Wharton Business Daily

Wharton Business Daily

Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

How Policy Shifts Are Fueling Wall Street’s Rollercoaster

May 9, 2025 • 8 mins
Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Finance and Economics, discusses how the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and debates over Federal Reserve independence have introduced uncertainty into financial markets, driving volatility and investor anxiety.

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The Trade War Playbook: Tariffs, Uncertainty, and U.S. Economic Policy

May 7, 2025 • 8 mins
Joao Gomes, Professor of Finance and Senior Vice Dean of Research at the Wharton School, offers an in-depth analysis of the Trump administration’s tariff approach, its theoretical justifications, and the real-world consequences for trade, business strategy, and global economic stability.

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How Consumers Perceive Layoffs: Offshoring vs. Automation

May 2, 2025 • 8 mins
Stefano Puntoni, Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research, shares insights from his research on how consumers respond to collective layoffs—revealing that offshoring, more than automation, triggers stronger negative reactions due to perceived breaches in the social contract between firms and society.

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Understanding Trump’s Tariff Tactics Through the Lens of Negotiation

April 30, 2025 • 8 mins
Richard Shell, Wharton Professor of Business Ethics, Legal Studies, and Management, explores the negotiation tactics behind recent tariff implementations, drawing parallels between President Trump’s methods in business and his approach to global trade negotiations.

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The Fight for Fed Independence in a Politicized Economy

April 25, 2025 • 8 mins
Peter Conti-Brown, Wharton Associate Professor of Financial Regulation & Legal Studies and Business Ethics, and author of Private Finance, Public Power: The History of Bank Supervision in America (set to be released June 24th), explores the increasing political scrutiny faced by the Fed, particularly under President Trump, and how this scrutiny could undermine the central bank's ability to respond effectively to economic challe...

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How Investment Firms Are Reshaping the Business of Sports

April 23, 2025 • 8 mins
Eric Bradlow, Professor and Chair of the Marketing Department at the Wharton School and co-host of The Wharton Moneyball Postgame Podcast, explores the accelerating role of private equity in professional sports ownership, its potential move into college athletics, and the financial and fan-facing implications of these seismic shifts in the sports industry.

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Earth Day 2025 and the ESG Reckoning in Business Strategy

April 18, 2025 • 8 mins
Witold Henisz, Vice Dean and Faculty Director of the ESG Initiative at the Wharton School, explores the evolving challenges and opportunities in ESG strategy, highlighting the ongoing shakeout, investment uncertainty, and the urgent need for coordinated climate action as Earth Day 2025 approaches.

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How Today’s Entrepreneurs Create Value Through Innovation and Grit

April 16, 2025 • 8 mins
Lori Rosenkopf, Wharton Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship, discusses her new book Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: Seven Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value Through Innovation, offering fresh perspectives on entrepreneurial success beyond media stereotypes.

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The Hidden Economic Costs of U.S. Tariff Policy

April 14, 2025 • 8 mins
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses findings from a new report showing how proposed U.S. tariffs may lead to long-term declines in GDP and wages, reduced foreign investment, and increased difficulty in managing federal debt.

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Basel III, Crypto, and the Future of Banking Oversight

April 11, 2025 • 8 mins
David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the evolving regulatory landscape in the U.S. banking sector, highlighting key contrasts between Biden and Trump-era policies, the uncertain fate of Basel III implementation, and the role of agency discretion in shaping financial oversight.

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The New Tariff Era: Global Supply Chains Under Pressure

April 9, 2025 • 8 mins
Senthil Veeraraghavan, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explores the immediate and long-term effects of rising tariffs on global supply chains, pricing, and consumer markets.

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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Policy Insights from a Former Fed President

April 4, 2025 • 8 mins
Loretta J. Mester, Wharton Adjunct Professor of Finance and former President of the Cleveland Federal Reserve, shares her insights on the state of the economy, rising recession risks, and the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation and interest rate decisions in an era of uncertainty.

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Teaching Financial Responsibility: Strategies for Parents and Educators

April 2, 2025 • 8 mins
Olivia Mitchell, Wharton Professor of Business, Economics, and Public Policy and Director of the Pension Research Council examines the state of financial education in the U.S., the consequences of financial illiteracy, and practical steps parents can take to equip children with the skills needed to manage money effectively throughout their lives.

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Stock Market Uncertainty: Tariffs, Tech, and Investor Strategy

March 28, 2025 • 8 mins
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance, discusses the latest market fluctuations, attributing recent declines to tariffs and trade tensions while also analyzing the broader economic landscape.

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The Impact of Tariffs on North America’s Auto Industry

March 26, 2025 • 8 mins
John Paul MacDuffie, Wharton Management Professor, explores the potential consequences of new tariffs on the North American auto industry and how these trade policies impact U.S. automakers and their operations in Canada and Mexico.

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How Trade Tariffs Could Reshape the Housing Market

March 21, 2025 • 8 mins
Morris Cohen, Professor Emeritus at the Wharton School specializing in Manufacturing, Logistics, and Operations, explores the potential consequences of trade tariffs on the U.S. real estate sector, housing affordability, and market dynamics.

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Private Equity in Health Care: Investment Trends, Challenges, and Future Implications

March 19, 2025 • 8 mins
Atul Gupta, Wharton Assistant Professor of Health Care Management, discusses the growing involvement of private equity in the health care sector, its benefits and risks, and the regulatory challenges surrounding transparency and ownership structures.

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The 2025 Budget Debate: Tax Cuts, Deficits, and Policy Shifts

March 14, 2025 • 8 mins
Wharton professor and faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, Kent Smetters, examines the fiscal 2025 budget discussions, the proposed extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and the challenges policymakers face in balancing tax cuts with deficit constraints.

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Lessons from COVID-19: Health Care’s Progress and Shortcomings Five Years Later

March 12, 2025 • 8 mins
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania and Professor of Health Care Management at the Wharton School, examines what the healthcare sector has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and where it continues to fall short in preparing for future crises. 

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How Tariffs Are Reshaping Aviation: Supply Chains, Costs, and Consumers

March 7, 2025 • 8 mins
Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, discusses how tariffs are disrupting airline manufacturing, increasing maintenance costs, and ultimately raising ticket prices.

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