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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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Dec 8, 2017 • 18min
Mapping India’s Economic Future: Jobs Growth and Banking Reform
Manish Sabharwal co-founder and executive chairman of TeamLease Services one of India’s leading human resource service companies outlines a path for greater productivity and growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2017 • 23min
Is the CVS-Aetna Merger a Game Changer for Health Care?
A merger between CVS and Aetna would create a one-stop model for coordinated care – but would consumers really benefit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2017 • 28min
Tax Bill Reconciliation: What Are the Likely Outcomes?
Experts weigh the implications of the upcoming tax bill reconciliation process for individuals and corporations as well as the impact on the federal deficit beyond 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2017 • 35min
How Rising Deficits Huge Loopholes and Small Family Gains Plague Tax Reform
Proposed tax legislation speeding through Congress will enlarge the deficit and offer meager gains to low- and middle-income groups. It may also open up huge business tax loopholes says Wharton’s Kent Smetters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2017 • 25min
How Tax Reform Could Impact Senior Citizens
A deduction for high medical expenses that is largely used by senior citizens hangs in the balance as Congress tries to craft a final version of its tax reform bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2017 • 19min
Why It Is Not Enough to Merely Vote for Social Change
Wharton’s Brian Berkey says it’s not enough to merely agitate for social change -- it’s a moral imperative to give generously to the less advantaged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2017 • 24min
Will Losing the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Kill Plug-in Cars?
As the reconciliation between the House and Senate tax plans approaches the plug-in electric vehicle (EV) credit is on the line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2017 • 25min
How Ending Tax-free Tuition Waivers Could Impact U.S. Higher Ed
As Congress works on its final tax overhaul bill tax breaks on tuition waivers for graduate students are one of many provisions that hang in the balance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2017 • 23min
What Will Happen if the FCC Abandons Net Neutrality?
The Federal Communications Commission will vote in the coming weeks on a proposal to repeal net neutrality rules. Wharton experts explain what’s at stake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2017 • 25min
Why Corporate Participation Is Critical for Disaster Relief
Natural disaster costs are mushrooming while government coffers shrink. The challenge: Can corporations and public agencies better coordinate rescue and recovery efforts to improve outcomes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
