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This Week in Business

The Wharton School

Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:02

Earth Day 2025 and the ESG Reckoning in Business...

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/18

Witold Henisz, Vice Dean and Faculty Director of the ESG Initiative at the Wharton School, explores the evolving challenges and opportunities in ESG strategy, highlighting the ongoing shakeout, investment uncertainty, and the urgent need for coordinated climate action as Earth Day 2025 approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

How Today’s Entrepreneurs Create Value Through...

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/16

Lori Rosenkopf, Wharton Vice Dean of Innovation, discusses her new book Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: Seven Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value Through Innovation, offering fresh perspectives on entrepreneurial success beyond media stereotypes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

The Hidden Economic Costs of U.S. Tariff Policy

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/14

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses findings from a new report showing how proposed U.S. tariffs may lead to long-term declines in GDP and wages, reduced foreign investment, and increased difficulty in managing federal debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Basel III, Crypto, and the Future of Banking Oversight

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/11

David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the evolving regulatory landscape in the U.S. banking sector, highlighting key contrasts between Biden and Trump-era policies, the uncertain fate of Basel III implementation, and the role of agency discretion in shaping financial oversight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

The New Tariff Era: Global Supply Chains Under Pressure

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/09

Senthil Veeraraghavan, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explores the immediate and long-term effects of rising tariffs on global supply chains, pricing, and consumer markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Policy Insights from...

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/04

Loretta J. Mester, Wharton Adjunct Professor of Finance and former President of the Cleveland Federal Reserve, shares her insights on the state of the economy, rising recession risks, and the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation and interest rate decisions in an era of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Teaching Financial Responsibility: Strategies for...

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/02

Olivia Mitchell, Wharton Professor of Business, Economics, and Public Policy and Director of the Pension Research Council examines the state of financial education in the U.S., the consequences of financial illiteracy, and practical steps parents can take to equip children with the skills needed to manage money effectively throughout their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Stock Market Uncertainty: Tariffs, Tech, and Investor...

This Week in Business ·

2025/03/28

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance, discusses the latest market fluctuations, attributing recent declines to tariffs and trade tensions while also analyzing the broader economic landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

The Impact of Tariffs on North America’s Auto Industry

This Week in Business ·

2025/03/26

John Paul MacDuffie, Wharton Management Professor, explores the potential consequences of new tariffs on the North American auto industry and how these trade policies impact U.S. automakers and their operations in Canada and Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

How Trade Tariffs Could Reshape the Housing Market

This Week in Business ·

2025/03/21

Morris Cohen, Professor Emeritus at the Wharton School specializing in Manufacturing, Logistics, and Operations, explores the potential consequences of trade tariffs on the U.S. real estate sector, housing affordability, and market dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Private Equity in Health Care: Investment Trends,...

This Week in Business ·

2025/03/19

Atul Gupta, Wharton Assistant Professor of Health Care Management, discusses the growing involvement of private equity in the health care sector, its benefits and risks, and the regulatory challenges surrounding transparency and ownership structures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

The 2025 Budget Debate: Tax Cuts, Deficits, and...

This Week in Business ·

2025/03/14

Wharton professor and faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, Kent Smetters, examines the fiscal 2025 budget discussions, the proposed extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and the challenges policymakers face in balancing tax cuts with deficit constraints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Lessons from COVID-19: Healthcare’s Progress and...

This Week in Business ·

2025/03/12

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania and Professor of Healthcare Management at the Wharton School, examines what the healthcare sector has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and where it continues to fall short in preparing for future crises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

How Tariffs Are Reshaping Aviation: Supply Chains,...

This Week in Business ·

2025/03/07

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, discusses how tariffs are disrupting airline manufacturing, increasing maintenance costs, and ultimately raising ticket prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Retail’s Tough Reality: Lessons from Joann’s Closure

This Week in Business ·

2025/03/05

Cait Lamberton, Marketing Professor at the Wharton School, discusses the closure of Joann Stores and the broader challenges facing brick-and-mortar retailers. She examines the impact of bankruptcy, shifting consumer behaviors, and the rise of e-commerce, shedding light on why traditional retailers struggle to survive in today’s market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

The Business of Layoffs: Strategy or Short-Term Fix?

This Week in Business ·

2025/02/28

Wharton Management Professor, Matthew Bidwell, examines the recent surge in corporate layoffs, exploring historical trends, economic influences, and the role of remote work in reshaping workforce decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:29

The Cost of Cutting Social Security Taxes

This Week in Business ·

2025/02/26

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, breaks down the economic impact of eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, how it could accelerate trust fund depletion, and why younger generations may bear the long-term financial burden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:27

When Colleagues Compete Outside the Firm

This Week in Business ·

2025/02/20

Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka discusses his new research that looks at how competing outside the workplace, such as in sports or board memberships, can hinder collaboration back at the office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:41

When Colleagues Compete Outside the Firm

This Week in Business ·

2025/02/20

Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka discusses his new research that looks at how competing outside the workplace, such as in sports or board memberships, can hinder collaboration back at the office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:14

The Fed and Inflation: What’s Next?

This Week in Business ·

2025/02/13

Wharton professors Nick Roussanov and Peter Conti-Brown join host Dan Loney to discuss the latest inflation data and what steps the Fed may take to keep it under control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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