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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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Aug 23, 2018 • 30min
Violating the ‘Law of One Price’ in the Financial Crisis
During the financial crisis the price gap between Treasury bonds and notes became unusually large. Wharton finance professors David Musto and Krista Schwarz explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2018 • 20min
’Land of the Fee’: How Hidden Costs Hurt Consumers
Americans are paying more than ever in fees which are tacked on to the price of everything from utility bills to concert tickets. These fees are quietly draining the wallets of middle-class Americans author Devin Fergus argues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2018 • 26min
Can China Recharge Its Population Growth?
It will take more than policy changes and government persuasion to reverse the mindsets of one-child families built over nearly four decades experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2018 • 24min
Where Immigrants Go Economic Growth Follows
New Wharton research suggests the heated immigration debate often overlooks the effect immigrants have on capital investment innovation and firm operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2018 • 26min
How Dangerous Is the Corporate Debt Bubble?
As the 10th anniversary of the Great Recession of 2008 draws nearer some experts are beginning to worry that a looming bubble in corporate debt poses a danger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2018 • 25min
How Can Turkey Overcome Its Economic Troubles?
President Erdogan must forsake populist policies and accept outside help to readjust the economy even if this is politically unpalatable Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2018 • 22min
How Empathy Can Help Your Company Get Ahead
Cultivating empathy can help a company vanquish the competition gain loyal customers retain innovative employees and elevate itself from good to great says the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2018 • 19min
What Marketers Are Doing Wrong in Data Analytics
New Wharton research shows that marketers are incorrectly crunching data and potentially getting wrong answers — and costing companies a lot of money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2018 • 23min
Why Middle-class Families Can No Longer Afford America
The American Dream is disappearing for the middle class says the author of ’Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2018 • 24min
Six Questions That Can Help Guide Digital Transformation
Two MIT researchers offer a practical guide to digital transformation in their new book ’What’s Your Digital Business Model?’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
