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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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Apr 20, 2016 • 25min
Google Books: Great for Google – but What about Everyone Else?
This week the U.S. Supreme Court backed a ruling in favor of Google Books. While the growing digital library is a boon for Google and may benefit the public interest it raises concerns about privacy and competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2016 • 18min
Is It Possible to Defog America’s Corporate Financial Reports?
Almost nobody can fully understand big companies’ dense complex and overlong financial statements and all those issues are only getting worse. That part is obvious. Why it’s happening is not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2016 • 24min
George Washington: America’s First Entrepreneur
A new book by University of Virginia professor Edward Lengel explores the business acuity of the first U.S. president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2016 • 26min
Why the ‘Living Wills’ of Top U.S. Banks Failed the Test
Eight years after the Great Recession top U.S. banks are still not ready to cope with the aftermath of another financial crisis according to a report from the Federal Reserve and the FDIC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2016 • 12min
Is the Real Estate Crowdfunding Market Getting Too Crowded?
RealtyMogul CIO Timothy Li explains the attraction of real estate crowdfunding and why he believes a shakeout is not imminent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2016 • 16min
‘Industries of the Future’: Alec Ross Unveils the Winners
Alec Ross traveled the equivalent of “25 circumferences of the globe” to identify the industries that he says will shape the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2016 • 26min
Tesla Speeds Ahead in the Electric Vehicle Market
Tesla’s impressive bookings for its next electric car suggest that it may be close to tapping the mainstream market. But the company may need to rethink parts of its business model to do so experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2016 • 25min
Why New U.S. Rules Won’t Completely Halt Tax Inversions
The U.S. government’s latest move to discourage inversion deals where companies relocate to friendlier tax regimes treats the symptoms of the problem but doesn’t fix the underlying issues say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2016 • 16min
PwC’s Carol Sawdye on Leadership and Living with a Sense of Urgency
PwC CFO Carol Sawdye battled cancer at 25 and lived through the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Those experiences changed how she viewed her career and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2016 • 12min
Location Location Location: Why It Adds to a Patent’s Valuation
The value of a patent is determined largely by the worth of the underlying invention. But how it is classified also affects its valuation according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
