Wharton Business Daily

Mar 07 2025 1312 ep. 24 mins 819
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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.
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How Tariffs Are Reshaping Aviation: Supply Chains, Costs, and Consumers

Mar 07 2025 8 mins  
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

Mar 05 2025 8 mins  
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 m

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

Feb 28 2025 8 mins  
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

Feb 26 2025 10 mins  
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

Feb 20 2025 9 mins  
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?

Feb 13 2025 21 mins  
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

Feb 13 2025 9 mins  
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

Feb 11 2025 10 mins  
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

Feb 06 2025 10 mins  
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

Feb 05 2025 14 mins  
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.