

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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May 4, 2021 • 1h 3min
Creating Equity in COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Distribution
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and Aline Gatignon talk with Penn Medicine’s Dr. Florencia Greer Polite and David Casey of CVS Health about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and access in communities of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2021 • 15min
How Foreign Work Visas Benefit the U.S. Economy
Foreign workers help boost the American economy by balancing labor supply and demand says Wharton management professor Britta Glennon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2021 • 29min
Want to Get Unstuck? How Science Can Help
Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares insights from her new book ’How to Change ’ which offers science-based strategies for creating lasting effective change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2021 • 12min
Why Regulation Won’t Harm Cryptocurrencies
Measures that protect investors and weed out bad actors will boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help the industry to grow according to Wharton’s Brian Feinstein and Kevin Werbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2021 • 28min
Pandemic Pivot: How Warby Parker Stayed Focused
Warby Parker co-founder David Gilboa talks to Wharton’s Katherine Klein about how the company stuck to its founding principles during the chaos created by the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2021 • 12min
How Insider Trading Hides Behind a Barely Noticed Rule
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor finds evidence of insider trading abuses by company executives and urges tighter rules for disclosures and longer cooling-off periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2021 • 17min
Why Canada Took the Top Spot on This Year’s ‘Best Countries’ List
Wharton’s David Reibstein explains why Canada the U.S. and South Korea pulled ahead while others fell behind in the 2021 Best Countries Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2021 • 22min
Why Some Retailers Succeed Despite Big Disruptions
In an updated and expanded edition of her book ‘The Shopping Revolution ’ Wharton’s Barbara Kahn examines the retailers that have been most successful during the pandemic and in the face of other enormous changes in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2021 • 24min
Want to Make Retail Customers Happy? Give Them a ‘Wow’ Experience
What defines a “wow” depends on the shopper and type of store but hassle-free customer support is at the top of the list according to a recent study from Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center and The Verde Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2021 • 15min
Why Older Americans Are Taking on More Debt
A new study that finds older Americans are struggling with debt underscores the importance of financial literacy says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.