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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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Jan 31, 2019 • 24min
’The Davos of Value Change’: Some New Topics Take Center Stage
Passionate pleas from unlikely voices were the hallmarks of the World Economic Forum’s latest meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2019 • 25min
How Big Companies Can Innovate Like Small Startups
Big corporations can innovate just as successfully as small startups if they strike the right balance of strategy systems and culture according to a new book by Harvard’s Gary Pisano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2019 • 30min
The U.S. Auto Industry in 2019: Twists Turns and Bumps Ahead
Automakers booked surprisingly robust new vehicle sales in 2018. But bumps in the road await them this year experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2019 • 6min
Is There Really Wisdom in the Crowd?
New Wharton research says that a better way to crowdsource ideas is to avoid the most popular answer to a question and select the “surprisingly popular” one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2019 • 21min
The Real Estate Outlook for 2019: Waiting for Millennials?
Rising home prices driven by low supply and higher costs are choking U.S. housing demand but millennials and affordable markets could offer some respite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2019 • 25min
Did Gillette Miss the Mark with Its Toxic Masculinity Ad?
Despite the backlash to Gillette’s controversial “toxic masculinity” ad experts say the brand is tackling social issues in a smart way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2019 • 25min
Wisdom at Work: Why the Modern Elder Is Relevant
Airbnb executive Chip Conley whose boss is two decades younger discusses the benefits of having an intergenerational workforce in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2019 • 27min
Can a Carbon Tax Help Curb Climate Change?
Taxing companies that produce carbon emissions is a tough sell but U.S. Sen. Chris Coons argues that doing so could help the environment as well as the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2019 • 19min
How Digital Technology Ushers in a New Entertainment Golden Age
In his book University of Minnesota professor Joel Waldfogel explains how digital technology is ushering in a new golden age of entertainment -- with better choices and at lower costs for consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2019 • 22min
Latin America in 2019: Will Political Upheaval Stall Growth?
Following elections several Latin American leaders are charged with finding ways to solve economic problems they have inherited or made worse through poor governance. How will they fare in 2019? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
