This Week in Business

Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer of Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores how ongoing tariff fluctuations and economic unpredictability are prompting private equity firms to slow deal activity, reassess portfolio risks, and reconfigure supply chains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore how audit rates affect the IRS's revenue generation, especially focusing on high-income taxpayers. Discover the influence of recent policy changes and the Inflation Reduction Act on audit effectiveness. The conversation highlights the significant disparity in unpaid taxes between wealth brackets and proposes strategic spending for maximum impact. Tune in for insights on reshaping tax policy to promote compliance and increase efficiency!

Gideon Nave, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, explores the complex intersection of personal autonomy, informed consent, and societal benefit as 23andMe's bankruptcy raises urgent questions about the fate and control of sensitive genetic information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Bidwell, Wharton Professor of Management, discusses the current challenges facing college graduates entering the workforce, highlighting hiring slowdowns, economic uncertainty, and how young professionals can position themselves for long-term success despite a difficult start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, examines the long-term neglect in U.S. aviation infrastructure—from outdated technology to severe air traffic controller shortages—and calls for a strategic overhaul to ensure safety and reliability in air travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Bradlow, Wharton Marketing Professor and Chair of the department, explores the financial future of women’s professional sports, emphasizing how WNBA players can enhance their total earning potential through personal branding, media exposure, and marketing opportunities beyond traditional league salaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Finance and Economics, discusses how the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and debates over Federal Reserve independence have introduced uncertainty into financial markets, driving volatility and investor anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joao Gomes, Professor of Finance and Senior Vice Dean of Research at the Wharton School, offers an in-depth analysis of the Trump administration’s tariff approach, its theoretical justifications, and the real-world consequences for trade, business strategy, and global economic stability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefano Puntoni, Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research, shares insights from his research on how consumers respond to collective layoffs—revealing that offshoring, more than automation, triggers stronger negative reactions due to perceived breaches in the social contract between firms and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Shell, Wharton Professor of Business Ethics, Legal Studies, and Management, explores the negotiation tactics behind recent tariff implementations, drawing parallels between President Trump’s methods in business and his approach to global trade negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.