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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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Mar 11, 2014 • 31min
Ezekiel Emanuel on ‘Reinventing American Health Care’
Wharton health care management professor Ezekiel J. Emanuel one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act has published a new book that offers an inside look at health care reform as well as a critique of how the act has been implemented. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2014 • 15min
Delta’s New Frequent Flyer Policy: Reward Your Best Customers
Delta Air Lines’ decision to base frequent flyer rewards on dollars spent rather than miles traveled makes good business sense and is long overdue says Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2014 • 21min
Keith Ferrazzi - Why Relationships Are Crucial to Success
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Feb 10, 2014 • 22min
‘Hot’ Money’s Fast Exit Cools Emerging Markets
Capital has been fleeing emerging markets as investors worry about asset bubbles and slower economic growth. If it goes too far it could threaten global financial stability says Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2014 • 22min
A School and a Future for Blind Children
Sabriye Tenberken and Paul Kronenberg founded a school for blind children in Tibet as well as an institute in India to promote social entrepreneurship. And that’s just the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2014 • 15min
Why Sharing Spectrum Is Key to Expanding Wireless
Agreeing on a system that will allow the most efficiency and innovation lies at the heart of the current debate over wireless spectrum allocation says Wharton’s Kevin Werbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2014 • 38min
Private Equity Expects Better Times in 2014
An EY/EIU survey shows that stronger global economic growth and expectations for more M&A deals in 2014 will likely spur more private equity activity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2014 • 20min
Boards Revisited: Michael Useem on the New Corporate Governance
In a discussion of his new book ’Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge When to Partner and When to Stay Out of the Way ’ co-author Michael Useem describes the expanded role of boards of directors – including Lenovo’s – in today’s more demanding corporate culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2014 • 12min
Part II: The Obamacare Challenge for Employers - Employers with Less Than 50 Full-time Employees
The Affordable Care Act or Obamacare is dramatically changing how small- and mid-sized businesses must handle health care benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2014 • 37min
It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Charitable Organization Anymore
Innovation entrepreneurs and technology are recasting social impact as the lines separating philanthropy government and private enterprise blur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
