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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 10, 2019 • 26min
Preparing for Disasters in 2019: How Can Risks Be Mitigated?
With natural disasters predicted to intensify in the coming years because of climate change how should communities prepare themselves? Three experts weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2019 • 47min
How Data-driven Strategies Can Improve Impact Investing Outcomes
Data science is making inroads into the world of impact investing helping program designers and beneficiaries achieve closer alignment between their goals and strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2019 • 23min
What’s Ahead for the Stock Market in 2019
The U.S. stock market ended 2018 skimming bear market territory. Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and Gad Allon look at what’s on the horizon for 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2019 • 20min
Apple’s Troubles in China Predict Problems for Other U.S. Firms
CEO Tim Cook has blamed China’s slowing economy for an expected sales shortfall but that is just part of the story writes Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2019 • 25min
China’s Economy in 2019: Is a Reality Check in Store?
The ongoing trade war with the U.S. slowing consumer demand and other factors are tempering expectations about the country’s economic growth this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2019 • 22min
How Introverts Can Learn to Network Effectively
Former communication executive Karen Wickre has written a book to help introverts learn how to network effectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2019 • 23min
Hitting a Wall: How Marketing Helps Explain the Washington Stalemate
Marketing and branding principles are at work in the stalemate in Washington over the border wall writes Wharton marketing professor Americus Reed II in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 7, 2019 • 26min
What Motivates Workers in the Gig Economy?
New Wharton research aims to improve predictions about gig economy labor supply and to shed light on more effective financial incentives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 7, 2019 • 30min
Cracking the Code on Brand Growth
The battle for business growth does not start online or on store shelves. Rather it takes place in the subconscious mind of prospective customers write Michael Platt and Leslie Zane in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2018 • 46min
From Book to Bank: How a Fintech Firm Found Its Calling
Puerto Rico-based Arival Bank focuses on regulatory compliance to work with high-risk customers according to CEO Vladislav Solodkiy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
