Wharton School Professor Lindsey Cameron explains the value of using different meditation and mindfulness techniques depending on the type of work an employee is doing, whether that is group work or individual work.

EPISODE OVERVIEW
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Wharton Professor Lindsey Cameron explores how mindfulness impacts employee well-being, team dynamics, and leadership. Her research highlights practical techniques—from brief meditations to emerging psychedelic applications in the workplace.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#Mindfulness #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeWellbeing #EmployeeWellness
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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EPISODE OVERVIEW
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Wharton Professor Lindsey Cameron explores how mindfulness impacts employee well-being, team dynamics, and leadership. Her research highlights practical techniques—from brief meditations to emerging psychedelic applications in the workplace.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#Mindfulness #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeWellbeing #EmployeeWellness
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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In this conversation, Wharton School Professor Matthew Bidwell discusses the current challenges facing recent college graduates entering the workforce. While the broader labor market remains relatively strong, Bidwell notes that unemployment among college graduates has been trending upward for several years, reaching its highest level since 2015.

He explores the reasons behind a stagnating job market—highlighting employer caution, reduced hiring and quitting rates, and overall economic uncertainty. Bidwell also addresses the long-term career implications of accepting lower-quality jobs during economic downturns, the value of early career mobility, and the tradeoffs of remote work for new graduates.

Recorded during the 2024 graduation season, the discussion provides timely insight into employment trends and strategic advice for navigating early career decisions in a cautious hiring environment.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Wharton Business Daily podcast features interviews with top business leaders, innovators, and renowned Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: http://whr.tn/businessdaily

#LaborMarket #EmploymentTrends #WorkplaceTrends #JobMarket
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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The WNBA is at the center of a major shift in women’s sports, with stars like Angel Reese calling for players to “get what they’re worth.” But as the league reportedly operates at a $40 million loss, where does that increased value come from—and how sustainable is the business model?

In this discussion, Wharton Vice Dean of AI & Analytics Eric Bradlow examines how WNBA players are building value beyond base salaries through personal branding, sponsorships, and marketing deals. Professor Bradlow also explore how media rights, viewership, and advertising revenue shape the financial future of women's leagues like the WNBA and NWSL.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Wharton Business Daily podcast features interviews with top business leaders, innovators, and renowned Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: http://whr.tn/businessdaily

#sportsbusiness #SportsMarketing #NWSL #SportsEconomics #SportsIndustry #WNBA2025
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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The Wharton School Professor Iwan Barankay discusses the existing literature on employee wellness programs, highlighting their limited proven efficacy.

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton Professor Iwan Barankay explores the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs, highlighting findings from randomized controlled trials. He discusses how programs like fitness incentives have not shown to increase productivity nor reduce healthcare costs. He explains that further research is needed to look into the efficacy of mental health wellness offerings, given employees' high levels of stress.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #WellnessPrograms #Productivity
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton Professor Iwan Barankay explores the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs, highlighting findings from randomized controlled trials. He discusses how programs like fitness incentives have not shown to increase productivity nor reduce healthcare costs. He explains that further research is needed to look into the efficacy of mental health wellness offerings, given employees' high levels of stress.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellness #EmployeeWellbeing #WellnessPrograms
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Management G. Richard Shell discusses negotiation strategies in the context of U.S. tariffs. Shell explains how President Trump's negotiation tactics rely heavily on leverage, cost imposition, and perception management rather than traditional relationship-based methods. The conversation highlights the contrast between transactional and collaborative negotiation styles in business and politics.

#Tariffs #Negotiation #TradePolicy #TradeWar
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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The Wharton School Professor Itay Goldstein about the economic uncertainty stemming from recent U.S. tariff policies and potential threats to the Federal Reserve's independence. Goldstein explains how policy shifts—like fluctuating tariffs and discussions around replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell—are impacting market volatility, investor anxiety, and financial stability. He outlines the importance of central bank independence and how both stock and bond markets are reacting. They also discuss possible best-case scenarios for future economic stability and growth.

#FederalReserve #EconomicPolicy #Tariffs #USEconomy #StockMarket #CentralBank #Fed
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Howard Butcher III Professor of Finance Joao Gomes breaks down the Trump administration's tariff strategy, discussing economic theory, trade deficits, and the global impact of aggressive trade policies. The conversation explores the strategic use of uncertainty, corporate response, and the long-term outlook for tariffs in U.S. policy. Keywords: tariffs, Trump trade policy, trade deficit, economic uncertainty, U.S. economy, global trade, Wharton School.

