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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Mar 12, 2019 • 24min
Why Congress Might Relax Physician Anti-kickback Rules
Wharton’s Mark Pauly and Genevieve Kanter a professor at Penn’s medical school discuss potential changes to the rules on preventing physician kick-backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2019 • 26min
Can Kraft Heinz Catch Up with Its Changing Market?
Following a $12.6 billion loss for 2018 Kraft Heinz needs to recast its product portfolio in ways that reflect the general shift towards healthier foods experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2019 • 24min
Show Me the Money: Does Going Cashless Hurt Financial Inclusion?
The challenges of going cashless in the U.S. -- as evidenced by Philadelphia’s recent ban on such establishments -- expose a need to create more and better entry points to the digital economy for underserved populations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 24min
Can Humans Reconnect in an Age of Isolation?
In his book digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff explains how people can use technology to reconnect with each other rather than allowing it to isolate them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 18min
Why Venture Capital Likes Modular Farming
Modular farming which often involves growing crops indoors is becoming more than just a goal for social impact organizations interested in sustainability. It’s becoming a big business increasingly backed by venture capitalists and private equity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 22min
How Business Leaders Can Navigate the Unknown -- and Thrive
In her new book former Amazon executive Julie Benezet offers four key principles to help business leaders navigate uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 25min
Goodbye Greeters: Can Walmart Calm Its Latest Controversy?
Walmart’s recent rethinking of its “people greeter” position had the effect of excluding elderly workers and those with disabilities. Now the company is scrambling to do damage control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2019 • 25min
The Brexit Endgame: Will the U.K. Avoid Chaos?
Experts discuss whether last-minute negotiations can help the U.K. avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2019 • 26min
When Tax Strategies Are Problematic for Firms – and Investors
New Wharton research finds that aggressive tax planning by accounting agencies can lead to a lack of transparency in firms’ financial reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2019 • 23min
Drug Price Déjà Vu: Will the Latest Effort to Lower Costs Succeed?
Government intervention could work where market mechanisms have failed to keep prescription drug prices affordable – but policymakers will have a tough time cutting through the finger-pointing from all sides experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
