Knowledge at Wharton

Knowledge at Wharton
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Dec 17, 2019 • 18min

When It Comes to Advice It’s Better to Give Than Receive

New research by Wharton’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative shows that while offering advice benefits the receiver it also boosts the giver’s self-confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 17, 2019 • 19min

What’s the Link Between Mortgage Refinancing and Recessions?

Looking back 30 years research co-authored by Wharton’s Nikolai Roussanov finds a cyclical pattern of refinancing prior to recessionary periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 13, 2019 • 36min

Sustaining Sustainability: How Small Actions Make a Big Difference

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability need to be strategic in order to benefit firms and society says C. B. Bhattacharya author of ’Small Actions Big Difference.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 10, 2019 • 30min

What Will You Need to Retire with Safety and Security?

Wade Pfau author of ’Safety-First Retirement Planning ’ suggests focusing on four Ls -- lifestyle longevity legacy and liquidity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 10, 2019 • 13min

Is Free Shipping Sustainable for Retailers?

Free shipping is great for shoppers but it’s becoming an increasingly significant cost for online sellers. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn and Ron Berman discuss the free-shipping conundrum faced by retailers large and small. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 4, 2019 • 19min

Equal Health Care for All: A Philosopher’s Answer to a Political Question

An ethically sound health care system requires limits on the private sector says Wharton’s Robert Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 3, 2019 • 24min

Can Uber Overcome Its Regulatory Obstacles?

Uber’s latest skirmish with London regulators which cost the company its license to operate in one of its most lucrative markets is the result of a flawed culture Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 2, 2019 • 6min

Mismatch: Why Workers Don’t Stay After an Acquisition

New research from Wharton’s Daniel Kim shows that employees of acquired companies are more likely to leave the merged firm than regular hires with similar resumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 2, 2019 • 1h 6min

Who Is Responsible for Biased and Intrusive Algorithms?

Machine learning algorithms don’t have a moral character. We need to know how to specify what we want say Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth co-authors of ’The Ethical Algorithm.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 26, 2019 • 20min

How We Can Put Civility Back into Civic Engagement

A new publication from Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy offers a framework for strengthening democracy in an effort to reverse some troubling trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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