#Tariffs #TradePolicy #GlobalEconomy #TradeWar
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Deputy Dean at the Wharton School Nancy Rothbard explains the differences in the way that bosses' online disclosure on social platform are received by their subordinates based on the managers' gender in this clip from an episode of the Ripple Effect podcast.

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton’s Nancy Rothbard explores how social media impacts workplace culture, from self-disclosure to remote work dynamics. Learn how cute dog photos, personal stories, and online connections help build stronger professional bonds—and how gender, hierarchy, and workplace boundaries play a role.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#WorkCulture #Coworkers #WorkplaceCulture #socialmedia
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton’s Nancy Rothbard explores how social media impacts workplace culture, from self-disclosure to remote work dynamics. Learn how cute dog photos, personal stories, and online connections help build stronger professional bonds—and how gender, hierarchy, and workplace boundaries play a role.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#WorkCulture #Coworkers #WorkplaceCulture
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Companies conduct collective layoffs for many reasons—but how do consumers react when the reason is offshoring versus automation? Wharton School Professor Stefano Puntoni explores new research showing that people respond more negatively when jobs are moved overseas. Using social media data and randomized experiments, the study highlights the role of social contracts, public sentiment, and labor expectations in shaping firm reputation.

#Layoffs #Offshoring #ConsumerBehavior #BusinessEthics #JobCuts
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

The Wharton School Professor Stewart Friedman discusses how to think about the transition to retirement and centering your values in the process.

EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this interview, Stew Friedman discusses how to maintain work-life harmony after retirement and how shifting personal values and skills influence life transitions. He examines strategies for integrating work, family, community, and personal well-being during retirement, highlighting the importance of sustaining purpose and connection beyond full-time employment. The discussion also covers how external factors like technology, economic change, and evolving career identities impact retirement planning and post-retirement engagement.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.


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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this interview, Stew Friedman discusses how to maintain work-life harmony after retirement and how shifting personal values and skills influence life transitions. He examines strategies for integrating work, family, community, and personal well-being during retirement, highlighting the importance of sustaining purpose and connection beyond full-time employment. The discussion also covers how external factors like technology, economic change, and evolving career identities impact retirement planning and post-retirement engagement.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#retirement #retirementplanning #retirementgoals #retirementstrategy

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

The Wharton School Professor Sylvain Catherine explains how Social Security tax cuts would affect future generations' finances.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

Wharton Professor Peter Conti-Brown discusses the critical importance of maintaining the Federal Reserve's independence amid growing political pressure, particularly from former President Trump. Drawing from his upcoming book Private Finance Public Power, Conti-Brown highlights how political attacks risk damaging the Fed’s ability to manage dynamic economic challenges.

#FederalReserve #JeromePowell #Fed #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicPolicy
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Wharton professor Lori Rosenkopf explores modern entrepreneurship in Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: Seven Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value Through Innovation. The book highlights diverse entrepreneurial journeys, emphasizing resilience, innovation, and value creation beyond traditional venture-backed success stories. With insights on social entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and AI's rising impact, Rosenkopf redefines how success is built in today’s economy.

#StartupSuccess #EntrepreneurMindset #InnovationInAction #SocialEntrepreneurship
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton finance professor Sylvain Catherine joins The Ripple Effect podcast to discuss the future of Social Security and its impact on wealth inequality in the U.S. He explains why including Social Security benefits in wealth calculations significantly changes our understanding of inequality. The episode also explores the looming trust fund shortfall and potential policy responses.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

#SocialSecurity #taxes #RetirementPlanning #EconomicPolicy #taxpolicy
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

This Earth Day 2025, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues are under renewed scrutiny amid a shifting political climate and evolving economic landscape. Wharton School Vice Dean Vit Hennish joins to break down the current state of ESG, discussing key topics like ESG investing, greenwashing, and climate risk management. With billion-dollar climate losses on the rise, this conversation explores the long-term financial implications and strategic importance of ESG for business leaders, investors, and policymakers.

#ESG #Greenwashing #SustainableInvesting #CorporateResponsibility
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU