Ripple Effect

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Ripple Effect episodes

October 24, 2023 What Role Should the Federal Reserve Play in the Economy? | Christina Skinner
Wharton’s Christina Parajon Skinner demystifies the Federal Reserve, one of the most influential and important institutions in the global economy. This episode is part of a series on “The Economy & You.”
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23 min
October 17, 2023 What Are the Signs of a Recession? | Nikolai Roussanov
Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov weighs in on the possibility of a U.S. recession. This episode is part of a series on “The Economy & You.”
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20 min
October 10, 2023 How Economic Modeling Can Identify Trends | Kent Smetters
Wharton’s Kent Smetters talks about the Penn Wharton Budget Model, a nonpartisan, research-based initiative that analyzes the fiscal impact of federal public policy. This episode is part of a series on “The Economy & You.”
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16 min
October 03, 2023 Is the Real Estate Market Going To Crash? | Ben Keys
Wharton real estate professor Benjamin Keys evaluates the U.S. housing market, which he says is in a deep freeze right now. This episode is part of a series on “The Economy & You.”
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21 min
September 19, 2023 Are We Moving Towards a Four-day Workweek in the United States? | Iwan Barankay
A four-day workweek is appealing to employees seeking work-life balance, but Wharton’s Iwan Barankay thinks it’s a problematic idea that won’t take hold in the U.S. This episode is part of a series on “Hybrid Work.”
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21 min
September 12, 2023 What Are the Pros and Cons of Remote Working? | Martine Haas
Hybrid work is here to stay, but it comes with trade-offs. Wharton management professor Martine Haas guides managers on how to get the most out of a hybrid workplace, while keeping the pros and cons of remote working in mind. This episode is part of a series on "Hybrid Work."
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21 min
September 05, 2023 Finding Balance With the Hybrid Work Model | Matthew Bidwell
Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell offers his insight on the future of remote work and the hybrid work model, saying the last three years have been a surprisingly successful trial run. This episode is part of a series on "Hybrid Work."
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19 min
August 22, 2023 Must-read Wharton Faculty Authors: Preparing for Leadership | Erika James
Crises will come, but well-prepared leaders can weather the storm. In this episode, Wharton Dean Erika James shares insights from her new book on crisis management.

This special series of the Ripple Effect podcast features leading Wharton faculty authors in lively, fast-moving conversations about their research and latest business books.
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18 min
August 15, 2023 Must-read Wharton Faculty Authors: How Successful People Think | Katy Milkman
Wharton’s Katy Milkman uses science to unlock the secrets of how to make lasting behavioral changes, which she shares in her latest book.

This special series of the Ripple Effect podcast features leading Wharton faculty authors in lively, fast-moving conversations about their research and latest business books.
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22 min
August 08, 2023 Must-read Wharton Faculty Authors: How to Create Value for a Business by Divesting | Emilie Feldman
Wharton management professor Emilie Feldman takes a deep dive into divestitures, explaining why it’s a viable and often overlooked strategy for companies to build shareholder value.

This special series of the Ripple Effect podcast features leading Wharton faculty authors in lively, fast-moving conversations about their research and latest business books.
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21 min

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