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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Pod...

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Is the U.S. in Danger of Losing Immigrant Entrepreneurs? 21.07.2017 28:22

The freeze and likely elimination of the International Entrepreneur Rule could bring more harm than good in investments and jobs say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports and Statistics: Correlating Football to Brain Injury 21.07.2017 23:23

New Wharton research examines the long-term impact of playing high school or college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the U.S. Economy Recapture Its Past Growth? 20.07.2017 54:00

Are the best days for U.S. economic growth long gone? Or do they still lie ahead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a Rogue Trader Learned From the Financial Crisis 18.07.2017 24:35

In his new book former rogue trader Alexis Stenfors talks about the high stakes of currency trading and what it’s like to hide a $100 million loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Brands Can Engineer Social Media Content 18.07.2017 19:37

New Wharton research takes a closer look at brand posts on Facebook to determine the type and mix of content advertisers should aim for to get results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Trump and Macron Find Common Ground in Paris? 17.07.2017 22:35

Two Wharton experts take a closer look at President Trump’s recent visit to France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How You Can Become a Better Negotiator 17.07.2017 25:32

The three keys to becoming a good negotiator are clarity detachment and equilibrium says attorney and negotiating strategist Corey Kupfer in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Ireland Pay a Heavy Price for Brexit? 17.07.2017 26:36

The U.K.’s exit from the EU will bring to the surface memories of a violent past and conflicting modern political realities for Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technology and the Decline of Morality 14.07.2017 29:30

Former Hearst executive Eden Collinsworth explores the fluid lines of morality today in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clock Is Ticking for a Health Care Vote 12.07.2017 26:49

There is little agreement about what needs to be done to fix America’s health care system -- and experts agree that a quick resolution seems like a remote possibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Desktop Dining Hurting the Restaurant Industry? 12.07.2017 27:41

Americans are eating out for lunch less than at any time in the last 40 years. Is that why restaurants are in a slump? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a Literature Major Became Chanel’s First Global CEO 11.07.2017 24:12

Former Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet discusses her new book about her career and what’s ahead for retail in the digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Money Managers Miss in Currency Carry Trades 11.07.2017 13:04

Money managers who do both currency and commodities trades could be overloading on risk Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biggest Mistakes Job Seekers Make Today 10.07.2017 19:51

The best path to a new gig isn’t what it used to be nor what you might think it is -- if you want to land the right position without wasting effort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Old-fashioned Board Games Thrive in the Internet Age 07.07.2017 22:19

Even in the era of amazingly rendered video games the old board games never seem to go out of style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mapping Critical Knowledge for Digital Transformation 06.07.2017 35:57

When companies digitalize in the context of their strategic knowledge it can uncover powerful growth opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the Internet Knows Us Better Than We Know Ourselves 06.07.2017 25:19

When the vast amount of information the internet holds is viewed through the right lens what it can reveal about us is remarkable says the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Trash-talking Affects Performance 05.07.2017 12:51

Trash-talking is fairly commonplace whether in sports business or elsewhere. But how does it affect the targets of these insults? Wharton research has some surprising findings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why We Need to Kick Incivility Out of the Office 30.06.2017 25:57

Disrespect and nastiness are worse problems at work than they used to be and they’re making our days harder. Author Christine Porath has been looking for solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Leaders Must Balance Ego with Humility 30.06.2017 24:23

Raj Gupta former CEO of specialty chemicals firm Rohm and Haas shares insights from his professional and personal journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making Statistics Work in the Real World 29.06.2017 4:39

Recent Wharton research examines the interplay between the computational complexity of statistical methods and their performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Leaders Gain by Listening Closely to Employees 29.06.2017 30:15

Bill Sandbrook CEO of U.S. Concrete explains what he has learned about leadership throughout his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fixing the Fed: How to Reform America’s Central Bank 29.06.2017 23:14

For many Americans how the Federal Reserve operates is a mystery. A new book by former Fed analyst Danielle DiMartino Booth offers an insider’s view. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Investor Learning Affects Firm Behavior 28.06.2017 6:19

Recent Wharton research illustrates the need for managers to understand where investor beliefs are when disclosing information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Huge Hole in the Standard Economic Model 28.06.2017 23:56

Standard economic models ignore important things like health and well-being. A better model would take the shape of a doughnut says author Kate Raworth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.