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In this episode of Wharton Business Daily, Wharton Professor Matthew Bidwell talks with host Dan Loney about recent job cuts. Starbucks announced plans to cut approximately 1,000 corporate jobs, aligning with a broader trend of corporate layoffs in early 2025. Government data indicates that overall layoff levels remain historically low despite recent increases. They discuss how companies use layoffs to streamline operations, particularly at the start of the year when financial reviews and restructuring occur.

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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.

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In this episode of Wharton Business Daily, Wharton Professor Matthew Bidwell talks with host Dan Loney about recent job cuts. Starbucks announced plans to cut approximately 1,000 corporate jobs, aligning with a broader trend of corporate layoffs in early 2025. Government data indicates that overall layoff levels remain historically low despite recent increases. They discuss how companies use layoffs to streamline operations, particularly at the start of the year when financial reviews and restructuring occur.

#layoffs #corporations #jobcuts #economy #economictrends #workforce
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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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Why Companies Are Making Layoffs in 2025

March 17, 2025 5:45 pm

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Chief Economist at WisdomTree, joins Dan Loney to discuss the latest developments in the economy, markets, and trade. As the August 1st deadline approaches for President Trump’s potential decision on raising tariffs on the EU, Jeremy provides insights on the possible impacts of rising tariffs on economic growth and inflation. He also explores how AI could help companies offset some of the increased costs from tariffs and potentially drive productivity improvements.

Jeremy further discusses the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, including the leadership of Chair Jerome Powell and the possibility of future rate cuts. With economic uncertainty ahead, Jeremy shares his views on GDP growth, inflation, and how the Fed should respond to the evolving economic landscape.

(Interview recorded on July 22, 2025)

ABOUT THE PODCAST
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 and published twice per week.

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

#USEconomy #Tariffs #FederalReserve #Inflation #GlobalTrade 
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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 10:11

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Chief Economist at WisdomTree, joins Dan Loney to discuss the latest developments in the economy, markets, and trade. As the August 1st deadline approaches for President Trump’s potential decision on raising tariffs on the EU, Jeremy provides insights on the possible impacts of rising tariffs on economic growth and inflation. He also explores how AI could help companies offset some of the increased costs from tariffs and potentially drive productivity improvements.

Jeremy further discusses the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, including the leadership of Chair Jerome Powell and the possibility of future rate cuts. With economic uncertainty ahead, Jeremy shares his views on GDP growth, inflation, and how the Fed should respond to the evolving economic landscape.

(Interview recorded on July 22, 2025)

ABOUT THE PODCAST
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 and published twice per week.

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

#USEconomy #Tariffs #FederalReserve #Inflation #GlobalTrade
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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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Jeremy Siegel on Economic Growth, Tariffs, AI, Trade, and the Fed

5 hours ago

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton Professor Henning Piezunka looks at why collaborations between companies often fall short, especially when each side sees the relationship differently. When one firm views the other as a competitor but the feeling isn’t mutual, trust breaks down and results suffer. The conversation highlights how misunderstanding expectations can derail innovation, partnerships, and long-term success, and offers Sony and Nintendo's collaboration-turned-competition as an case study. 

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.

#businesspartnerships #businesscollaboration #businesscompetition #strategicpartnerships #businessstrategy

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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 14:58

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton Professor Henning Piezunka looks at why collaborations between companies often fall short, especially when each side sees the relationship differently. When one firm views the other as a competitor but the feeling isn’t mutual, trust breaks down and results suffer. The conversation highlights how misunderstanding expectations can derail innovation, partnerships, and long-term success, and offers Sony and Nintendo's collaboration-turned-competition as an case study.

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.

#businesspartnerships #businesscollaboration #businesscompetition #strategicpartnerships #businessstrategy

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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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Collaboration or Competition? Why Many Business Alliances Break Down

7 hours ago

ABOUT THE EPISODE
John Zhang talks about how companies use tariff hikes as a chance to raise prices, knowing consumers may be more tolerant. He discusses how dynamic pricing lets firms charge more when demand is less price-sensitive and highlights the difference between raising prices and offering dynamic discounts. Zhang also talks about consumer reactions, competition as a check on pricing, and examples like Wendy’s surge pricing and happy hour discounts.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
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 and published twice per week.

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

#DynamicPricing #Tariffs #ConsumerBehavior #PricingStrategy #Inflation
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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 9:58

ABOUT THE EPISODE
John Zhang talks about how companies use tariff hikes as a chance to raise prices, knowing consumers may be more tolerant. He discusses how dynamic pricing lets firms charge more when demand is less price-sensitive and highlights the difference between raising prices and offering dynamic discounts. Zhang also talks about consumer reactions, competition as a check on pricing, and examples like Wendy’s surge pricing and happy hour discounts.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
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 and published twice per week.

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

#DynamicPricing #Tariffs #ConsumerBehavior #PricingStrategy #Inflation
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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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How Tariffs Drive Dynamic Pricing and Higher Consumer Costs

July 23, 2025 9:00 am

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Why do streak-based rewards—like those used by Duolingo—keep people engaged longer than flat incentives? This episode featuring Wharton professor Marissa Sharif explores research on how reward structure influences goal persistence, showing that rewards tied to consecutive effort can increase commitment and motivation, even when the monetary value is lower.

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.

#BehavioralScience #GoalSetting #EmployeeMotivation #HabitFormation #HabitBuilding

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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 12:46

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Why do streak-based rewards—like those used by Duolingo—keep people engaged longer than flat incentives? This episode featuring Wharton professor Marissa Sharif explores research on how reward structure influences goal persistence, showing that rewards tied to consecutive effort can increase commitment and motivation, even when the monetary value is lower.

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.

#BehavioralScience #GoalSetting #EmployeeMotivation #HabitFormation #HabitBuilding

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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

YouTube Video VVVJZjZ0M2dwS3JfRDQ2eHVXbGo5VUFRLk5MLUNpQXFybTg4

What Duolingo Gets Right About Motivation and Goal-Setting

July 22, 2025 10:08 am

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