Knowledge at Wharton

Businesses could better deconstruct how people make decisions -- and potentially tweak the triggers say experts at the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Wharton research proposes an analytics model to help businesses identify their high-value customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton research shows that when consumers are offered more variety for future consumption their perception of present satisfaction changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. businesses looking to invest in Cuba face an uncertain policy regime and national security dangers also loom say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IBM is calling thousands of its remote workers back to the office as a result of a switch in its business methodology. Will other firms follow suit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his new book Obamacare advisor and Penn professor Ezekiel Emanuel looks at innovative solutions for the health care crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China is the world’s biggest polluter but it is investing aggressively in clean energy. What role will it play now that the U.S. has pulled out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods expands its presence in the grocery space but could also provide a boost to the company across multiple sectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China and the U.S. are learning from each other about the future direction of retail a real exercise in globalization says Hong Kong real estate executive George Hongchoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel is famous for its tech prowess. China has deep pockets and is a tech innovator in areas like financial payments. Is there a match in the making? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People are responsible for their individual actions. But what about the company as an entity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the digital era companies that have distinguished themselves as disruptors cannot afford to rest on their laurels according to a new paper from Wharton’s Mack Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton professor Kevin Werbach explains why the blockchain is poised to upend the way many industries do business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton experts discuss how a rollback of regulations on the financial sector would impact Wall Street and the U.S. economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In order to create a healthier corporate culture Uber will need leaders who are committed to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich says becoming more self-aware can lead to greater success personally and professionally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the U.S. moved from a blue-collar society to a knowledge economy certain things were lost including two-way loyalty in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Wharton research examines how healthy energy in a particular neighborhood can help reduce crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In India the world’s largest democracy 34% of parliamentary members are involved in criminal cases. Does democracy fuel crooked politicians? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elevated testosterone may lead people to make worse decisions and not question their impulses new Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genetic testing tells people if they are predisposed to certain diseases – and it carries major implications for insurers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A growing number of philanthropists is quietly using charitable giving to influence issues they support according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Wharton research examines how retailers can use online data to create more effective pricing policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like so many other things in real estate perspectives on whether the housing market has recovered following the Financial Crisis will depend on three things: location location location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penn’s William Burke-White and Columbia’s Christopher Sabatini discuss the growing crisis facing Brazilian President Michel Temer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.