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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Apr 12, 2021 • 12min
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan: Who Are the Winners and Losers?
Spending on stronger infrastructure and higher taxes will crowd out private investment ultimately reducing GDP according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2021 • 15min
Who Is Shaping the Future of Autos – Tech Firms or Automakers?
Technology firms are the drivers of disruption across industries but things will play out differently for automobiles according to Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2021 • 15min
Zoom Meetings Are Here to Stay: Can We Beat the Fatigue?
The struggle with Zoom fatigue is real. Wharton’s Iwan Barankay explains some of the unintended consequences of videoconferencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2021 • 23min
Less Is More: Redefining the Luxury Goods Market
Conspicuous consumption is giving way to a new ethos called ”minimalist luxury.” Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim and Z. John Zhang explain how the makers of high-end goods can respond to this market trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2021 • 28min
A ‘Small but Mighty’ VC Firm Invests in Equity
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with Stefanie Thomas from Impact America Fund which has raised $55 million to invest in companies that benefit underserved communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2021 • 16min
What Are the Long-term Costs of Virtual Schooling?
Black and low-income students face the highest reduction in lifetime earnings from school closures according to a report from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2021 • 13min
Are You Ready for the Hybrid Workplace?
The post-pandemic hybrid workplace will create a power differential that needs to be managed carefully. Wharton’s Martine Haas explains how to minimize the risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2021 • 23min
Why Teams Are the Key to Beating Burnout
Author Paula Davis talks about her new book from Wharton School Press ‘Beating Burnout at Work ’ and how teams and their leaders can create cultures that prevent burnout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 2min
How Can the Luxury Industry Become More Inclusive?
During a recent Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with two DEI experts from luxury firms about how the industry can truly commit to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2021 • 12min
Fintech Charters: What Does the Future Hold?
Allowing Big Tech and other large corporations to set up banks would fundamentally alter the banking landscape in the U.S. says Wharton’s David Zaring in an interview with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
