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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.
Episodes
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Dec 14, 2016 • 26min
How Two Psychologists Re-invented How We View the Mind
In ’Moneyball’ author Michael Lewis showed how data analytics up-ended professional baseball. His new book reveals where the concepts originated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2016 • 26min
How a Pixar CFO Learned to Love the Creative Process
Pixar went from a scrappy startup to a proven leader in the entertainment industry. In a new book former CFO Lawrence Levy recounts building the company and taking it public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2016 • 33min
CEO Pay: Can a Tax Address Income Inequality?
The move by Portland Ore. to tax companies for “outrageous CEO pay” comes with the best of intentions but could become counterproductive say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2016 • 30min
Trump’s Mixed Signals on China: Is There a Strategy?
President-elect Donald Trump recently has given conflicting signals on how he will deal with China on trade security and diplomacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2016 • 26min
How the Pursuit of Happiness Has Made Us Nervous Wrecks
What’s making Americans so anxious? Author Ruth Whippman says it’s the notion that happiness must be pursued above all else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2016 • 24min
Stick Figures vs. Spreadsheets: Why You Should Doodle at Work
In a recent book management consultant Dan Roam explains why doodles and drawings are the among the best ways to convey information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2016 • 7min
When Customers Browse Store Shelves Perception Is Reality
New research from Wharton’s Barbara Kahn finds that the way products are displayed affects a shopper’s perception of choice – and in turn can impact what and how much they buy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2016 • 26min
What Italy’s Referendum Means for Europe
In the wake of rising right-wing populism in Europe Italians voted against big government and reforms. The fallout could ripple across the continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2016 • 24min
Why the Coming Jobs Crisis Is Bigger Than You Think
Half of all jobs could be lost in the next 25 years due to technology and globalization according to WorkingNation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2016 • 27min
Can Wells Fargo Repair Its Image Through Arbitration?
In response to a class-action lawsuit resulting from its fraudulent accounts scandal Wells Fargo has petitioned a Federal District Court to force the bank’s customers into arbitration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
