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 9, 2019 • 44min
How Inclusive Capitalism Can Empower the Underprivileged
Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine discusses how his company is developing business solutions to address the needs of low-income consumers in emerging markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2019 • 25min
China’s Electric Vehicle Market: A Storm of Competition Is Coming
China is the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles -- and conditions are ripe for a shakeout experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2019 • 21min
White Hot: How Silver Forged the World’s Economy
New York University professor William Silber’s new book focuses on the leading role that silver has played in economics history and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2019 • 14min
User-generated Content: The Medium Impacts the Message
When we write reviews send tweets or create other online content the type of device we use matters according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2019 • 15min
How Modern Monarchies Are Evolving
With the arrival of a new royal baby in the U.K. it’s a good time to look at the changing state of the modern monarchy says Wharton’s Mauro Guillen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2019 • 20min
Escaping the Rat Race: Why We Are Always Running Out of Time
Trying to balance the competing demands of work family finances technology and self-care has left Americans perpetually pressed for time -- is there any way to get off the treadmill? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2019 • 22min
Gig Economy Protections: Did the EU Get It Right?
Protections for non-permanent workers laid out by the European Parliament are a move in the right direction -- but countries outside the EU will observe carefully before adopting them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2019 • 15min
What Slows Urban Mobility in India -- and How to Fix It
Like many countries India’s largest cities are congested. But congestion pricing won’t work because mobility is affected by other factors besides vehicle traffic according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2019 • 23min
Can Annuities Help Grow Your Retirement Nest Egg?
New research from Wharton professor Olivia Mitchell looks at how annuities can help secure enough retirement income when the products are included in pension plan menus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2019 • 23min
Becoming the Best: Excellent Customer Service Always Wins
If you build a customer-centric business the money will come. That’s the message in a new book by Horst Schulze co-founder of luxury hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
