Ripple Effect

Wharton’s Britta Glennon shares her research that dispels long-held myths about immigrants and how they influence the U.S. economy. This episode is part of a series on the “Business of Elections.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this year’s presidential election, both political parties are unwilling to tackle the burgeoning national debt. Wharton’s Joao Gomes warns that inaction is putting the country on a perilous economic path. This episode is part of a series on the “Business of Elections.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, listen to curated excerpts from the summer’s Ripple Effect “Financial Literacy” series in this special episode. Wharton faculty discuss financial literacy for teens, understanding healthcare debt and bankruptcy, AI in financial advising, and why financial literacy education should be lifelong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, listen to curated excerpts from the summer’s Ripple Effect “Meet the Authors” series in this special episode. Featured Wharton faculty authors include Witold Henisz, Cait Lamberton, Stefano Puntoni, Zeke Hernandez, Jeremy Seigel, Stew Friedman, and R. Jisung Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you missed it, listen to curated excerpts from the summer’s Ripple Effect “Back to School” series in this special episode. Wharton faculty discuss appropriate compensation for student athletes, AI in education, whether college degrees are worth the cost, and transitioning from summer jobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teens may underestimate the value of soft skills when looking for a job, but research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler shows how it can help them succeed in the labor market. This episode is part of the “Back to School” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the cost of college worth it? Wharton’s Peter Cappelli breaks down the pros and cons of getting a degree. This episode is part of the “Back to School” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a new school year unfolds, Wharton’s Christian Terwiesch reflects on how AI is changing education. This episode is part of the “Back to School” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can student athletes profit off of their own name, image, and likeness (NIL)? Wharton’s Ken Shropshire weighs in on NIL and its impact on sports since a historic Supreme Court ruling brought it into the limelight in 2021. This episode is part of the "Back to School" series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton's R. Jisung Park breaks down the surprising ways that global warming impacts health, transportation, education, and more in his book, Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The birthrate is declining as more young men and women eschew parenthood for a number of reasons, which Wharton’s Stew Friedman dissects in his book, Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family . This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton finance professor emeritus Jeremy Siegel’s bestselling book, Stocks for the Long Run, was first released in 1994 and is now in its sixth edition. Siegel talks about what has changed in investment strategies, and what remains the same. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rather than mining data for insights, companies need to think more strategically about the decisions they need to make, and use data to help them get there. Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni says that’s the focus of Decision-driven Analytics , his new book co-authored with Bart De Langhe. This episode is part of the "Meet the Authors" series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immigrants have long been cast as outsiders who take jobs and damage the economy. Wharton’s Zeke Hernandez dispels these stereotypes and others in his new book, The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers . This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With political instability rising around the world, now is the time for business leaders to develop a comprehensive strategy to mitigate risk. Wharton's Witold Henisz explains how in his new book, Geostrategy by Design . This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Cait Lamberton talks about her new book, Marketplace Dignity , which explains why customers want firms to treat them with respect and dignity above anything else. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton real estate professor Susan Wachter talks about rising housing prices and affordability issues, and what can help bring the housing market back into alignment in the next few years. This episode is part of a series on “Real Estate.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Benjamin Keys explains the opposing market forces that are driving the difficult decision between buying and renting property. This episode is part of a series on “Real Estate.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commercial real estate will never be the same after the pandemic permanently changed work habits. Wharton’s Joe Gyourko explains how empty office buildings will impact cities long-term. This episode is part of a series on “Real Estate.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Lu Liu discusses what policy changes may be needed to break mortgage lock-in, which is restricting real estate inventory in the U.S. housing market. This episode is part of a series on “Real Estate.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Financial literacy should be a lifelong education because economic factors change over time, including the amount needed for retirement, says Wharton’s Olivia Mitchell. This episode is part of a series on “Financial Literacy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generative AI can help improve financial literacy, but the current models aren’t sophisticated enough to serve as standalone advisers, says Wharton’s Michael Roberts. This episode is part of a series on “Financial Literacy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Sasha Indarte talks about her research into the effect of social safety net programs on debt and creditworthiness, and bias in the bankruptcy process. This episode is part of a series on “Financial Literacy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s David Musto talks about Penn’s financial literacy course, which is being taught to high school students across the country. It’s just one of the programs at the Stevens Center to help younger people understand money and make better financial decisions. This episode is part of a series on “Financial Literacy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Martine Haas talks about the trade-offs women make with remote and hybrid work, and working internationally. This episode is part of a series on “Women & Leadership." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.