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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Feb 28, 2019 • 25min
Beyond Tariffs: What’s Preventing a U.S.-China Trade Agreement?
If China flagrantly violates IP rights the U.S. is guilty of bypassing WTO channels. The two must agree on a framework and enforce laws say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2019 • 26min
Farewell to the A380: Why It Became a Drag for Airbus
Wrong calls on market size and shifts in demand patterns along with an inflexible design limited the runway for the world’s largest passenger airliner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2019 • 24min
The Good the Bad and the Ugly: How to Plan for a Driverless Future
Just like 120 years ago when the first cars transformed the U.S. driverless cars will force radical change too. The results could be positive – or positively terrible -- depending on choices made today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2019 • 22min
Less Fluff More Stuff: The Science of Productive Meetings
Office meetings have a checkered reputation in terms of productivity. But the author of a new book argues that management science can make meetings a valuable asset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2019 • 25min
Can Venezuela Recover from Its Crisis?
There are viable nonviolent ways of resolving Venezuela’s grave economic and political issues experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2019 • 23min
Mortgage Rates Are Down – but Is the Housing Market Looking Up?
Mortgage rates recently fell for the third consecutive week but the housing market is awash in uncertainty as unconventional mortgages rise and Washington debates the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2019 • 24min
How Activist Investor-led Divesting Pushes Up Valuations
New research from Wharton’s Emilie Feldman shows that when it comes to divestitures activists push for changes that most often create shareholder value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2019 • 25min
Could Universal Health Care Work in the U.S.?
Bernie Sanders’ announcement that he is running for president in 2020 has turned the spotlight on his “Medicare for All” proposal. It could work in theory experts say -- but the devil is in the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2019 • 24min
Oscars Economics: Does Winning Mean a Windfall?
Winning an Oscar is a great honor for a film actor or director. But can the financial benefits be measured? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2019 • 24min
Changing the Game: How Data Analytics Is Upending Baseball
Deal sizes and tenures in baseball signings are at the receiving end of a stronger focus on how the stats add up say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
