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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 2, 2015 • 16min
Catalonia’s Election: What Lies Ahead for Spain and the EU
Recent regional elections in Catalonia viewed as an indirect referendum on independence from Spain produced results that won’t be cleared up until January. But the vote may have improved chances for a compromise solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2015 • 27min
Why an Open Mind Is Key to Making Better Predictions
In the new book ’Superforecasting ’ Wharton professor Philip Tetlock and coauthor Dan Gardner look into why making predictions is so difficult — and how we can become better at making them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2015 • 7min
Brazil and South Africa: Could Turmoil Lead to Default?
Emerging markets used to be seen as the new economic ”locomotive.” But many of them – including Brazil and South Africa – are feeling the brunt of China’s economic slowdown and are facing other serious problems as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2015 • 21min
The Download on the U.S.-China Cyber Espionage Agreement
While the U.S. and China have agreed to halt commercial cyber espionage many obstacles could water down implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2015 • 26min
The Pope as CEO: Can He Shift Direction and Revive the Brand?
How can a new pope attract new groups -- and generations -- without alienating historically important demographics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2015 • 25min
Why There’s No Quick Fix for Volkswagen’s Emissions Crisis
The crisis underway at Volkswagen over EPA allegations that the firm cheated on emissions tests for their popular TDI diesel engine line has caused a significant drop in the firm’s stock price and led to the departure of its CEO. What else will it mean for the company and the industry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2015 • 11min
Failing in Order to Succeed in the Digital World
It is counter-intuitive to celebrate failures as well as successes. But that is precisely what needs to happen if companies wish to spark a culture of innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2015 • 24min
What’s Behind the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision?
As the U.S. Federal Reserve gleans interest rate signals from inflation job growth and global markets it needs to show more clarity and consistency in its actions say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2015 • 7min
The China Syndrome -- How Volatility Is Affecting ASEAN
China’s slowing growth and financial volatility is rippling through the global economy and is causing devaluations and an economic slowdown across Asia. Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen outlines the risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2015 • 23min
Can Brazil Turn Its Economy Around?
Brazil’s recent credit rating downgrade is a wakeup call for the country to fix its economy. How can it restore confidence among investors and lenders? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
