Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton
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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Oct 4, 2019 • 23min
The Opioid Crisis: Policy Solutions That Could Make an Impact
Relaxing some laws changing the kinds of treatments for which payers reimburse and lifting the stigma around opioid addiction would go a long way in addressing the epidemic experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2019 • 22min
What the Spider-Man Deal Means for Sony and Disney
Spider-Man will be staying in the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- for now. What will the Sony-Disney deal mean for the two companies and Spider-Man fans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2019 • 30min
Will a New California Law Level the Playing Field for College Athletes?
A new California law that allows for monetary compensation for student-athletes could spur a wave of changes to the status quo though experts expect the NCAA to be slow to adapt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2019 • 26min
Pull up a Chair: How Ethan Allen’s CEO Helped Build a Furniture Empire
Farooq Kathwari shares his remarkable life’s journey which has taken him from the politically divided region of Kashmir to Wall Street to the C-suite at Ethan Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2019 • 24min
Rough Ride: Looking Inside the Tumultuous Rise of Uber
In a new book New York Times reporter Mike Isaac chronicles the meteoric rise of Uber and the ultimate downfall of its hard-charging founder Travis Kalanick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2019 • 29min
How Will Israel’s Election Results Affect Its Economy?
Zvi Eckstein dean of the Tiomkin School of Economics at IDC Herzliya and a visiting professor at Wharton shares his insights on what lies ahead for the Israeli economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2019 • 23min
How High Performers Can Boost Overall Team Productivity
New Wharton research finds that productivity increases when strong restaurant servers are paired with weaker ones with implications for how firms should approach teamwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2019 • 22min
What Smart Manufacturers Know About Bundling Products and Services
Jeff Kavanaugh head of the Infosys Knowledge Institute explains why manufacturers are moving toward a more service-style strategy to build a longer relationship with consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2019 • 9min
Mindfulness at Work: A Little Bit Goes a Long Way
Mindfulness practiced just a few minutes each day makes employees more helpful and productive according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2019 • 18min
Why a 1968 Paper Still Influences Modern Asset Management
A landmark 1968 paper discovered the relationship between earnings data and stock prices revolutionizing Wall Street forever. This year the paper’s authors received Wharton’s annual Jacobs Levy Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
