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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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Sep 4, 2018 • 26min
How Junk Bond Funds Can Be an Early Economic Indicator
Wharton’s Itay Goldstein and his co-authors have uncovered a very early warning signal on the state of the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2018 • 20min
Is the U.S. Headed for Another Mortgage Crisis?
New Wharton research examines the development of mortgage-backed securities and why no one seems to heed the warnings of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2018 • 24min
Post-crisis Do Central Banks Wield Too Much Power?
Central bankers are not elected by the people but they hold enormous influence. Former central banker Paul Tucker examines their enhanced role following the global financial crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2018 • 19min
Entrepreneurship Myths: Why You Likely Won’t Be Rich and Famous
Author Morra Aarons-Mele lays bare some myths around entrepreneurship including notions about success rates compensation and the hustle needed to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2018 • 19min
Why Strong Intellectual Property Laws Matter in a Globalized World
Does globalization help or hurt companies? Wharton research shows that it lifts all boats especially weaker firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2018 • 20min
How Firms Can Convince Employees to Quit Smoking
As companies struggle to contain soaring health care costs employee smoking remains a challenge. But a recent study by two University of Pennsylvania experts found that cash can be a powerful incentive to help smokers quit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2018 • 24min
Should Companies Abandon Quarterly Earnings Reports?
With semi-annual reports investors would be worse off experts say and the gains to companies in cost savings and long-term planning are dubious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2018 • 27min
Why the U.S. Rental Market Is Increasing Inequality
Recent trends show that while rents are falling for high-end dwellings middle- and low-income renters are still struggling to afford housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2018 • 24min
How One Firm Built and Sold Homes in Mortgage-less West Africa
American Homebuilders of West Africa builds homes for locals while giving foreign investors a robust return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2018 • 25min
The Time Bomb Inside Public Pension Plans
There is a $4.4 Trillion shortfall hiding in plain sight inside public pension plans. Are we doomed to have it create a major financial crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
