Knowledge at Wharton
The Wharton School
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 6, 2021 • 23min
Less Is More: Redefining the Luxury Goods Market
Conspicuous consumption is giving way to a new ethos called ”minimalist luxury.” Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim and Z. John Zhang explain how the makers of high-end goods can respond to this market trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2021 • 28min
A ‘Small but Mighty’ VC Firm Invests in Equity
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with Stefanie Thomas from Impact America Fund which has raised $55 million to invest in companies that benefit underserved communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2021 • 16min
What Are the Long-term Costs of Virtual Schooling?
Black and low-income students face the highest reduction in lifetime earnings from school closures according to a report from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2021 • 13min
Are You Ready for the Hybrid Workplace?
The post-pandemic hybrid workplace will create a power differential that needs to be managed carefully. Wharton’s Martine Haas explains how to minimize the risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2021 • 23min
Why Teams Are the Key to Beating Burnout
Author Paula Davis talks about her new book from Wharton School Press ‘Beating Burnout at Work ’ and how teams and their leaders can create cultures that prevent burnout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 2min
How Can the Luxury Industry Become More Inclusive?
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with two DEI experts from luxury firms about how the industry can truly commit to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2021 • 12min
Fintech Charters: What Does the Future Hold?
Allowing Big Tech and other large corporations to set up banks would fundamentally alter the banking landscape in the U.S. says Wharton’s David Zaring in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2021 • 11min
Moving the Middle: How to Get More People to Take Vaccines
A new study led by experts from Wharton and Penn offers practical suggestions to get those who are hesitant about vaccines off the fence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2021 • 12min
Think Twice Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
Wharton finance professor Michael R. Roberts explains why some homeowners should consider investing any extra money they have rather than using it to make additional mortgage payments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2021 • 11min
How Could the U.S. Vaccine Rollout Be Improved?
Centralization is key to streamlining the process and speeding up vaccination efforts says Wharton’s Gad Allon in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
