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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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Following the Dutch Elections Can Europe Pass More Crucial Tests? 20.03.2017 27:45

Europe is in a state of flux clouded by uncertainties over elections the Brexit process and lukewarm U.S. ties with Germany say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meaningful Work: What Leaders Can Learn from NASA and the Space Race 16.03.2017 18:25

New Wharton research looks at how thousands of NASA employees with vastly different roles were able to rally around the common goal of a lunar landing in the 1960s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Iron Triangle and China’s Health Care Dilemma 16.03.2017 21:05

China has made big gains in health care -- 95% of its population now has catastrophic coverage. But it faces big environmental and demographic challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Chinese Firms Bootstrapped Their Way to Global Dominance 15.03.2017 50:05

In just 30 years China is nearly the world’s largest economy. A new Wharton book looks at how they did it -- through the eyes of the nation’s top CEOs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue is the New Gold: How Ecofiltro Is Purifying the Water Crisis 14.03.2017 14:08

Lack of access to clean drinking water is linked to 80% of global illness. Philip Wilson is tackling the issue with his company Ecofiltro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Buck Starts Here: An NBA Team’s Playbook for Engaging Fans 14.03.2017 12:00

James Dinan Milwaukee Bucks co-owner discusses his organizations newest strategies to engage stadium-goers in the digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Income Inequality Robots and a Path to a Fairer Society 10.03.2017 28:12

Nobel Laureate Robert Shiller and Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel discuss possible solutions to the growing problem of income inequality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Data Mining Can Help Advertisers Hit Their Targets 09.03.2017 16:49

New research from Wharton senior fellow Shawndra Hill looks at how “second screening” impacts consumers’ responses to TV ads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improving Critical Care in Ghana One Facility at a Time 08.03.2017 14:17

Neurosurgeon Teddy Totimeh a 2016 Eisenhower Fellow seeks to build a private acute care center in Ghana to improve his country’s state of critical care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Republican Alternative to the ACA a Palliative or a Cure? 08.03.2017 23:34

The bill Republicans have introduced to replace the Affordable Care Act will likely erode coverage and not lower costs experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Closing the Gender Gap on Wall Street 07.03.2017 22:03

Ex-Citi executive Sallie Krawcheck talks about how women can compete at work on their own terms in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are You a Superforecaster? What Good Decision-makers Have in Common 07.03.2017 24:13

Research shows that there are certain kinds of people who can forecast correctly most of the time. What traits do they share? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Surprising Impact of the Decline in U.S. Manufacturing Jobs 07.03.2017 22:59

The decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs has the potential to impact many seemingly unrelated aspects of society and everyday life experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peak Performance: Lessons in Leadership from Mountain Guides 06.03.2017 24:19

Business leaders could get more from their teams with empowerment and trust-building notes author Christopher I. Maxwell in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrongful Benefit: Should Companies Profit from the Past? 03.03.2017 24:21

Recent Wharton research examines whether companies should be allowed to profit from past decisions that have proven to be detrimental. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the Google-Uber Lawsuit Hold the Key to Self-driving Cars? 02.03.2017 23:29

The best option for Uber may be to settle Google’s charges of data theft given what’s at stake in the race for driverless technology say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vishal Sikka: Reaching for the Future without Abandoning Infosys’s Past 02.03.2017 46:33

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka talks about artificial intelligence ”Zero Distance” to the customer and keeping innovation alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump’s Address to Congress: What Are the Takeaways? 02.03.2017 27:20

Experts discuss the plans President Trump outlined for the country during his first address to a joint session of Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building a New Foundation for Housing in Kenya 01.03.2017 16:19

Kenya has a housing shortfall of some 200 000 units a year. Okomboli Ong’ong’a an Eisenhower fellow is creating a business model to help plug the gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cats vs. Dogs: How Feline Agility in Business Leads to Long-term Growth 01.03.2017 25:30

In an industry dogfight businesses should act more like cats and forge their own path for long-term growth according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Stop States from Borrowing Too Much Money 28.02.2017 12:53

New Wharton research suggests a new way to hold states more accountable for taking on excessive debt while avoiding bankruptcy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foodie Paradise: How Technology Is Changing The Way We Eat 27.02.2017 24:33

Food halls craft beers and farm-to-table cuisine are among newest food trends. A new book examines how technology is helping restaurateurs keep up while staying profitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Will Environmental Regulation Change Under Pruitt’s EPA? 24.02.2017 25:37

Former Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt’s confirmation as the new head of the U.S. EPA has revived concerns over how he may steer environmental regulation in the wrong direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weighing the Impact of a U.S. Border Adjustment Tax 23.02.2017 25:48

The border adjustment tax proposed by Republicans would have “significant” impacts throughout the economy according to two Penn experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s Behind the Jump in FHA Mortgage Delinquencies 23.02.2017 24:31

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association Federal Housing Administration mortgage delinquencies spiked in the fourth quarter for the first time since 2006. How will this impact FHA loans and the U.S. housing market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.