Knowledge at Wharton
The Wharton School
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
Oct 24, 2016 • 33min
Can Israel Expand Its Startup Culture To Nearby Regions?
Israel has seen a huge economic transformation -- from a land of agriculture and refugees to a high-tech superstar. Can it help neighbors join the success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2016 • 26min
Overly Ambitious or Lackluster? Trump and Clinton Tax Plans Struggle to Meet Realities
The national debt Social Security and Medicare and economic growth get the short shrift in the tax plans of both U.S. presidential candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2016 • 24min
How Strong Stakeholder Bonds Can Help Firms Avoid a Crisis
The best way to handle a crisis is to avoid it. To do that companies must invest the time in building relationships with stakeholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2016 • 26min
The ’Gatekeeper’ Who Ran FDR’s White House
There was another woman behind the throne in FDR’s White House besides Eleanor – his personal secretary Missy LeHand writes biographer Kathryn Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2016 • 25min
’Grit’: Why Talent Needs Drive to Succeed
Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth’s book on grit passion and perseverance compels a rethink on how we identify and nurture skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2016 • 13min
Whose Tax Plan Is Best?
The Penn Wharton Budget Model shows that Donald Trump’s tax plan is better for the economy in the short run but Hillary Clinton’s is best in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2016 • 28min
How Can China Improve Its National Brand?
Japan and South Korea may offer lessons for China in shaping a national brand that gradually improves its reputation for quality notes a Chinese expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2016 • 23min
How Target and Amazon Are Changing the Rules of Retailing
Target is expanding with smaller stores in urban locations while Amazon is planning to open convenience stores. Experts explain the potential impact of those moves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2016 • 10min
Baseball Bias and Decision-making
Wharton research shows how umpires adjust their calls based on what information they think they know when a play is in motion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2016 • 25min
Who Was the Worst U.S. President Ever?
James Buchanan is the worst U.S. president because his actions led to the Civil War says author and journalist Robert Strauss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
