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Not everyone is a born leader but a new book by Wharton’s Michael Platt says that neuroscience can provide the tools to become one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova shows that disadvantaged entrepreneurs can grow their companies significantly in terms of revenue and employment by working with incubators. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Adasina founder and CEO Rachel Robasciotti about her firm’s mission to change the planet through more ethical investing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Retail sales will see modest growth over a holiday season marked by the uneven spending habits of consumers affected by the pandemic according to experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rooting out racial bias in law enforcement starts with better data according to Wharton’s Dean Knox and Princeton’s Jonathan Mummolo. Their research is bringing hard science to the emotional debate on police reform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis provides policymakers with a framework to weigh the cost of COVID-19 infections in a community against students’ loss of future income due to lower quality education. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Katy Milkman talks with author Annie Duke about her new book that provides tools for readers who want to make smart decisions in any situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether it’s marketing a product or winning an election change agents never succeed by forcing their beliefs on others says Wharton’s Jonah Berger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New research by Wharton’s Sasha Indarte suggests that people file for bankruptcy not because of what they gain in debt relief but because they lack cash on hand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lower returns on investments could mean that retirees save less dip into retirement funds or collect Social Security benefits earlier than planned says Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Current federal policies are inadequate for the most vulnerable communities when disasters strike. Wharton’s Carolyn Kousky explains why prioritizing low-income families is key to disaster recovery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years a strong indication that the financial sector is working to balance a legacy of lopsided investments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A high number of working mothers are leaving their jobs during the pandemic which is exacerbating gender inequality. Solving the problem starts with better policies to support them Wharton’s Janice Bellace says. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shoppers are losing patience with retailers during the pandemic according to a new study that finds significant dissatisfaction with both in-store and online purchases. Wharton’s Tom Robertson explains how retailers can win them back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with Kwasi Mitchell of Deloitte Consulting about how executives middle managers and employees can contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The pandemic has disproportionately hurt weaker segments of society. Wharton’s Guy David discusses why that needs to be addressed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Predictive analytics are invaluable in business but they have proven faulty in politics. Wharton’s Abraham (Adi) Wyner shares three reasons why election poll results don’t always match the outcome especially in presidential races. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policy platform finds that his proposals would increase spending over the next decade by $5.37 trillion but in the long run would reduce the federal debt and boost GDP. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a stark turnabout the NFL is now embracing the same goals of social justice and racial equality that cost quarterback Colin Kaepernick his football career. Experts explain the change and why other brands should follow suit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big economic technological and demographic changes are coming and the pandemic is accelerating many of them Wharton’s Mauro Guillen says in his new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.