This Week in Business
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.
Our Latest Episodes
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The Fed’s Payment Rails and Fintech Access
David Zaring, Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics, discusses the Fed’s proposal to grant limited payment system access to fintech and crypto firms.
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Zeke Emanuel on Medicare Payment and Innovation Reform
Zeke Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives at the Wharton School, analyzes CMS reforms, Medicare Advantage oversight, and payment changes shaping federal health spending.
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The Economic Cost of Conflict With Iran
Penn Wharton Budget Model Director breaks down the budgetary impact, oil price shock, GDP loss, and Federal Reserve implications of escalating tensions with Iran.
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The Decline of the Cover Letter in the AI Era
Wharton professor of business economics and public policy discusses how artificial intelligence is weakening the value of cover letters and reshaping hiring signals.
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From Hype to Impact: AI Reshapes Enterprise Software
Wharton marketing professor and AI research leader examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting SaaS business models, pricing structures, and competitive dynamics.
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Fed Leadership, Rate Cuts, and Geopolitical Risks Ahead
Jeremy Siegel examines the Supreme Court’s tariff decision, market performance, Fed leadership changes, and geopolitical risks shaping the economic outlook.
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Understanding Crypto Sentiment and Market Signals
Wharton’s David Reibstein discusses new research measuring consumer confidence in cryptocurrency and its relationship to price movements and regulation.
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How Geopolitics Is Hitting Local Gas Stations
Wharton professor explains how U.S. sanctions on a Russian energy company are straining family-run gas station franchisees in the Northeast.
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Why Hiring Has Slowed Without Mass Layoffs
Wharton management professor discusses the slowdown in white-collar hiring, investor pressure, and the uncertain role of AI in shaping today’s labor market.
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Stablecoins Explained: Bridging Digital Assets and Traditional Finance
Wharton legal and business ethics expert explains how stablecoins work, why they are often misunderstood, and how a new academic toolkit clarifies their role in global finance.
