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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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The Risks of Reviving the Keystone and Dakota Access Pipelines 27.01.2017 25:31

Experts from Wharton and elsewhere discuss the implications of Donald Trump’s recent move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Product Recommendations Can Lead to Bad Decisions 26.01.2017 8:50

New Wharton research reveals some surprising data about how consumers react to specific language used in recommendations and reviews and why that language could lead some astray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a NATO Exit Would Mean for the U.S. and Europe 25.01.2017 29:36

President Donald Trump last week rattled many European leaders when he described the 28-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization as “obsolete.” What’s ahead for U.S.-Europe relations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the Trump Administration Embrace the ’One China’ Policy? 24.01.2017 25:55

Two Penn experts discuss the latest economic developments in China and Chinese officials’ reactions to what is happening in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Smart Machines Will Boost Emotional Intelligence 24.01.2017 23:46

Virtual reality robotics and AI will spark a new appreciation for uniquely human traits like collaboration and emotional intelligence in organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Changes Are Ahead for the Affordable Care Act? 23.01.2017 27:19

President Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling parts of Obamacare. Is it possible to keep some aspects of the health care plan but not others? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Emotion That Leads to Deception 23.01.2017 15:29

Wharton research shows that spillover anger -- not sadness or another emotion -- leads to deception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Obama’s Scorecard: Hits Misses and His Ongoing Legacy 20.01.2017 29:08

Barack Obama led a committed and mostly scandal-free White House but he could have forged consensus on key issues with more persuasive communication say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Early-stage Investors Tend to Trust Their Gut 20.01.2017 13:16

“Gut feel” plays a surprisingly important role in decision-making by early-stage angel investors according to new research by Wharton’s Laura Huang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dressing-down: The Fashion Industry’s Reaction to the Trump Inauguration 19.01.2017 23:33

The refusal of leading fashion designers to craft outfits for Melania and Ivanka Trump is about taking a stance and bowing to a public outcry say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biggest Risks Facing the World in 2017 19.01.2017 23:37

As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos Switzerland a new report warns of the greatest challenges global leaders will face over the next decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building a Better Earned Income Tax Credit 19.01.2017 6:35

Recent Wharton research suggests that redefining who is eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit in the U.S. may make it more effective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

’Speaking American’: Regions Accents and the Subtleties of Language 18.01.2017 21:42

The New York Times’ Josh Katz discusses his compendium of colloquialisms and why people from various regions speak differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Online Reviews Matter to Businesses? 17.01.2017 12:46

Customer reviews affect the business of online marketplaces in surprising ways Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Right Way to Do Mobile Marketing 13.01.2017 20:24

Consumers spend 25% of their time on mobile devices yet advertisers spend just 12% of their dollars there. That’s about to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transportation and the Cost of Convenience 12.01.2017 22:35

Our transportation system underlies all of modern life from moving us to our jobs to bringing yesterday’s Amazon order to our door. But there is a mounting cost to this convenience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Science of Good Salesmanship 12.01.2017 20:34

Author David Hoffeld says science can help sales people sell in the way their customers’ brains are wired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the South Korean President’s Impeachment Trial Will Impact Businesses 11.01.2017 25:47

Experts from Wharton and Stanford discuss the impact that the impeachment of South Korean president Park Geun-hye will have on businesses there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Government Be Run Like a Business? 11.01.2017 25:10

Can business executives -- such as those chosen for Trump’s cabinet -- run government better or are the differences too great? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Canada’s Latest Cap-and-trade Program Fuel More Environmental Protection? 11.01.2017 28:03

Experts discuss Canada’s latest steps to combat global warming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: How It Can Be Done Effectively 09.01.2017 26:13

Wharton’s Benjamin Keys and Columbia’s Christopher Mayer offer a roadmap for the privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Economy in 2017: Why Uncertainty Is the ‘Biggest Risk’ 06.01.2017 54:12

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s Patrick Harker discuss what lies ahead as the Trump administration assumes office this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘Delicate Dance’ of Replacing Obamacare 05.01.2017 24:19

Repealing and replacing Obamacare is at the top of the Republican agenda but doing so will be a complicated process experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Don’t Need a Crisis to Act Unitedly Against Cyber Threats 05.01.2017 25:51

Jay Clayton Donald Trump’s nominee to head the SEC co-authored this 2015 opinion piece on why a collective response is needed to combat cyber threats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cause and Effect: Do Prescription Drug Ads Really Work? 04.01.2017 10:12

Drug ads increase the number of prescriptions for medications Wharton research finds but that doesn’t necessarily translate into health benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.