
Wharton Business Daily
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 7, 2025 • 15min
The Real Estate Market Survived Until 2025, What's Next For the Year Ahead?
Susan Wachter, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, joins the show to look back on the real estate market in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 2025 • 16min
What's Ahead for the Economy in 2025
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel joins the show to talk about the 2025 outlook for the stock market and interest rates. Note: This interview was recorded in December and originally aired on December 26, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 2025 • 14min
How Did AI Grow in 2024 and What's in Store for 2025?
Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, Lynn Wu, joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence has evolved in 2024 and what we can expect from it in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2024 • 9min
Overwhelmed By Too Many Choices When Shopping? Wharton Retail Expert Says There's A Right Amount of Choices But Do They Meet Your Preferences?
Barbara Kahn, Wharton Professor of Marketing and Retail Expert, joins the show to discuss why shoppers may feel overwhelmed when faced with many options and what strategies retailers use to make shopping decisions easier for customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2024 • 18min
Anchor Institutions Are Vital to Local Economies; Can the Communities Recover When They Close or Merge?
Pat Harker, Philadelphia Fed President, and Deborah Diamond, Director of Anchor Economy Initiative, join the show to discuss the Anchor Economy Initiative, which examines how hospitals and higher education institutions sustain jobs, drive economic growth, and support equitable regional development in 524 regions across the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2024 • 12min
Your Pride Could Affect Your Workplace Reputation. Wharton Research Examines Why Your Pride Level Does Not Always Show Your Competence
Rebecca Schaumberg, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, joins the show to discuss her research on how expressing pride does not always make a person seem more competent and its implications for the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2024 • 20min
The New Sports Economy: Where Fans and Business Converge
President of Media and New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Zach Leonsis, joins the show to discuss the evolution of sports enterprises, how the fan experience influences the enterprise strategy and accessibility of sports programming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2024 • 9min
The Tariff Toolkit: Wharton Professor Shares Essential Strategies for Business Leaders
Morris Cohen, Wharton Professor of Manufacturing and Logistics in the Operations, Information and Decisions Department, joins the show to discuss strategies and counsel for how companies should react to potential future tariffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2024 • 12min
How Culture Fuels Entrepreneurship Around the World
Associate professor of management Valentina Assenova discusses new research on how the buildout of entrepreneurism varies in various countries and cultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2024 • 14min
Beyond the 9-to-5: Are Office Friendships Worth the Risk?
KPMG Vice Chair of Talent and Culture, Sandy Torchia, joins the show to discuss KPMG's Friends at Work Survey, exploring the dynamics of workplace friendships, the impact of remote work, and the differences in relationship-building experienced by BIPOC and women colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.