This Week in Business
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Private Equity in Health Care: Investment Trends, Challenges, and Future Implications
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.
The 2025 Budget Debate: Tax Cuts, Deficits, and Policy Shifts
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.
Lessons from COVID-19: Health Care’s Progress and Shortcomings Five Years Later
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania and Professor of Health Care 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.
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Aviation: Supply Chains, Costs, and Consumers
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.
Retail’s Tough Reality: Lessons from Joann’s Closure
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.
The Business of Layoffs: Strategy or Short-Term Fix?
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.
The Cost of Cutting Social Security Taxes
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.
When Colleagues Compete Outside the Firm
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.
The Fed and Inflation: What’s Next?
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.
Finding Meaning in Work
New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink joins the show to talk about navigating the changing landscape of professional work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Incentivizing Consumers to Use Energy Wisely
Wharton business economics and public policy professor Arthur van Benthem discusses his research on the benefits of dynamic electricity pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' Strategy for Success in a New Facility and How They're Navigating Broadcast Changes
Bill Fagan, President of Business Operations of the Cleveland Cavaliers joins the show to discuss their successes on and off the court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Some Competitors Won't Accept Defeat
Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka joins the show to discuss his new research paper titled, "Difference in Deference: When Competitors Do Not Give in Despite Having Lost." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Behavioral Nudges Prevent Student Loan Delinquencies
Wharton's Katy Milkman shares findings from a 13-million-person field experiment that tested different ways to communicate with borrowers and, ultimately, decrease loan delinquencies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As People Still Recover From the LA Wildfires, What Can Business Leaders Do to Help?
Michael Useem, Wharton Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss how business leaders can help those affected by the LA wildfires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Economic Impact of Trump's Tariffs
Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel joins the show to discuss how Trump's tariff plans will affect the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building a Brand: The Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned on the Road to Cirkul's Success
Garrett Waggoner, Founder and CEO of Cirkul, joins the show to discuss the lessons learned from the company's business journey, from how the product idea came to life to developing Cirkul's marketing strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google Dominates the Search Industry: What Legal Avenues Will Regulators Take to Break Up the Monopoly?
Leon Musolff, Wharton Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, joins the show to discuss new research on why Google dominates the web search industry and what antitrust authorities may do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Insurance Industry and the California Wildfires
Wharton’s Benjamin Keys highlights the key lessons from the California wildfires for policymakers, insurers and homeowners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Imperfect but Improving: Is Commercial Real Estate Poised for a Comeback As Demand Trends Upward?
Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist at CBRE joins the show to discuss what's next for the commercial real estate market in 2025 as demand trends upward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit? Wharton Finance Professor Says It Will Impact All Borrowing Aspects
Sasha Indarte, Assistant Wharton Professor of Finance, joins the show to discuss why medical debt impacts your borrowing capabilities and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's push to remove it from credit reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Next Generation of Startup Unicorns Will Come From Corporations In Lieu of the Traditional Startup Path
Praveen Arivazhagan, chief venture builder and EY-Parthenon Americas venture building leader, joins the show to discuss research about businesses taking a non-traditional approach to growing their companies through internal venture building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Workplace Has Seen Drastic Changes in the Past Five Years, What's In Store for 2025?
Wharton Professor of Management, Peter Cappelli, joins the show to discuss workplace predictions for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Risk Remains Dynamic in 2025 But Are Companies Prepared For It?
President and CEO of AXIS, Vince Tizzio, joins the show to discuss predictions on the rapidly evolving risk landscape in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Real Estate Market Survived Until 2025, What's Next For the Year Ahead?
Susan Wachter, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, joins the show to look back on the real estate market in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's Ahead for the Economy in 2025
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel joins the show to talk about the 2025 outlook for the stock market and interest rates. Note: This interview was recorded in December and originally aired on December 26, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Did AI Grow in 2024 and What's in Store for 2025?
Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, Lynn Wu, joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence has evolved in 2024 and what we can expect from it in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overwhelmed By Too Many Choices When Shopping? Wharton Retail Expert Says There's A Right Amount of Choices But Do They Meet Your Preferences?
Barbara Kahn, Wharton Professor of Marketing and Retail Expert, joins the show to discuss why shoppers may feel overwhelmed when faced with many options and what strategies retailers use to make shopping decisions easier for customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anchor Institutions Are Vital to Local Economies; Can the Communities Recover When They Close or Merge?
Pat Harker, Philadelphia Fed President, and Deborah Diamond, Director of Anchor Economy Initiative, join the show to discuss the Anchor Economy Initiative, which examines how hospitals and higher education institutions sustain jobs, drive economic growth, and support equitable regional development in 524 regions across the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your Pride Could Affect Your Workplace Reputation. Wharton Research Examines Why Your Pride Level Does Not Always Show Your Competence
Rebecca Schaumberg, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, joins the show to discuss her research on how expressing pride does not always make a person seem more competent and its implications for the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The New Sports Economy: Where Fans and Business Converge
President of Media and New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Zach Leonsis, joins the show to discuss the evolution of sports enterprises, how the fan experience influences the enterprise strategy and accessibility of sports programming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Tariff Toolkit: Wharton Professor Shares Essential Strategies for Business Leaders
Morris Cohen, Wharton Professor of Manufacturing and Logistics in the Operations, Information and Decisions Department, joins the show to discuss strategies and counsel for how companies should react to potential future tariffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Culture Fuels Entrepreneurship Around the World
Associate professor of management Valentina Assenova discusses new research on how the buildout of entrepreneurism varies in various countries and cultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beyond the 9-to-5: Are Office Friendships Worth the Risk?
