Ripple Effect

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Ripple Effect episodes

August 19, 2025 Could Stablecoins and CBDCs Be the Future of Money? | Heath Tarbert
Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are at the center of a global shift in how money moves. In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein speaks with Heath Tarbert, president of Circle and former CFTC chair, about the role of stablecoins in modern finance, how they compare to CBDCs, and the regulatory frameworks needed to support their growth.

This discussion is part of a special series called “Future of Finance: The Rise of Crypto and Digital Money.”
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36 min
August 12, 2025 Regulating Digital Assets | Jessica Wachter and Timothy Massad
As cryptocurrency moves further into the mainstream, regulators are stepping up efforts to define its legal and financial framework. But how far will regulation go, and what will it mean for investors, businesses, and the future of digital assets? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Wharton professor Jessica Wachter, recently the chief economist at the SEC, and former CFTC chair Timothy Massad to discuss crypto’s evolving regulatory landscape, the balance between innovation and oversight, and the geopolitical forces shaping crypto policy worldwide.

This discussion is part of a special series called “Future of Finance: The Rise of Crypto and Digital Money.”
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39 min
August 05, 2025 The Rise of Crypto | Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula
Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment to a global financial force. But how did we get here? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Duke professor Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula, director of the MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative, to explore the milestones that led to crypto’s rise, the forces that shaped its growth, and what the crypto landscape will evolve into.

This discussion is part of a special series called “Future of Finance: The Rise of Crypto and Digital Money.”
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41 min
July 29, 2025 Perception Gaps: When Teams Misconnect | Henning Piezunka
A promising collaboration between two competing firms can turn into disaster if expectations aren’t crystal clear from the start, says Wharton’s Henning Piezunka. This episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series.
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15 min
July 22, 2025 Easy as 1, 2, 3: The Motivating Power of Streaks | Marissa Sharif
Wharton’s Marissa Sharif explains why streak rewards, like the kinds used by Duolingo and other apps, can be used to incentivize workers to meet goals. This episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series.
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13 min
July 15, 2025 Mind & Machine: Gen AI Workplace Revolution | Stefano Puntoni
Generative AI promises productivity and cost-cutting gains, but it also has the potential to increase employee well-being. That’s why Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni wants companies to put their workers at the center of the AI conversation. This episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series.
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17 min
July 08, 2025 An Introduction to Early-stage Impact Investing | Katherine Klein and Tyler Wry
Wharton’s Katherine Klein and Tyler Wry talk about their new book, An Introduction to Early-stage Impact Investing. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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14 min
July 01, 2025 Visual Marketing | Barbara Kahn and Zab Johnson
Wharton’s Barbara Kahn and Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson talk about their book, Visual Marketing: A Practical Guide to the Science of Branding and Retailing. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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17 min
June 24, 2025 Private Finance, Public Power | Peter Conti-Brown
Wharton’s Peter Conti-Brown talks about his new book that traces the history of bank supervision in the U.S. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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16 min
June 17, 2025 Unstoppable Entrepreneurs | Lori Rosenkopf
In her new book, Wharton’s Lori Rosenkopf profiles different entrepreneurs to show there’s more than one path to founding a business. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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16 min

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