Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton
The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 11, 2022 • 11min
What’s Ahead for the U.S. Economy in 2022
Stock prices will keep climbing this year but slow their pace and interest rate increases are overdue says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2022 • 12min
How Science Can Help You Keep Your Fitness Goal
Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares insights from a new megastudy on exercise that reveals the best ways to change behavior at scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2022 • 14min
Falling Flat: Why Startups Need Hierarchical Structure
A new study from Wharton’s Saerom (Ronnie) Lee pushes back against the popular view that startups work best without a hierarchical management structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2021 • 8min
How Interest Rates Will Temper Stock Values in 2022
Investors in 2022 will have a wider range of options beyond the stock market says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2021 • 29min
How to Accelerate the Pace of Social Change
Wharton’s Katherine Klein interviews Cheryl Dorsey president of social impact talent spotter and global nonprofit Echoing Green about the power and potential of social innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2021 • 11min
For the Win: How Immigrant Employees Boost Performance
New research from Wharton’s Britta Glennon and Exequiel “Zeke” Hernandez shows how employing skilled immigrants can give organizations a competitive edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2021 • 12min
How Consumers and Retailers Can Reduce Returns
Returns are costly for retailers and even more expensive for the planet when unwanted products end up in landfills. Wharton’s Gad Allon explains how innovating the reverse supply chain coupled with changing consumer attitudes can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2021 • 9min
Will Lush’s Decision to Deactivate Social Media Pay Off?
Wharton marketing lecturer Annie Wilson looks at the pros and cons of the cosmetics firm’s bold move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2021 • 22min
Should Employers Rethink What They’re Offering Workers?
Wharton’s Peter Cappelli explains what we’re getting wrong about the Great Resignation how the pandemic has rewired worker preferences and why it’s time for employers to reconsider how they do things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2021 • 31min
Doing Capitalism Differently -- One Backpack at a Time
Wharton’s Katherine Klein speaks with Davis Smith founder of sustainable outdoor gear brand Cotopaxi about his firm’s mission and how the business world can think differently about capitalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
