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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 2, 2020 • 20min
How Gender Lens Investing Is Gaining Ground
A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years a strong indication that the financial sector is working to balance a legacy of lopsided investments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2020 • 10min
How the Pandemic Is Affecting Working Mothers
A high number of working mothers are leaving their jobs during the pandemic which is exacerbating gender inequality. Solving the problem starts with better policies to support them Wharton’s Janice Bellace says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2020 • 18min
How Retailers Can Salvage Customer Loyalty
Shoppers are losing patience with retailers during the pandemic according to a new study that finds significant dissatisfaction with both in-store and online purchases. Wharton’s Tom Robertson explains how retailers can win them back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2020 • 38min
Three Steps for Creating a More Equitable Workplace
As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with Kwasi Mitchell of Deloitte Consulting about how executives middle managers and employees can contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2020 • 11min
COVID Crisis: Balancing Health Care and Economic Policy
The pandemic has disproportionately hurt weaker segments of society. Wharton’s Guy David discusses why that needs to be addressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2020 • 11min
Can Election Polls Be Trusted?
Predictive analytics are invaluable in business but they have proven faulty in politics. Wharton’s Abraham (Adi) Wyner shares three reasons why election poll results don’t always match the outcome especially in presidential races. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2020 • 12min
A Breakdown of the Biden Policy Platform: Five Key Takeaways
A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policy platform finds that his proposals would increase spending over the next decade by $5.37 trillion but in the long run would reduce the federal debt and boost GDP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2020 • 8min
Rebranding the NFL: How the League Shifted Its Message on Racial Justice
In a stark turnabout the NFL is now embracing the same goals of social justice and racial equality that cost quarterback Colin Kaepernick his football career. Experts explain the change and why other brands should follow suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2020 • 12min
What Will the World Look Like in 2030?
Big economic technological and demographic changes are coming and the pandemic is accelerating many of them Wharton’s Mauro Guillen says in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2020 • 11min
Getting the Job Done: How Immigrants Expand the U.S. Economy
Immigrant workers put pressure on the U.S. labor supply but foreign-born entrepreneurs also create jobs that increase labor demand according to new research co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Kim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