KPMG Vice Chair of Talent and Culture, Sandy Torchia, joins the show to discuss KPMG's Friends at Work Survey, exploring the dynamics of workplace friendships, the impact of remote work, and the differences in relationship-building experienced by BIPOC and women colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintain Your "Cyber Hygiene": How to Protect Precious Personal Data From The Growing Danger of Cyber Attacks
Tresa Stephens, North American Head of Cyber at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), joins the show to discuss why personal data is precious to hackers, how to lower the risk of cybercrime and maintain your "cyber hygiene", and why ransomware continues to be a threat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building Stronger Family Offices By Sharing Knowledge and Securing the Future
Raffi Amit, Wharton Professor of Management and founder of the Wharton Global Family Alliance (WGFA), joins the show to discuss the objectives and key takeaways of the alliance's 2024 Family Office Survey. The Wharton Global Family Alliance is a unique academic-family business partnership established to enhance the marketplace advantage and the social wealth creation contributions of enterprising families through thought leadership, knowledge transfers, and the sharing of ideas and best practices among influential global families. The Global Family Alliance benefits from the support of sponsors such as EY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin O'Leary Illustrates The Benefits of Tariffs for US Businesses
Kevin O'Leary, Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful, joins the show to discuss how tariffs will benefit US businesses and how they can potentially level the trade playing field with other countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bigger Hospitals, Better Care? Wharton Research Finds Benefits to a Larger Hospital Are Only Seen At Operational Level
Atul Gupta, Wharton Assistant Professor of Health Care Management, joins the show to discuss his research on smaller independent hospitals being bought out by larger hospital systems and how that impacts the quality of patient care and the overall operation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holiday Spending Is Up $1,800 Per Household. Is It Real Joy or the Price Pain?
Stephen Rogers, Managing Director at Deloitte Insights Consumer Industry Center, joins the show to discuss why holiday retail spending is up per household, how online shopping wins the holiday season, and whether self-gifting will remain prominent since last year's report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beyond Automation: The Job Skills AI Won't Be Able to Mimic
Allison Shrivastava, Indeed Economist, joins the show to discuss new data on which skills AI will replace, how it impacts workers, and which jobs will benefit the most from AI assistants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Automation Is Harming Low-skilled Workers and Possibly Their Voting Preferences
Automation is reducing job mobility for low-skilled workers and potentially influencing their political behavior, according to research from Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Look Ahead: What's Next for the US Economy After the Presidential Election?
Chief Investment Strategist for North America at Russell Investments, Paul Eitelman, joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the US economy and markets, whether a soft landing is possible, and how the markets will react to the presidential election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Japan's Leadership Model for the Longer Term
Wharton professors Mike Useem and Harbir Singh join the show to talk about their new book, Resolute Japan, which explores how Japan's corporate leaders are focusing on the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Employees Who Aren't the First Choice Hire Feel Less Included
Wharton's Samir Nurmohamed talks about his research on alternate-choice hires and how managers can help these employees feel more socially integrated in their work groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A New Era of Comfort: Wharton Research Shows The Rise of Smartphone Dependence
Shiri Melumad, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss why we use our smartphones as a security blanket and the psychological benefits that smartphones offer beyond functionality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election Season: A Test of Corporate Conscience
Andrew Jones, Senior ESG Researcher at The Conference Board joins the show to discuss how companies are helping employees during election season, the ongoing challenges facing corporate DEI initiatives, and how to effectively support the electoral process while remaining non-partisan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wealth and Health: How Financial Stability Impacts Your Well-Being
Renita Miller (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Wharton) and Doctor Joshua Levine (Chief of Penn Medicine's Neurocritical Care) join the show to discuss why financial wellness and health must go hand-in-hand to build stronger communities ahead of The Wellness Empowerment Project Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cybercrime Is A Growing Pain: Consumers and Business Need To Protect Themselves Against These Evolving Threats
Steve Grobman, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at McAfee, joins the show to discuss the serious threat of cybercrime against consumers and businesses, the different types of cybercrime, and how criminals use emotional manipulation to gather personal information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Disaster Strikes At Any Time, How Are Homeowners Protecting Themselves? Wharton Real Estate Professor Discusses His Research on Disaster Loans
Benjamin Keys, Wharton Professor of Real Estate and Finance, joins the show to discuss his research on federal disaster loans and how they've helped homeowners and businesses, why many homeowners do not have sufficient insurance to cover disasters like floods, and how low-to-moderate income individuals are benefitting from the federal loan program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Healthcare Showdown: How Each Presidential Candidate’s Plan Will Shape America's Future
Wharton Health Management Professor, Mark Pauly, joins the show to discuss the current state of healthcare in the United States and how each presidential candidate's healthcare policies will impact Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.