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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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Feb 4, 2020 • 18min
Can Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All Plan Work?
The plan would improve health and longevity in the U.S. but its impact on GDP would depend on how it’s financed according to a new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2020 • 20min
Al Shirawi Group’s Mohan Valrani: ‘In Gratitude You Will Find Peace’
Mohan Valrani cofounder of the Al Shirawi Group one of the largest private conglomerates in the UAE looks back on his career and shares the lessons he feels matter most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2020 • 19min
‘Best Countries’ 2020: Which Nations Ranked Highest -- and Why?
The annual ranking of the world’s best countries offers keen insight into global branding. Wharton’s David Reibstein discusses which nations came out on top – and which are the ones to watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2020 • 18min
How to Recession-proof Your Retirement
Pay down debt defer big expenses invest prudently and consider cutting the cable cord Wharton experts advise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2020 • 8min
How the Fortunes of a Small Number of Firms Can Drive Recessions
The fortunes of a small set of firms hold powerful pointers to the health of the industries they represent and also the broader economy according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2020 • 31min
Why Social Enterprises Must Use Data to Drive Outcomes
Funders of educational and social initiatives want to see measurable results says Cicero Group’s Trent Kaufman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2020 • 12min
Can Universal Basic Income Work?
Are guaranteed payments to every citizen a solution to the widening wealth gap or a detriment to the long-term health of the economy? A pilot program in Stockton California is aiming to find some answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2020 • 11min
What’s Ahead for the U.S. Housing Market in 2020?
Low interest rates and rising demand from millennials should bolster the market in the year ahead even while housing supply continues to run short say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2020 • 18min
How Superstition Triggers Stock Price Volatility
Superstition-driven investment behavior is often responsible for the high volatility in stock prices according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2020 • 21min
The Downside of QE: What Central Banks Should Do Differently
The Fed and other central bankers need to revisit quantitative easing strategies to achieve a broad-based impact and incentivize business investments according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
