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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Apr 5, 2019 • 22min
Why the U.K. Auto Industry Is Stalling Over Brexit Risks
A no-deal Brexit could force more layoffs plant closures and relocations among U.K. automakers say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2019 • 24min
Searching for the Soul of Russia Under Putin
A new book from Nina Khrushcheva (Nikita Krushev’s great granddaughter) and Jeffrey Tayler takes readers on an eye-opening tour of Russia under President Vladimir Putin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2019 • 26min
WOW Bows Out: Lessons from the Downfall of a Budget Airline
A faulty business model rising oil prices and competitive pressure all contributed to the demise of Iceland’s WOW Air according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2019 • 22min
Design for All: Why Inclusion Matters in Business
In her new book inclusive design expert Kat Holmes explains why the most effective business models and products are the ones that benefit the greatest variety of people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2019 • 26min
Lump-sum Pension Payments: Who Are the Winners and Losers?
Private corporations will cheer the U.S. Treasury department’s move on lump-sum pension payments but policy makers must weigh its impact on retirees and taxpayers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2019 • 25min
Can Shaq Save the Papa John’s Brand?
Experts think Papa John’s is playing to win by hiring NBA legend and entrepreneur Shaquille O’Neal as its first African-American board member and brand ambassador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2019 • 16min
It’s a Dangerous Job – but Does Someone Have to Do It?
Paying people more to do a physically dangerous job doesn’t absolve companies of the ethical question of whether it is permissible to expose employees to risk a new Wharton paper argues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2019 • 24min
Tackling California’s Affordable Housing Crisis
California’s lack of affordable housing has reached a breaking point in cities like San Francisco. Experts from Wharton and the University of San Francisco discuss why the problem extends beyond the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2019 • 22min
How Digital Technology Is Transforming Cost Management
Digital technologies do more than cut costs. They can also drive strategic growth says Wharton’s Christopher Ittner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2019 • 24min
Can India Solve Its Food Paradox?
With policies that encourage innovation India could avoid becoming a food importer again says economist Ashok Gulati. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
