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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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Jun 25, 2019 • 18min
The Science of Breakthroughs: What Holds Some Ideas Back?
New Wharton research looks at the spread of breakthroughs in the life sciences offering new insights on why some ideas take off and others fade away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2019 • 25min
Trade War Casualty: Why the Days of Cheap Chinese Goods Are Over
Hundreds of businesses are calling on President Trump to cancel his threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods. Regardless of the outcome an ongoing trade war will result in permanent adjustments of supply chains and prices experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2019 • 28min
How Localization Can Help Overcome Extreme Poverty
The World Bank Group’s Mahmoud Mohieldin believes innovative financing and partnerships are needed to meet the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2019 • 20min
Who Can Stop Facebook? Limiting the Power of Social Media
In his new book early Facebook investor Roger McNamee sounds the alarm about the platform’s growing economic and political power and offers suggestions for stopping it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2019 • 25min
Accidental Leaders: How Eight U.S. Vice Presidents Changed History
A new book tells the stories of eight American vice presidents who ascended to the highest office by accident and how their leadership influenced history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2019 • 26min
Is Your Team Culturally Competent?
In his new book series consultant Dean Foster offers practical advice for companies on how to gain cultural competency in a global marketplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2019 • 23min
What’s the Next Chapter for Barnes & Noble?
A hedge fund wants to buy the bookstore chain for $683 million including debt. Will the deal work? Experts from Wharton and elsewhere share their insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2019 • 7min
Life and Debt Question: Are Bank Loans More Pricey Than Bonds?
In his latest research Wharton’s Michael Schwert uses a novel data set to examine the pricing of bank loans relative to capital market debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2019 • 25min
Opioid Settlements: Why Insys Is the Tip of the Iceberg
Drug manufacturers who face large settlements from the opioid crisis could follow the Insys example and file for bankruptcy protection experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2019 • 27min
Why Automakers Are Driving for Uniform Fuel Efficiency Standards
Having more than one fuel efficiency standard in the U.S. puts automakers in a bad position in terms of planning investments and adopting new technologies. Is there a middle ground that will work for regulators and auto companies alike? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
