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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May 20, 2019 • 27min
Is Amazon Getting Too Big?
Amazon’s runaway growth has prompted questions about whether it has become a massive monopoly that is unfairly edging out smaller competitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2019 • 19min
Late Bloomers: Why Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Journalist and self-described late bloomer Rich Karlgaard rejects societal pressure to achieve success at an early age saying there’s plenty of scientific evidence that many people find their talents later in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2019 • 26min
Empowering the Developing World One Bicycle at a Time
World Bicycle Relief a nonprofit organization that builds and distributes bicycles in rural areas of the developing world is the 2019 winner of the Lipman Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2019 • 26min
Does Diversity Training Really Work?
New research from Wharton examines whether online diversity training really changes the behaviors and attitudes of employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2019 • 24min
The 2019 Wharton Startup Challenge: Finding a Way to Cool India More Efficiently
The winner of the 2019 Wharton Startup Challenge is Aerate a venture that wants to reduce the devastating effects of climate change by building a more energy efficient air conditioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2019 • 23min
With Losses Galore Is Uber a Good Stock Investment?
Uber’s debut as a public company has been awkward at best but the bigger question is how well it will fare in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2019 • 27min
Have Stock Buybacks Gone Too Far?
Fueled by the lower corporate tax rate share buybacks among S&P 500 companies shot to a fourth consecutive record in the last quarter of 2018. Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and William Lazonick of the University of Massachusetts look at the impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2019 • 24min
U.S.-China Tariffs: Is There an End in Sight?
The sudden escalation of the trade conflict between the U.S. and China could lead to disruptive permanent shifts in trade and global supply chains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2019 • 24min
Why Central Banks Are Taking on Climate Change
Thirty-four central banks signed on to a statement warning that climate change is a significant financial risk to the global economy. Experts explain why they are taking a stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2019 • 29min
Trademarking Offensive Terms: Can Social Good Come from Bad Words?
The issue of trademarking offensive terms is being visited for the second time in two years by the U.S. Supreme Court. Is it possible for slurs to be reclaimed as a point of pride and inclusion? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
