

Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton
Wharton faculty and industry leaders discuss their latest research, books, and relevant business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 13min
All the Feels: How Companies Can Benefit from Employees’ Emotions
Letting employees express their full range of emotions at work can result in better team-building and problem-solving according to new research from Wharton’s Michael Parke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 12min
Why Banks Need to Ramp Up Stress Tests
Inflation-driven higher interest rates will have varying effects on banks’ resilience says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 11min
What ’Jeopardy!’ Revealed About Hidden Hiring Bias
America’s beloved game show made the same mistake as many companies when it failed to widen the search for a new host says Wharton’s Corinne Low. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 10min
Should U.S. Companies Stop Relying on China?
Wharton’s Gad Allon explains why companies should consider nearshoring to blunt the effects of supply chain issues in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 10min
Would COVID-19 Vaccine Nudges Work?
Patients are more likely to get vaccinated when they receive text reminders that a shot is ready and waiting for them according to the results of a large field experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2021 • 34min
Belonging Influence and Prosperity: Investing in Asian American Communities
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Sonal Shah founder of The Asian American Foundation a new advocacy group that wants to increase visibility support and understanding for the third-largest demographic in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 56min
Protecting Your Mental Health at Work
As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts about workplace well-being especially for employees of color facing the “double whammy” of the pandemic and heightened tensions around racial and social justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 10min
What Will Give Electric Cars a Boost in the U.S.?
Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie says building consumer confidence in electric vehicles will help the Biden administration succeed in its plan to cut gas-powered cars and emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2021 • 12min
How the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Would Impact the Economy
Higher government debt will crowd out private capital and erode productivity leaving GDP unchanged a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2021 • 15min
Should the Federal Government ‘Green’ Its Pension Plan?
Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell explains the reasons behind the federal government’s call to re-examine its pension investments in light of climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.