Knowledge at Wharton

Jerrold Fine’s debut novel ”Make Me Even and I’ll Never Gamble Again ” packs the power of a Babe Ruth home run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former GE vice chair Beth Comstock talks about her time at the company and the challenges that lie ahead for new CEO Larry Culp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guilt isn’t always a positive trait but it does make people more conscientious and reliable and thus more worthy of trust says Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new credit scoring mechanism promises to make credit more widely available but it could lead to riskier forms of lending experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both traditional and digital-first retailers know they need to provide a true omnichannel experience -- but they still struggle to get the balance right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two new reports suggest that human beings must change their diets in order to save the planet. But getting people to change lifelong dietary habits is a difficult task that often goes against personal tastes and cultural traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In order to build a better economy we must find more accurate ways to measure value within it economist Mariana Mazzucato writes in a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s national focus on AI the resources it is bringing to bear on the effort and the presence of ambitious entrepreneurs could let it overtake the U.S. in the field according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Copycats can pose an existential threat to any business. A new book discusses strategies to not only stay ahead of them but also thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada has become the first developed nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use. How will it affect the country’s politics and economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excessive debt increasing state control of the economy and fears over an end to reforms are undermining confidence in the Chinese economy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing student loan debt is “changing the culture of America ” says one expert and it impacts the economic choices we make all the way through retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former White House infrastructure adviser D.J. Gribbin and Wharton’s Kent Smetters discuss the right path forward for improving aging roads bridges and other transportation systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some three billion people in the world have no access to clean cooking solutions taking a toll in particular on women’s health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research looks at the gender gap among high-achieving math students and its potential implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India is the world’s fastest-growing economy and could remain so for 20-30 years. Can it succeed at shrinking its great wealth disparity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have elites rigged the system? A new book ”Winners Take All ” argues they do and in this opinion piece the U.S. media lead for the World Economic Forum offers some perspective on the idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research shows financial services companies that deploy the latest instant payment methods can gain a competitive advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies are increasingly paying attention to environmental social and governance risks as these can affect the bottom line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If a U.S.-China trade agreement is worked out by January 1 markets could see a ”10% to15% pop ” according to Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new California law requires companies based in the state to include female directors on their boards. But will the law actually change how companies are run? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UN’s latest climate change report should spur countries and businesses to take quick and effective steps to combat global warming say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent study co-led by Wharton’s Gideon Nave attempted to replicate social science experiments published in top journals with mixed results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research from Wharton’s Ryan Dew uses machine learning to help companies develop logos that are consistent with their brand identities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changing a company’s name is a tricky proposition but businesses continue to do it with varying degrees of success. Two Wharton marketing professors look at the key considerations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.