Ripple Effect
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.
Our Latest Episodes
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When AI Makes Financial Decisions
Winston Dou, faculty director of the Wharton AI in Finance Lab, explains how AI agents could improve financial decisions while creating new risks for markets, competition, and regulation.
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The Productivity Bet Behind the AI Boom
Jessica Wachter, Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Professor in Quantitative Finance at the Wharton School, explains the productivity gains AI investment must deliver to justify the boom.
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The Liquidity Risk in Private Credit
Itay Goldstein, Wharton professor of finance, examines why semi-liquid private credit funds can become fragile when investors want their money back.
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The Hidden Rules of Workplace Opportunity
Judd Kessler, Wharton professor of business economics and public policy, explains how hidden market rules shape access to top projects, leadership attention, and career advancement.
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The AI Boom Is Testing America’s Power Grid
Serguei Netessine, Wharton’s senior vice dean for innovation and global initiatives, examines AI’s growing electricity demand and the infrastructure needed to support it.
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The Psychology Behind Back-to-School Shopping
Patti Williams, Wharton associate professor of marketing, explains how back-to-school shopping blends family decisions, identity, nostalgia, budgets, and retail strategy.
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Why Consumers Are Still Spending Despite Inflation
Professor Barbara Kahn explains what is driving resilient retail spending.
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How Retailers Adapt When Growth Slows
Professor Marshall Fisher explains how successful retailers adapt their strategies when growth slows.
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The Business of National Reputation
Professor David Reibstein discusses what shapes a country’s global reputation.
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The Hidden Psychology of Vacation Envy
Professor Maurice Schweitzer discusses the psychology of vacation envy and how social comparisons shape our experiences.
