

This Week in Business
This Week in Business
Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 21, 2022 • 8min
Diversity & Inclusion: How Are We Holding Companies Accountable?
Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Stephanie Creary talks to Dan Loney about her research into how decisions around diversity and inclusion impacts companies and corporate boards, and if we're truly making an impact. This interview originally aired in February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2022 • 12min
Does Daily Pay Help People Manage their Finances Better? New Study Says No
Wendy De La Rosa, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, talks about her new research that shows workers who are paid daily and access their wages on demand often develop a false sense of wealth and spend more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2022 • 11min
Should Cryptocurrency Be Regulated as a Commodity?
Chris Hayes, Head of Government Relations with the Celo Foundation, talks to Dan Loney about the incoming crypto legislation, why it's beneficial, and what it will address. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2022 • 10min
Why Responsibility in Business is a Hot Topic Right Now
Serguei Netessine, Senior Vice Dean for Innovation & Global Initiatives, Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions at the Wharton School, speaks to Wharton Business Daily's Dan Loney about responsibility in business, in business schools, and ESG (environmental, social, governance) issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2022 • 11min
GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis on Why Companies Need a Year-Round Plan for LGBTQ+ Inclusion
GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis talks about the state of opportunities in the corporate world for those in the LGBTQ+ community and why it's important to have a year-round plan for inclusion. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Pride special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2022 • 13min
Understanding the Baby Formula Shortage and What's Being Done to Fix It
Wharton Professor of Management and Logistics Senthil Veeraraghavan talks to Dan Loney about the baby formula shortage and related supply chain issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2022 • 10min
Is the U.S. Headed for a Recession? Wharton Finance Professor Weighs In
Wharton Finance Professor Itay Goldstein talks about the state of the economy and whether the U.S. economy is headed for a recession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2022 • 14min
Insider Trading: New Bill Would Deter Foreign Executives, Encourage Compliance
Dan Taylor, Associate Professor of Accounting at Wharton and Director of the Wharton Forensics Lab, talks to Dan Loney about the new bill to deter executives of foreign companies from insider trading and his new research on holding foreign insiders accountable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2022 • 9min
Kathryn Minshew: Today's Workers Expect Work to Work for Them
Kathryn Minshew, Founder & CEO of The Muse, talks to Dan Loney about 'shift shock,' the current state of the market and tips for college grads entering the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2022 • 12min
Can Netflix Bounce Back With Ad-Supported Tiers? Wharton Professor Weighs In
Wharton Professor of Marketing Americus Reed talks about the state of Netflix and if it can bounce back with ad-supported tiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.