Knowledge at Wharton

New research from Penn Medicine shows that just one instance of non-nicotine vaping stresses blood vessels highlighting the need for more regulation of the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. could be headed for negative interest rate territory. Experts from Wharton and Michigan State University discuss the implications for the U.S. economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research examines whether decentralized or centralized organizations are better at using data analytics to innovate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report by experts at the University of Pennsylvania offers solution-oriented proposals for tackling climate change at the federal state and local levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can governments and non-governmental organizations do to better prepare for and aid countries in the recovery from devastating storms? The heads of two NGOs weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If he wins in October presidential hopeful Alberto Fernandez is best positioned to introduce long-term economic reforms in Argentina say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Aetna CEO Ron Williams draws on his years of management experience to offer leadership advice in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corporate social responsibility is taking center stage as consumers care more about which firms they patronize. Experts Toby Usnik and Daniel Korschun explain why companies not on board will be left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Torn between unsustainable delivery costs and its strategy of wooing customers with low prices Amazon will need to rethink its business model to ensure continued growth say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton experts discuss climate change proposals from the 2020 presidential candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital retailers can reap significant financial benefits from opening physical stores according to new research from Wharton and Harvard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Any analysis of WeWork’s potential IPO should begin by examining the management and governance structure and how that may impact the company writes Wharton’s David Erickson in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by journalist and cybersecurity expert Kate Fazzini reveals the true nature of cybercriminals beyond the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research from Wharton’s Peter Cappelli and Prasanna Tambe points out the promise and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence in human resources where algorithms can’t easily replace human decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his best-selling book Scott Kupor former entrepreneur and now managing partner at VC firm Andreessen Horowitz offers advice on how founders can understand and engage with VCs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies that are growth drivers are able to attract nurture and retain so-called innovation talent which they support through a work-systems model say Wharton’s George Day and Gregory Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the data-as-currency world generators of data get practically nothing says MX Technologies’ Jane Barratt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising commercial rents and the demise of the department store model pose an existential threat to Barneys and other icons of high-end retail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Hummy Song examines the common hospital practice of capacity pooling and whether it’s the best way to manage the mismatch between the number of patients and available beds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber needs to ensure that its core business of ride-hailing is profitable before diversifying into areas like bike rentals say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While many investors are concerned that the next recession is on the horizon Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says a slowdown is more likely in the short term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia president Patrick Harker discusses interest rate policies recession fears and whether central banks are ready to introduce a stablecoin cyrptocurrency among other issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaders should stop focusing on output and achievement alone and work on building the maturity required to lift up others not just themselves notes the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Peter Fader and Emory’s Dan McCarthy explain why customer-based corporate valuation is a novel -- and very accurate -- way of determining a firm’s worth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating the balance between culture and technology is one of the toughest challenges of digital transformation according to Nik Puri senior vice president of global IT at FedEx and Dan Alig CIO at Wharton computing and information technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.