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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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May 24, 2019 • 24min
Why the Fed Has a Hidden Influence on Foreign Affairs
The Fed is largely seen as a domestic institution but it quietly holds enormous sway on foreign affairs. Two Wharton professors ask: Should Congress have some input? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2019 • 25min
How Philadelphia’s Barnes Foundation Is Leveraging Analytics
Data is becoming increasingly key to decision-making at arts institutions like the Barnes but it must be part of a strategy that stays true to the history of the organization says CFO/COO Margaret Zminda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2019 • 22min
Lessons from an ’Old Entrepreneur’ on Running a Tech Startup
Veteran executive Charles Morgan was ready to retire when he unexpectedly had to take over a tech startup. He shares the lessons he’s learned as an ”old entrepreneur ” in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2019 • 23min
Life Hacks from Marcus Aurelius: How Stoicism Can Help Us
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius practiced Stoicism and author Donald Robertson notes how it could help us better manage personal and business affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 20, 2019 • 24min
Collusion over Drug Prices: Will Generic Manufacturers Pay?
A lawsuit alleges collusion and price fixing among 20 generic drug makers, revealing the failure of competitive mechanisms. The prevalence and profitability of generic drugs in the US healthcare system is discussed, as well as the insurance industry's reaction and potential government involvement. The significance of low-priced drug companies in the complex pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) market is also explored.
May 20, 2019 • 31min
For the Win: Using Connected Strategies to Gain a Competitive Advantage
In their new book Wharton’s Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch explain how a “connected strategy” helps businesses create more value for themselves and their customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2019 • 27min
Is Amazon Getting Too Big?
Amazon’s runaway growth has prompted questions about whether it has become a massive monopoly that is unfairly edging out smaller competitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2019 • 19min
Late Bloomers: Why Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Journalist and self-described late bloomer Rich Karlgaard rejects societal pressure to achieve success at an early age saying there’s plenty of scientific evidence that many people find their talents later in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2019 • 26min
Empowering the Developing World One Bicycle at a Time
World Bicycle Relief a nonprofit organization that builds and distributes bicycles in rural areas of the developing world is the 2019 winner of the Lipman Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2019 • 26min
Does Diversity Training Really Work?
New research from Wharton examines whether online diversity training really changes the behaviors and attitudes of employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
