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Explore all options before tapping your retirement account -- even in the midst of an economic downturn like the one we are facing Wharton experts advise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research coauthored by Wharton’s Benjamin Keys looks at the roles geographic location and individual characteristics play in the financial struggles of consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Industries such as leisure and hospitality might bounce back sooner than others but lower demand suggests more layoffs could be on the way say experts at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much like flattening the curve on COVID-19 the world must act now to lessen the cumulative effects of climate change says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As banks process relief loans regulatory latitude and bad debts could prove to be their undoing warns Wharton’s David Zaring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Benjamin Lockwood offers insight about how the $2.2 trillion federal stimulus package could change the economy when the United States emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economic recovery in the U.S. will be slow and require continued relief beyond the current measures according to experts at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As demand soars during the COVID-19 pandemic shortages of ventilators and ICU beds are forcing doctors to make tough choices about who should get priority in access to care. Can artificial intelligence help guide the process? Gregory P. Shea Krzysztof “Kris” Laudanski and Cassie A. Solomon discuss this complex question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Reserve has shown agility and speed in its attempts to protect the U.S. economy in the wake of the pandemic but it would do well to steer clear of a policy-making role say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From diversified sourcing to inventory buffers Wharton experts weigh various risk-mitigation strategies businesses could employ to prevent disruptions like those we have seen during the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research co-authored by Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell shows that taxing 401(k) contributions instead of taxing payouts -- similar to the way Roth IRAs work -- could backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the double whammy of the coronavirus crisis and an oil price war roils global markets what should investors do? Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and Moody’s Mark Zandi offer their insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Sigal Barsade explains how to stop emotional contagion which often spreads during major events such as the coronavirus outbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book co-authored by Wharton’s Stewart Friedman aims to empower parents with leadership best practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From designer street wear to lobster macaroni and cheese mixing high-end products with low-end elements is a big trend in marketing. New research coauthored by Wharton’s Jonah Berger examines why that’s happening and what it means for brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firms can play a critical role in the recovery from natural disasters by leveraging their core competencies say Wharton’s Michael Useem and Tyler Wry and Luis Ballesteros of George Washington University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Based on data on every formal SEC investigation between 2000 and 2017 research by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor and his co-authors shows that investors lose when companies keep information about investigations under wraps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgetown University’s Beeck Center has developed a framework with metrics to enable equitable investments in distressed communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India’s economy is in dire straits -- but the latest Union Budget did little to address problems of slow growth and unemployment according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rajesh Jain founder of Netcore Solutions says companies must focus on finding and keeping their best customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler and Harvard’s Christine Exley finds a striking gender gap in self-promotion with women consistently underplaying their accomplishments at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In most investment firms important decisions are made by senior leaders. But it is more effective to have managers closer to the ground make these calls says David Hunt president and CEO of PGIM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research co-authored by Wharton’s Gideon Nave challenges a decade-old theory about a potential cause for autism by showing that administering testosterone doesn’t affect cognitive empathy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The plan would improve health and longevity in the U.S. but its impact on GDP would depend on how it’s financed according to a new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mohan Valrani cofounder of the Al Shirawi Group one of the largest private conglomerates in the UAE looks back on his career and shares the lessons he feels matter most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.