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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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Oct 26, 2020 • 15min
How Incubators Help Entrepreneurs Succeed
Research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova shows that disadvantaged entrepreneurs can grow their companies significantly in terms of revenue and employment by working with incubators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2020 • 24min
Bridging Social Justice and the Financial Markets
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Adasina founder and CEO Rachel Robasciotti about her firm’s mission to change the planet through more ethical investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2020 • 9min
Will Consumers Spend or Save This Holiday Season?
Retail sales will see modest growth over a holiday season marked by the uneven spending habits of consumers affected by the pandemic according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2020 • 24min
How Data Science Can Win the Debate on Police Reform
Rooting out racial bias in law enforcement starts with better data according to Wharton’s Dean Knox and Princeton’s Jonathan Mummolo. Their research is bringing hard science to the emotional debate on police reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2020 • 15min
When Should Schools Reopen?
A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis provides policymakers with a framework to weigh the cost of COVID-19 infections in a community against students’ loss of future income due to lower quality education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2020 • 22min
Making Good Decisions: A Toolkit
Wharton’s Katy Milkman talks with author Annie Duke about her new book that provides tools for readers who want to make smart decisions in any situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2020 • 12min
How to Get Voters Off the Fence? With a Soft Touch
Whether it’s marketing a product or winning an election change agents never succeed by forcing their beliefs on others says Wharton’s Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2020 • 8min
What Drives Household Bankruptcy?
New research by Wharton’s Sasha Indarte suggests that people file for bankruptcy not because of what they gain in debt relief but because they lack cash on hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2020 • 13min
Why Low Interest Rates Hurt Retirees
Lower returns on investments could mean that retirees save less dip into retirement funds or collect Social Security benefits earlier than planned says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2020 • 9min
Disaster Relief: Why the Poor Need Higher Priority
Current federal policies are inadequate for the most vulnerable communities when disasters strike. Wharton’s Carolyn Kousky explains why prioritizing low-income families is key to disaster recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
