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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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Jan 19, 2015 • 26min
How Income Inequality May Be Hurting Economic Growth
Rising income inequality is shaving points off economic growth but the effect could be mitigated by improving access to quality education according to a recent OECD report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2015 • 24min
Expect Select Private Equity Markets Outside the U.S. to Perform Well in 2015
The stage looks set for IPOs to perform well in 2015 outside the U.S. including in parts of Latin America Asia and in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2015 • 26min
Opportunities vs. Risks in Cuba: Do Your Homework and Tread Carefully
Entrepreneurial energy and due diligence will be needed at the beginning of the end of a decades-long embargo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2015 • 27min
What the Charlie Hebdo Attack Means for Risk Assessment
The deadly attack on Charlie Hebdo’s Paris offices will be a game changer for insurers and governments in how they perceive terrorism risk in the future say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2015 • 24min
How a Greek Exit Could Impact the Eurozone
A Greek exit from the eurozone could set undesirable precedents and have a contagion effect on the rest of Europe according to Wharton’s Franklin Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 6, 2015 • 18min
Private Equity: On the Rise in 2015
Look for private equity to start 2015 strong given recent high levels of IPOs and M&As. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 5, 2015 • 14min
The Hype is Dead but MOOCs Are Marching On
Coursera co-founder Daphne Koller talks with Knowledge at Wharton about how MOOCs can maintain momentum even though the flurry of attention surrounding them has died down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 2, 2015 • 22min
To ‘Think Like a Freak ’ Start with These Three Words
Stephen Dubner co-author of Think Like a Freak discusses how to challenge conventional thinking and improve your decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2014 • 29min
The Art and Science of Sound: How Music Influences Consumers
Pairing the right sound with the right brand can reap rewards for marketers — but today’s savvy consumers will also pick up mismatches instantly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2014 • 13min
What Do Women Need? A Little Bit of Overconfidence
Authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman look at research showing women lack self-assurance in their careers – and just as important examine what to do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
