Knowledge at Wharton

Wharton faculty discuss the fallout from Hurricane Harvey and what role the private and public sectors should play when it comes to managing the risks from floods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton research looks at how new regulatory asset thresholds introduced with the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 led to an increase in acquisitions by large banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the retail giant’s latest move to partner with Google its e-commerce strategies need more coherence to gain traction say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year’s Wharton-Jacobs Levy Prize winner Stephen A. Ross is remembered for his ground-breaking arbitrage pricing theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial intelligence is reinventing the creative landscape for marketers according to Winston Binch chief digital officer for Deutsch North America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book examines the different drivers of curiosity and how this fundamental human trait has been impacted by the digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The number of appraisers is shrinking as software gets more accurate at valuing property and is increasingly integrated into the sale process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penn’s Jacques deLisle and Stanford’s Richard Dasher discuss the Korean nuclear threat and the implications for the players in this “complicated tough high-stakes diplomacy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recent memo controversy at Google may not result in immediate gains for working women but it casts a harsh light on underlying assumptions say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A public rift has opened between Donald Trump and CEOs upset by his comments following the white supremacist rally in Charlottesvile. What are the lessons in branding and leadership? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding ways to raise revenue and avoiding excessive government debt are the top hurdles say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the U.S. preps for a rare total solar eclipse on August 21 a journalist looks back on the furor surrounding that same event when it happened back in 1878. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently proposed immigration reforms in the U.S. would shave 2% off GDP growth and result in more than four million jobs lost by 2040 according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts say the increasing threat of sophisticated cyber crimes should force entertainment firms to take serious stock of their internal security measures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the digital revolution keeps on turning brands are looking to artificial intelligence to bolster their marketing efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The field of gender-lens investing is growing fast with more than 100 private and public funds now available to impact investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improvisation or the art form called improv may call to mind comedy shows but it is now also a serious business tool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But some just don’t know it yet says Nitin Rakesh CEO of Bangalore India-based IT firm Mphasis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economists affect public policy. But strict focus on numbers means they miss key insights say the authors of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress is facing a looming deadline to hammer out federal spending for fiscal 2018. But the negotiations face a major sticking point – whether to raise the debt ceiling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Venezuelan political and economic crisis deepens following suspect elections a group of experts discuss potential ways out of the morass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Shaber founder of Tara Health Foundation discusses how her organization aims to improve the health and well-being of women and girls through the creative use of philanthropic capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of the greatest sports teams of all time have been quietly led by humble captains who bring a special element to the team’s dynamics according to author Sam Walker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you – and your neighbors – tweet can tell researchers a lot about the well-being of your community – and that in turn can help shape decisions made by businesses and policymakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top corporate executives who commit crimes are often not prosecuted. Journalist Jesse Eisinger explains why in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.