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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Jun 1, 2021 • 10min
Inflation: What Lies Ahead?
The latest rise in the inflation rate to 4.2% for April has fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates and tighten monetary policy – but that will depend on whether this is a temporary change says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2021 • 9min
From Facts to Fake News: How Information Gets Distorted
Information becomes biased and more negative as it’s retold from person to person according to new research from Wharton that sheds light on the dangers of distortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2021 • 21min
The Power of Nudges: Maya Shankar on Changing People’s Minds
Wharton’s Katy Milkman talks to behavioral scientist Maya Shankar about her career which has taken her from the White House to her current role as senior director of behavioral economics at Google and about what it takes to change people’s minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2021 • 26min
How Impact Investing Can Relieve the Rent Burden
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Bobby Turner founder and CEO of Turner Impact Capital about his investment model that’s creating more affordable rental housing across the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2021 • 10min
Will COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives Work?
From free food to million-dollar lotteries there’s no shortage of incentives to entice Americans to take the COVID-19 vaccine. But Wharton’s Iwan Barankay says these efforts won’t increase vaccine uptake when socioeconomic barriers remain in the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2021 • 9min
How Common Ownership of Startups Improves Innovation Efficiency
When venture capital firms own equity in competing startups they can improve innovation efficiency by withholding funding from those that are lagging a recent study co-authored by Wharton’s Luke Taylor shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2021 • 16min
Will Biden’s American Families Plan Pay Off?
The American Families Plan would cost significantly more than the Biden administration’s estimate of $1.8 trillion according to a new analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. But the plan’s proposals for free education would help to offset some of those costs in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2021 • 14min
What Stops Digital Businesses from Succeeding Globally?
In an interview about his new book ‘The Platform Paradox ’ Mauro Guillén explains why digital platforms can dominate some markets while floundering in others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2021 • 14min
Do You Prefer Cats or Dogs? Why Self-expression Increases Giving
People donate more to charity and tip more when they are given a chance to express themselves through choices according to a new study co-authored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2021 • 1h 3min
Creating Equity in COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Distribution
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and Aline Gatignon talk with Penn Medicine’s Dr. Florencia Greer Polite and David Casey of CVS Health about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and access in communities of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
