This Week in Business

Gideon Nave, a Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, dives into the intricacies of AI tools like ChatGPT and their impact on creative problem-solving. He discusses how these technologies can boost individual innovation while raising important concerns about idea homogenization in society. The conversation highlights both the enormous potential for enhanced creativity and the necessity for caution, emphasizing a balanced approach to engaging with AI in order to safeguard diverse ideas and unique perspectives.

Lori Rosenkopf, Management Professor and Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School, discusses the value of introducing entrepreneurship in high school curricula, highlighting how it builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills that prepare students for future challenges in business and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsey Cameron, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, examines Uber’s pilot program allowing women drivers and passengers to avoid pairing with men, exploring its implications for safety, driver availability, consumer trust, and the future of ride-hailing services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamsa Bastani, Associate Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions at the Wharton School, examines the opportunities and risks of integrating AI into K–12 education, emphasizing the need for foundational skills, guardrails, and human connection to ensure technology enhances—rather than undermines—student learning and motivation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses recent research revealing how deportation—especially over long periods—can lower GDP and reduce wages for high-skilled workers, challenging assumptions about who truly benefits or suffers from such policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maurice Schweitzer, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, joins the show to explore the challenges organizations face when high-performing employees clash with leadership, drawing on real-world examples from sports and business including Steve Jobs, Jamie Dimon, and Sheryl Sandberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emilie Feldman, Wharton Professor of Management, explores how recent M&A activity—such as Ferrero’s acquisition of WK Kellogg—reflects a recurring trend where companies separate high-and low-growth assets only to later reintegrate them, drawing parallels to past moves by Kraft, Heinz, and other consumer goods giants.Ask ChatGPT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manav Raj uncovers how AI is reshaping job roles and challenging traditional degree models. The discussion highlights the new skills needed in an evolving labor market and urges students and educators to rethink their approaches. AI's uneven impact across industries reveals disparities in how sectors adapt. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creativity and communication skills as automation rises, making it crucial for both students and professionals to engage with AI tools to enhance their skill sets.

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and WisdomTree Chief Economist, shares his outlook on economic growth, inflation, interest rates, and market resilience, addressing the impact of tariffs, the rise of AI, and the uncertain future of Federal Reserve leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Zhang, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses how firms use tariff-induced economic conditions to raise prices and explore dynamic pricing strategies, balancing profit motives with consumer perceptions and competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.