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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Jan 23, 2025 • 14min
Imperfect but Improving: Is Commercial Real Estate Poised for a Comeback As Demand Trends Upward?
Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist at CBRE joins the show to discuss what's next for the commercial real estate market in 2025 as demand trends upward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2025 • 8min
How Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit? Wharton Finance Professor Says It Will Impact All Borrowing Aspects
Sasha Indarte, Assistant Wharton Professor of Finance, joins the show to discuss why medical debt impacts your borrowing capabilities and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's push to remove it from credit reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2025 • 13min
The Next Generation of Startup Unicorns Will Come From Corporations In Lieu of the Traditional Startup Path
Praveen Arivazhagan, chief venture builder and EY-Parthenon Americas venture building leader, joins the show to discuss research about businesses taking a non-traditional approach to growing their companies through internal venture building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2025 • 17min
The Workplace Has Seen Drastic Changes in the Past Five Years, What's In Store for 2025?
Wharton Professor of Management, Peter Cappelli, joins the show to discuss workplace predictions for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2025 • 12min
Risk Remains Dynamic in 2025 But Are Companies Prepared For It?
President and CEO of AXIS, Vince Tizzio, joins the show to discuss predictions on the rapidly evolving risk landscape in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
