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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.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ripple Effect episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ripple Effect for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ripple Effect episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

How Retail Stores Compete With Amazon | Barbara Kahn

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11/14/23 • 17 min

Wharton’s Barbara Kahn assesses the holiday shopping season, how retailers compete with Amazon, and why opposing indicators make it hard to forecast trends. This episode is part of a series on “Holiday Retail.”

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Geostrategy by Design | Witold Henisz

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06/11/24 • 17 min

With political instability rising around the world, now is the time for business leaders to develop a comprehensive strategy to mitigate risk. Wharton's Witold Henisz explains how in his new book, Geostrategy by Design. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

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Finding Balance With the Hybrid Work Model | Matthew Bidwell

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09/05/23 • 18 min

Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell offers his insight on the future of remote work and the hybrid work model, saying the last three years have been a surprisingly successful trial run. This episode is part of a series on "Hybrid Work."

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Next Crisis: Empty Office Buildings | Joe Gyourko

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05/14/24 • 13 min

Commercial real estate will never be the same after the pandemic permanently changed work habits. Wharton’s Joe Gyourko explains how empty office buildings will impact cities long-term. This episode is part of a series on “Real Estate.”

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Women & Work: Does Your Biological Clock Have a Price? | Corinne Low

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03/06/23 • 22 min

Wharton’s Corinne Low shines an economic spotlight on gender bias by sharing valuable insights from her research on reproductive capital. That’s a phrase she’s coined to describe the economic value of fertility and the trade-offs that women face when choosing between investing their careers or their families.

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Climate Crisis: Why Is Greenwashing So Concerning? | Sarah Light

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04/11/23 • 25 min

How can regulators stop the deceptive practice of greenwashing without violating firms’ right to free speech? Wharton professor Sarah E. Light explains why this question is so difficult to resolve and what legal steps are being taken to protect the public from false and misleading environmental claims.

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2023 Ripple Rewind

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12/15/23 • 19 min

In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics.

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AI's Impact on Productivity and Innovation | Daniel Rock

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02/11/25 • 14 min

Wharton’s Daniel Rock analyzes how AI could increase productivity in the workplace and what’s standing in the way of widespread implementation. This episode is part of a series on “Innovation” that was produced in cooperation with Mack Institute for Innovation Management.

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Women & Work: Why Don’t Women Promote Themselves? | Judd Kessler

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03/06/23 • 21 min

Research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler reveals a significant gender gap in the way men and women talk about their own accomplishments at work, with men displaying more self-confidence than women who perform just as well or better. The professor explains why employers must be mindful of this gap, especially when evaluating performance.

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How a Philly Financial Literacy Course Is Helping Underserved High School Students | David Musto

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04/02/24 • 13 min

Wharton’s David Musto talks about Penn’s financial literacy course, which is being taught to high school students across the country. It’s just one of the programs at the Stevens Center to help younger people understand money and make better financial decisions. This episode is part of a series on “Financial Literacy."

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How many episodes does Ripple Effect have?

Ripple Effect currently has 83 episodes available.

What topics does Ripple Effect cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Ripple Effect?

The episode title 'Women & Work: Does Diversity Training Work? | Katy Milkman' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ripple Effect?

The average episode length on Ripple Effect is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ripple Effect released?

Episodes of Ripple Effect are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ripple Effect?

The first episode of Ripple Effect was released on Mar 6, 2023.

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