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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 20, 2019 • 23min
How to Get the Best Results from Big Data Analysis
A good model can yield good analysis from big data. But the best analysis takes multiple models says author Scott E. Page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2019 • 24min
Finding Fulfillment in a Success-Driven World
A new book explains why personal fulfillment rather than the relentless pursuit of success leads to happiness in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2019 • 26min
Why Amazon’s New York HQ2 Deal Failed to Deliver
Amazon’s decision on Valentine’s Day to break up with New York -- chosen as one of two sites for its second headquarters -- is a story of missteps on both sides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2019 • 25min
The Green New Deal: What It Can Do and What It Can’t
The Green New Deal includes the right steps to combat climate change experts say but implementing it will require several tough tradeoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2019 • 24min
Is a Subprime Auto Loan Crisis Brewing?
A record seven million Americans are at least 90 days late on their auto loan payments. What does that mean for the broader economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2019 • 24min
Gucci’s Misstep: Why a More Diverse Fashion Industry Is the Answer
Gucci’s release of a sweater resembling blackface is the latest controversy renewing calls for greater diversity in the fashion industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2019 • 25min
How Climate Change Is Killing Coffee
Experts explain how worldwide coffee production is threatened by climate change and what the industry is doing about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2019 • 22min
The Power of Thought: How Critical Thinking Can Help Your Business
A new book explains how conscious and unconscious dynamics drive most of our thinking -- and how to gain better control of those processes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2019 • 25min
Retail’s Big Mistake: Slashing Payroll Cuts into Profits
New Wharton research shows why it pays for retailers to staff stores with the right number of well-trained employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2019 • 24min
How Silicon Valley Made Work More Stressful
Journalist and author Dan Lyons explains how Silicon Valley’s work culture has seeped into other industries making employees more stressed than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
