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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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Apr 27, 2021 • 12min
Why Regulation Won’t Harm Cryptocurrencies
Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow according to Wharton’s Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2021 • 28min
Pandemic Pivot: How Warby Parker Stayed Focused
Warby Parker co-founder David Gilboa talks to Wharton’s Katherine Klein about how the company stuck to its founding principles during the chaos created by the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2021 • 12min
How Insider Trading Hides Behind a Barely Noticed Rule
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor finds evidence of insider trading abuses by company executives and urges tighter rules for disclosures and longer cooling-off periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2021 • 17min
Why Canada Took the Top Spot on This Year’s ‘Best Countries’ List
Wharton’s David Reibstein explains why Canada the U.S. and South Korea pulled ahead while others fell behind in the 2021 Best Countries Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2021 • 22min
Why Some Retailers Succeed Despite Big Disruptions
In an updated and expanded edition of her book ‘The Shopping Revolution ’ Wharton’s Barbara Kahn examines the retailers that have been most successful during the pandemic and in the face of other enormous changes in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2021 • 24min
Want to Make Retail Customers Happy? Give Them a ‘Wow’ Experience
What defines a “wow” depends on the shopper and type of store but hassle-free customer support is at the top of the list according to a recent study from Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center and The Verde Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2021 • 15min
Why Older Americans Are Taking on More Debt
A new study that finds older Americans are struggling with debt underscores the importance of financial literacy says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2021 • 12min
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan: Who Are the Winners and Losers?
Spending on stronger infrastructure and higher taxes will crowd out private investment ultimately reducing GDP according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2021 • 15min
Who Is Shaping the Future of Autos – Tech Firms or Automakers?
Technology firms are the drivers of disruption across industries but things will play out differently for automobiles according to Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2021 • 15min
Zoom Meetings Are Here to Stay: Can We Beat the Fatigue?
The struggle with Zoom fatigue is real. Wharton’s Iwan Barankay explains some of the unintended consequences of videoconferencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
