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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 7, 2020 • 17min
What the COVID-19 Curve Can Teach Us about Climate Change
Much like flattening the curve on COVID-19 the world must act now to lessen the cumulative effects of climate change says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2020 • 11min
Are U.S. Banks Strong Enough to Weather the Downturn?
As banks process relief loans regulatory latitude and bad debts could prove to be their undoing warns Wharton’s David Zaring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2020 • 20min
How the Pandemic Could Affect Income Inequality
Wharton’s Benjamin Lockwood offers insight about how the $2.2 trillion federal stimulus package could change the economy when the United States emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2020 • 11min
Will the $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package Be Enough?
Economic recovery in the U.S. will be slow and require continued relief beyond the current measures according to experts at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2020 • 9min
Triage in a Pandemic: Can AI Help Ration Access to Care?
As demand soars during the COVID-19 pandemic shortages of ventilators and ICU beds are forcing doctors to make tough choices about who should get priority in access to care. Can artificial intelligence help guide the process? Gregory P. Shea Krzysztof “Kris” Laudanski and Cassie A. Solomon discuss this complex question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2020 • 14min
How Far Could the Fed Go in Responding to COVID-19?
The Federal Reserve has shown agility and speed in its attempts to protect the U.S. economy in the wake of the pandemic but it would do well to steer clear of a policy-making role say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2020 • 11min
Coronavirus and Supply Chain Disruption: What Firms Can Learn
From diversified sourcing to inventory buffers Wharton experts weigh various risk-mitigation strategies businesses could employ to prevent disruptions like those we have seen during the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2020 • 16min
Why the ‘Rothification’ of 401(k)s Would Hurt Retirees
New research co-authored by Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell shows that taxing 401(k) contributions instead of taxing payouts -- similar to the way Roth IRAs work -- could backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2020 • 17min
Stock Shock: What Lies Ahead for Global Markets?
As the double whammy of the coronavirus crisis and an oil price war roils global markets what should investors do? Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and Moody’s Mark Zandi offer their insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2020 • 13min
Coronavirus: How Emotional Contagion Exacts a Toll
Wharton’s Sigal Barsade explains how to stop emotional contagion which often spreads during major events such as the coronavirus outbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
