This Week in Business

This Week in Business
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Jun 13, 2023 • 11min

Pride Month 2023: Inclusion is Good for Business

Justin Nelson, Co-founder and President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, discusses why inclusion is good for business.This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Pride Month special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 12, 2023 • 11min

New Visibility into CEO Compensation and Incentives

Wharton professor Wayne Guay talks about a new disclosure requirement will help increase salience of the performance incentives and compensation realized by stock and option awards granted to top executives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 11min

Penn Wharton Budget Model: The Fed Will Welcome Fiscal Restraint Right Now

John Ricco, Director of Tax & Budget Analysis at the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Budget Model's recent assessment of the bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 16min

Glenn Stearns: How to Take Life Lessons and Become the Victor, Not the Victim

Glenn Stearns, Entrepreneur and Author of InteGRITy, joins the show to discuss his new book and path to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 11min

Why Climate Change Is Making Homeowner’s Insurance More Expensive

Climate change is increasing the cost of homeowner's insurance. Insurers are adjusting premiums, coverage, and exiting markets due to more frequent storms. The government's role in regulating insurance markets and the need for a national entity are discussed. The challenges of making long-term insurance decisions based on future climate change risks and the need for government intervention are explored.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 13min

The Impact of Loneliness on Your Brain and Why Connection Is Key

Michael Platt, the James S. Riede University Professor at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss loneliness, it's impact on the brain, and how remote workplaces do little to foster an engaged and social culture among younger workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 30, 2023 • 11min

Life After College: The State of the Labor Force for New Graduates

Barbara Hewitt, Executive Director of Career Services at Penn, joins the show to discuss how colleges help prepare students for the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 29, 2023 • 9min

How Banks Could Protect Themselves from Runs

The 2023 banking crisis brought into sharp focus the downsides of rising interest rates and uninsured deposits. Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler talks about his new research that offers banks a way to manage those risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 25, 2023 • 11min

What's It Like to Be a Small Business Owner Right Now?

Cait Lamberton, Wharton Professor of Marketing, and Andrea Kyan, founder of P.S. & Co, join the show in honor of Small Business Month to discuss the small business landscape and how small businesses are responding to today's unique challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 23, 2023 • 8min

Bombas Co-founder on Company's 10 Year Anniversary: We Have Donated 100 Million Items

Randy Goldberg, Co-founder of Bombas, joins the show to discuss the 10-year anniversary of the company, and how their mission plays an integral role in customer retention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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