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Companies are offering everything from free gym memberships to Fitbits but new Wharton research finds that cash lotteries provide powerful incentives for people to take control of their health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Central bank policies since the financial crisis have been far too accommodating and are setting the stage for another big fall before long according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Misperceptions about the key drivers and impacts of the housing crisis persist -- and clarifying those will ensure the same mistakes aren’t repeated Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Philip Nichols and Thorvaldur Gylfason of the University of Iceland share insights about why the economic recovery has worked but the political one hasn’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a big debate about whether to grant GM and Chrysler a bailout. Even those leaning in favor were not sure it would work. Wharton and other experts explain why it was the right decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The global financial crisis exacerbated long-term trends including rising student debt and stagnant wages and left the public with a sense that the system is broken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As digital products remake the world advertising and brands have evolved from sometime partners to ‘frenemies’ who are often in direct competition for dwindling consumer attention says author Ken Auletta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In its bid to recast the North American Free Trade Agreement the U.S. has secured the buy-in of Mexico but it still faces resistance from Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penn Museum Director Julian Siggers is leading a digital transformation of the institution to make it relevant to younger generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To perform optimally at work focus on what you can change and ignore the rest according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research from the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative offers some solutions that policymakers could pursue to shore up America’s infrastructure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Itay Goldstein and his co-authors have uncovered a very early warning signal on the state of the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research examines the development of mortgage-backed securities and why no one seems to heed the warnings of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Central bankers are not elected by the people but they hold enormous influence. Former central banker Paul Tucker examines their enhanced role following the global financial crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Morra Aarons-Mele lays bare some myths around entrepreneurship including notions about success rates compensation and the hustle needed to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does globalization help or hurt companies? Wharton research shows that it lifts all boats especially weaker firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As companies struggle to contain soaring health care costs employee smoking remains a challenge. But a recent study by two University of Pennsylvania experts found that cash can be a powerful incentive to help smokers quit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With semi-annual reports investors would be worse off experts say and the gains to companies in cost savings and long-term planning are dubious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent trends show that while rents are falling for high-end dwellings middle- and low-income renters are still struggling to afford housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Homebuilders of West Africa builds homes for locals while giving foreign investors a robust return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a $4.4 Trillion shortfall hiding in plain sight inside public pension plans. Are we doomed to have it create a major financial crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the financial crisis the price gap between Treasury bonds and notes became unusually large. Wharton finance professors David Musto and Krista Schwarz explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans are paying more than ever in fees which are tacked on to the price of everything from utility bills to concert tickets. These fees are quietly draining the wallets of middle-class Americans author Devin Fergus argues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It will take more than policy changes and government persuasion to reverse the mindsets of one-child families built over nearly four decades experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research suggests the heated immigration debate often overlooks the effect immigrants have on capital investment innovation and firm operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.