Knowledge at Wharton

Wharton’s Jacqueline Kirtley studied seven early-stage firms in the energy and cleantech sector to learn how strategic changes actually play out in the startup world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Tech firms like Facebook Amazon and Google have unorthodox business models and the law has to catch up to protect consumers and small businesses say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Benjamin Keys looks at why systems to protect taxpayers from the mortgage market losses suffered in the financial crisis are still not strong enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new book two Georgetown University professors look at the growing collaboration between the U.S. and Europe to solve data security and privacy challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The demise of the once-dominant music platform is a sign that Apple which formerly led the pack in the sector has lost its edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her new book psychologist and business strategist Liane Davey extols the virtues of office conflict and explains how to use friction as a force for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reducing the $22 trillion U.S. debt is critical to the nation’s future but politics have been a hindrance. Brookings’ William Gale has a plan that might be able to get bipartisan support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their latest research Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell and Tracy Anderson explore the benefits and drawbacks of contractors taking on managerial roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early experiences in Asia and Africa show that finding a voice for development issues in corporate strategies is a precursor to raising money say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research reveals that angry people often lose the ability to see problems from another point of view. This can hamper efforts to resolve conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R&D properly coordinated among businesses universities and government is a powerful force for innovation and job creation notes this new book co-authored by former IMF chief economist Simon Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Cordray the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s first director describes the state of consumer protection today and what should be done to strengthen it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digitizing operations brings big advantages to manufacturers and will become the de facto way of competing says Jonathan Van Wyck of the Boston Consulting Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is clear evidence in biomedical literature that compassion drives better outcomes for patients doctors and business notes author and physician Stephen Trzeciak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies won India’s elections by a landslide last week. Will the Modi government use this “second chance” to strengthen India’s economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the era of fake news an independent press is more important than ever. That’s the message in a new book by David McCraw deputy general counsel for The New York Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research analyzes the results of a tax on sugary beverages to determine the optimal rate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fed is largely seen as a domestic institution but it quietly holds enormous sway on foreign affairs. Two Wharton professors ask: Should Congress have some input? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data is becoming increasingly key to decision-making at arts institutions like the Barnes but it must be part of a strategy that stays true to the history of the organization says CFO/COO Margaret Zminda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran executive Charles Morgan was ready to retire when he unexpectedly had to take over a tech startup. He shares the lessons he’s learned as an ”old entrepreneur ” in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius practiced Stoicism and author Donald Robertson notes how it could help us better manage personal and business affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lawsuit alleging that 20 generic drug makers colluded to fix prices reveals how existing market-based competitive mechanisms fail to protect consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their new book Wharton’s Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch explain how a “connected strategy” helps businesses create more value for themselves and their customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon’s runaway growth has prompted questions about whether it has become a massive monopoly that is unfairly edging out smaller competitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and self-described late bloomer Rich Karlgaard rejects societal pressure to achieve success at an early age saying there’s plenty of scientific evidence that many people find their talents later in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.