Knowledge at Wharton

A new book about empathy finds that the idea of putting oneself in another’s shoes is changing but still offers many rewards for individuals and organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When facing adversity favorites are more likely to walk away than underdogs new Wharton research finds. The reason: potential embarrassment over not meeting expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. ban on exports to China’s ZTE is justifiable but a balance needs to be found to protect trade and technological development experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wells Fargo needs a significant culture change that makes top executives more accountable experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Finance Corporation deploys a novel approach to boost private sector development in emerging nations for maximum impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serendipity plays a big role in life-science innovation since breakthroughs often are unintended consequences. Yet despite the seeming randomness this creative process can be managed -- and improved say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friendships in the workplace are valuable. But Wharton research shows they can also lead to complexities and challenges for those inside and outside the circle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s debt-fueled growth is unsustainable and a time of reckoning is coming argues the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cuba has a new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel. But former president Raul Castro remains in a position of control over the key drivers of the country’s economy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The chairman and CEO of the Haier Group believes that the company’s user-centric model of micro enterprises is a key pillar of growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop should be treated as a broad-based wake-up call for Starbucks -- and for other brands as well experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HR has been slow to adopt data analytics. SAP’s chief learning officer discusses why companies must incorporate data into the HR process and other insights from her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that the “extenders” will hurt economic growth and worsen federal debt. Only a serious crisis will trigger corrective action say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if a simple nudge could help you make better decisions? A new large-scale experiment headed by two Penn researchers aims to help people develop better exercise habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Physicist Leonard Mlodinow describes how elastic thinking lets people unleash their inherent creativity in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research shows that there could be significant effects from subsidizing professions that offer limited compensation relative to the societal benefits they create. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest tax changes may steer people towards renting rather than owning a home but for those who still want to buy experts have some advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Shore founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength discovered an often overlooked way to alleviate child hunger. He shares his story with Wharton professor Katherine Klein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northeastern University’s David DeSteno believes you don’t have to be a jerk to get ahead. In fact gratitude compassion and pride can lead to better outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world’s largest music streaming service went public last week in a very unusual way -- by eschewing an IPO and opting for a direct listing. Will other high-profile tech firms take the same path? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ten years after the Great Recession began questions remain about root causes for some analysts. The IMF’s Tamim Bayoumi looks at some unexplored areas in a recent book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although Amazon has faced a series of accusations by President Trump about its business practices recently the company would likely survive any attempts to bring antitrust action against it experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two recent fatalities involving Uber and Tesla vehicles using driverless systems have raised concerns that threaten to significantly delay or derail adoption of the technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Wharton research looks at why banks tend to invest in assets with the lowest risk and how that behavior can affect the broader economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firearm mortalities in Australia fell 60% between 1979 and 2013 aided by new gun-control laws and other deterrents notes a Penn study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.