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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 7, 2019 • 18min
Why Venture Capital Likes Modular Farming
Modular farming which often involves growing crops indoors is becoming more than just a goal for social impact organizations interested in sustainability. It’s becoming a big business increasingly backed by venture capitalists and private equity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 22min
How Business Leaders Can Navigate the Unknown -- and Thrive
In her new book former Amazon executive Julie Benezet offers four key principles to help business leaders navigate uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 25min
Goodbye Greeters: Can Walmart Calm Its Latest Controversy?
Walmart’s recent rethinking of its “people greeter” position had the effect of excluding elderly workers and those with disabilities. Now the company is scrambling to do damage control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2019 • 25min
The Brexit Endgame: Will the U.K. Avoid Chaos?
Experts discuss whether last-minute negotiations can help the U.K. avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2019 • 26min
When Tax Strategies Are Problematic for Firms – and Investors
New Wharton research finds that aggressive tax planning by accounting agencies can lead to a lack of transparency in firms’ financial reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2019 • 23min
Drug Price Déjà Vu: Will the Latest Effort to Lower Costs Succeed?
Government intervention could work where market mechanisms have failed to keep prescription drug prices affordable – but policymakers will have a tough time cutting through the finger-pointing from all sides experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2019 • 25min
Beyond Tariffs: What’s Preventing a U.S.-China Trade Agreement?
If China flagrantly violates IP rights the U.S. is guilty of bypassing WTO channels. The two must agree on a framework and enforce laws say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2019 • 26min
Farewell to the A380: Why It Became a Drag for Airbus
Wrong calls on market size and shifts in demand patterns along with an inflexible design limited the runway for the world’s largest passenger airliner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2019 • 24min
The Good the Bad and the Ugly: How to Plan for a Driverless Future
Just like 120 years ago when the first cars transformed the U.S. driverless cars will force radical change too. The results could be positive – or positively terrible -- depending on choices made today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2019 • 22min
Less Fluff More Stuff: The Science of Productive Meetings
Office meetings have a checkered reputation in terms of productivity. But the author of a new book argues that management science can make meetings a valuable asset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
