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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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Nov 3, 2014 • 24min
The End of the Fed Stimulus Program: A Reality Check
While economic recovery will be “slow and steady ” Fed chair Janet Yellen must “keep conditions accommodative” to maintain low long-term interest rates according to Wharton’s Krista Schwarz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2014 • 22min
Will Rousseff’s Reelection Move Brazil Forward?
What factors drove Dilma Rousseff’s reelection as Brazil’s president – and what are the greatest challenges she faces during her second term? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2014 • 28min
Amazon’s Future: Looking Beyond the Balance Sheet
Amazon faces sharp scrutiny after a disappointing quarter and a weak holiday season forecast. Wharton experts analyze the company’s evolving strategies and suggest where it could place its future bets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2014 • 23min
Snapchat and the Liability Conundrum
The recent Snapchat leak sheds light on how tough it is to find someone to blame when apps networks and servers are increasingly interconnected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2014 • 10min
Is It Time for Your ’Careercation’?
Burned out from the experience of starting and running two entrepreneurial ventures author David Niu set out on a journey to recharge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2014 • 23min
HP and the Case for Corporate Spinoffs
The separation of Hewlett-Packard into two companies is a test case for the challenges and opportunities created by divestitures says Wharton’s Emilie Feldman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2014 • 25min
And the Nobel Prize in Economics Goes to: Jean Tirole the Giant Tamer
French economist Jean Tirole’s ideas will help curb the abuses of monopoly and oligopoly without stifling the benefits large firms can bring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2014 • 26min
Managing the Real and Psychological Risks of the Ebola Epidemic
Airport screenings for Ebola may not be very effective in actually detecting the disease but they could help lessen the “psychological risk” of panic related to the outbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2014 • 14min
Calculating a Cost/Benefit Ratio for Climate Change Policy
The benefits of the Obama Administration’s climate change policies far outweigh the costs says Jason Furman chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2014 • 17min
In Private Equity Management’s Role Incentives Are Shifting
Management structure and incentives are shifting in private equity. Operational skills are more important and equity incentives are more concentrated at the top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
