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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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Oct 12, 2016 • 26min
Why Women Pay More for Mortgages
Women pay off mortgages more reliably than men do yet find the loans harder to get and often pay more for them. This study suggests why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2016 • 18min
Leveraging Customer Analytics: The Insurance Industry
Wharton professor and analytics expert Peter Fader joins WNS executive Mike Nemeth to discuss the power of harnessing customer analytics in the insurance industry for business success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2016 • 26min
Management 101: The Marriage of Strategy and Leadership
Focusing on strategy alone -- or leadership alone -- misses the big opportunities. Two Wharton professors offer six steps to integrate the two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2016 • 22min
How Countries Are Missing Great Marketing Opportunities
Marketing maven Philip Kotler shares insights on how nation branding efforts can pay off in a conversation with Wharton’s David Reibstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2016 • 25min
Can Brexit Be Achieved with Minimal Damage?
With British Prime Minister Theresa May planning to get Brexit talks underway by next March experts weigh in on ways to mitigate the costs to the U.K. and the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2016 • 16min
Does the Aetna Pullout Mean Obamacare Is in Trouble?
Does Aetna’s exit from Obamacare mean the program is failing? Not likely and other insurers seem satisfied says a Wharton expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2016 • 25min
Climate Change Could Sink Two Million Homes: Why Few Take Note
Rising sea levels and other climate change effects pose significant threats to the U.S. real estate market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2016 • 23min
Got Rage? How to Channel Workplace Anger Constructively
Channeling anger constructively can yield the passion to help you overcome obstacles says former Human Rights Campaign head Joe Solmonese in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2016 • 24min
How Much Does ‘Spin’ Count in Politics?
You may think politics has reached “peak spin” recently. But spin has adapted right through to the Twitter age after its birth a century ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2016 • 9min
Using Humor in the Office: When It Works When It Backfires
Humor when used appropriately can enhance status and perception of one’s competence in the office according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
