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This Week in Business

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.

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Is the US Prepared for Digitized Elections? Mar 31, 2020

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Leeza Garber, Wharton Lecturer of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, discusses how the Coronavirus might impact in-person voting in the U.S. both in this election year and beyond. From cybersecurity concerns to infrastructure issues, Garber talks about how we need to proactively work towards moving our elections online.

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COVID-19's Impact on the Future of Work Mar 26, 2020

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Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett chats with Dan Loney about the impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on our global economy and the role it will play in reshaping the future - including when we will see an economic rebound, the future of work, and rethinking what leadership means.

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Teaching the Importance of Financial Literacy Mar 24, 2020

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Brandon Copeland, Wharton undergraduate alumnus, NFL linebacker recently signed by the New England Patriots and Penn financial literacy instructor, discusses why he feels financial literacy is a valuable lesson for his students.

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How Do We Prepare for High-Risk Events Like COVID-19? Mar 19, 2020

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Wharton Professor Mauro Guillen discusses the launch of his new online course covering the global business implications of the coronavirus outbreak, and why it has become increasingly important for us all to learn how to to prepare as a nation, and at the organizational level, for our 'new normal' of uncertainty.

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Should Firms Disclose SEC Investigations or Abstain from Trading? Mar 17, 2020

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If a company is under investigation by the SEC, should that information be automatically be released to investors or to the public? Wharton Associate Professor of Accounting Dan Taylor discusses his research into whether or not companies are disclosing SEC investigations, and why the SEC needs to be vigilant and monitor trading in any firms they are investigating - even if the investigation isn't for insider trading.

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Understanding the Gender Gap in Workplace Self Promotion Mar 12, 2020

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Judd Kessler, Associate Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy at Wharton, discusses his new research that reveals men and women rate their work performances differently in part based on their gender, and the benefits of self promotion at work.

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COVID-19 and the Impact of Emotional Contagion Mar 10, 2020

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Is coronavirus dominating your conversations at work, school and with family and friends? Are you feeling anxious or worried about the virus and what happens if it comes to your community? Wharton Professor of Management Sigal Barsade talks about the impact of emotional contagion stemming from the coronavirus, why it has the potential to greatly amplify the damage caused by COVID-19, and how negative emotions - particularly fear and anxiety - can harm our decision making processes.

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Why Diversity is the Profitable, Competitive Thing to Do Mar 05, 2020

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Diversity Inc. CEO Carolynn Johnson talks about why diversity is the competitive, profitable thing to do, the state of the workforce, diversity challenges and best practices, and the Diversity Inc Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

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How Millennial Saving Habits are Driving the Future of Finance Mar 03, 2020

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Andy Rachleff, Wealthfront co-founder and CEO and Wharton alum, stops by the studio to discuss his observations about the banking industry, career highlights, why teaching is important to him, and how the future of the finance industry is being driven by Millennials who save.

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Breaking Down the Forbes Best Companies to Work For List Feb 27, 2020

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Wharton Associate Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell talks about the Forbes Best Companies to Work For list, how the companies made the list, the shift in the way companies treat employees, and how they attract and retain good people.

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