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Ripple Effect Podcast
Breaking down the “why” behind Wharton faculty research and what it means to you.
The Role of Firms in Immigration and Economic Prosperity | Britta Glennon
Wharton’s Britta Glennon shares her research that dispels long-held myths about immigrants and how they influence the U.S. economy. This episode is part of a series on the “Business of Elections.”
Slow Burn | Jisung Park
Wharton’s R. Jisung Park breaks down the surprising ways that global warming impacts health, transportation, education, and more in his book, Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
The Truth About Immigration | Zeke Hernandez
Immigrants have long been cast as outsiders who take jobs and damage the economy. Wharton’s Zeke Hernandez dispels these stereotypes and others in his new book, The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
Geostrategy by Design | Witold Henisz
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.
Why Is Greenwashing So Concerning? | Sarah Light
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. This episode is part of the “Climate Crisis” series.
Who Does Climate Change Hit the Hardest? | Susanna Berkouwer
Research from Wharton’s Susanna Berkouwer is helping economists and policymakers better understand the impact that climate change has on the poor across the world. In this conversation, they explain why low-income populations are so vulnerable to the climate crisis and what can be done to improve their future. This episode is part of the “Climate Crisis” series.
Who Is Responsible for the Planet? | Brian Berkey
With time running short to stop catastrophic climate change, there is a moral and ethical imperative for companies and consumers to act now, according to Wharton professor Brian Berkey. In this conversation, he describes why decision-making must change in order to save the planet. This episode is part of the “Climate Crisis” series.
Why Climate Risk Is Financial Risk | Witold Henisz
Witold Henisz, vice dean and faculty director of Wharton’s ESG Initiative, has been leading research on environmental, social, and governance factors long before ESG became a trending topic. In this podcast, he explains the importance of making the business case for ESG and addressing climate change and why it’s so difficult to put hard science behind the numbers. This episode is part of the “Climate Crisis” series.
