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This Week in Business
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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The Unintended Consequences of Affordable Housing Lotteries
Judd Kessler, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and author of Lucky by Design, tells how affordable housing lotteries function...
Inside Saks Global’s Bankruptcy and the Future of Luxury Retail
Barbara Kahn, Wharton Professor of Marketing, discusses Saks Global’s bankruptcy, the strategic missteps behind it, and how luxury department stores c...
How AI Is Reshaping Skills, Hiring, and Education
Eric Bradlow, Vice Dean of AI and Analytics and Professor and Chair of the Marketing Department at the Wharton School, discusses new research with Acc...
The Fed Chair Transition and the Future of Central Bank Independence
Wharton Associate Professor of Financial Regulation, Peter Conti-Brown, analyzes the end of Jerome Powell’s term, the potential next chair, and why Fe...
Six AI Trends Shaping Business, Education, and Markets in 2026
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research, explores six major AI trends for 2026, including model spec...
Regulating Foreign Insider Trades on U.S. Stock Exchanges
Dan Taylor, Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School, discusses how his research helped shape new legislation requiring foreign company executive...
Faculty Prediction Series: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2026
Susan M. Wachter, Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate at the Wharton School, discusses the outlook for housing and commercial real estate, focusin...
Faculty Prediction Series: Assessing Inflation, Jobs, and Markets Heading Into 2026
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, shares his perspective on the state of the U.S. economy, anal...
Faculty Prediction Series: The 2026 Labor Market Outlook and What Comes Next
Matthew Bidwell, Wharton Professor of Management, reflects on the cooling labor market, the influence of artificial intelligence, hybrid work dynamics...
Faculty Prediction Series: Where Artificial Intelligence Stands Heading Into 2026
Ethan Mollick, Co- Director of Wharton Generative AI Labs, examines how artificial intelligence continues to advance without slowing, highlighting its...
Free Versus Fair Trade in a Changing Global Economy
John Zhang, Wharton Marketing Professor, discusses his recent analysis of free versus fair trade, explaining the economic assumptions, political incen...
Why Today’s AI Bubble May Fuel Tomorrow’s Economic Growth
Lynn Wu, Wharton Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explains why today’s AI investment frenzy, while exhibiting bubble-like...
Understanding the True Costs Behind Credit Card Lending
Itamar Drechsler, Wharton School Professor of Finance and Co-Director of the Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research, explains the economic forc...
Examining How Amazon Fulfillment Centers Influence Local Economic Growth
Serguei Netessine, Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions and Senior Vice Dean for Innovation and Global Initiatives at the Wharton School...
How Chatbots Shape Emotional Well-Being in the Age of AI
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human AI Research Project, discusses emerging research on AI companionship...
Economic Signals, Policy Debates, and AI’s Impact on Markets
Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, offers his perspective on Fed decision-making a...
Rethinking ACA Tax Credits and the Future of Health Coverage
Mark Pauly, Professor Emeritus of Healthcare Management at the Wharton School, examines Senator Bill Cassidy’s new health savings account–based propos...
Navigating Holiday Retail Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty
Mina Fader, Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School, offers insights on how inflation, inventory strategy, consumer spen...
How California’s New AI Law Seeks to Safeguard Children
Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the goals, limits, and broader national context of California’s newly...
The Hidden Link Between Talent Shortages and Rising M&A Activity
Ezekiel Hernandez, Wharton Management Professor, explains new research co-authored with Britta Glennon revealing how limits in the H-1B visa program p...
How Coinbase’s Expansion Reflects a Shifting Regulatory Climate in Crypto
Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Economics and Finance, analyzes Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of blockchain capital-raising platform Echo,...
Understanding America’s $38 Trillion Debt and the Path Forward
Kent Smetters, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, explains the economic...
How Companies Are Adapting to the Generative AI Revolution
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton marketing professor and co-director of Wharton Human AI Research, discusses findings from a multi-year study on how companies...
How Fed Policy and Trade Talks Shape Market Expectations
Jeremy Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s latest rate deci...
NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting
Rob DiGisi, Lecturer in Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss how recent gambling indictments involving N...
How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Helping Buyers Navigate Expensive Housing
Ben Keys, Wharton Real Estate Professor, discusses the renewed interest in adjustable-rate mortgages, outlining how these products can offer short-ter...
Building Smarter Supply Chains: Lessons from Crisis, Cost, and Technology
Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, explores the current state of global supply chains—from the lingering effects...
How DMV Questions Shape Organ Donor Registration Decisions
Judd Kessler, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses his research examining how the framing of organ donor registration...
The Impact of Cell Phone Policies on Student Focus and Well-Being
Angela Duckworth, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, shares findings from her national Phones in Focus survey, revealing how...
How Expanding Executive Authority Is Reshaping U.S. Business
Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility in Business, discusses how growing executive authority...
Inside EA’s $55 Billion Buyout: Private Equity, PIF, and the Future of Gaming
Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance at the Wharton School and Co-Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investment Program, joins to discuss El...
Examining Fed Autonomy Amid White House and Legal Pressures
David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the legal complexities, historical precedents, and potential reforms sh...
Exploring AI Investments, Legal Challenges, and Customer Insight Innovation
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of Wharton Human AI Research, explores the latest developments in artificial intelligence...
Monetary Policy Uncertainty and Technology’s Role in Growth
Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut...
Balancing Optimism and Caution in Innovation and Business Strategy
Cait Lamberton, Wharton School Vice Dean and Professor of Marketing, explains how businesses can balance enthusiasm for new technologies, such as AI,...
Understanding AI’s Impact on Productivity, GDP, and Federal Debt
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, explores...
Google Antitrust Ruling, Market Competition, and the Future of Search
Herbert Hovenkamp, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the recent antitrust decision requiring Google to share its searc...
Expanding Retirement Portfolios with Alternative Investment Options
Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores the...
Local Regulation and the Future of U.S. Housing Affordability
Joseph Gyourko, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Business Economics and Public Policy, explores 50 years of housing market data, highlig...
Interest Rates, Labor Trends, and the Future of Monetary Policy
Patrick Harker, former Philadelphia Federal Reserve President, and current Rowan Distinguished Professor at the Wharton School, shares his perspective...