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Misperceptions about the key drivers and impacts of the housing crisis persist -- and clarifying those will ensure the same mistakes aren’t repeated Wharton experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Philip Nichols and Thorvaldur Gylfason of the University of Iceland share insights about why the economic recovery has worked but the political one hasn’t. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There was a big debate about whether to grant GM and Chrysler a bailout. Even those leaning in favor were not sure it would work. Wharton and other experts explain why it was the right decision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The global financial crisis exacerbated long-term trends including rising student debt and stagnant wages and left the public with a sense that the system is broken. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As digital products remake the world advertising and brands have evolved from sometime partners to ‘frenemies’ who are often in direct competition for dwindling consumer attention says author Ken Auletta. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In its bid to recast the North American Free Trade Agreement the U.S. has secured the buy-in of Mexico but it still faces resistance from Canada. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Penn Museum Director Julian Siggers is leading a digital transformation of the institution to make it relevant to younger generations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To perform optimally at work focus on what you can change and ignore the rest according to a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New research from the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative offers some solutions that policymakers could pursue to shore up America’s infrastructure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton’s Itay Goldstein and his co-authors have uncovered a very early warning signal on the state of the economy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research examines the development of mortgage-backed securities and why no one seems to heed the warnings of history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Central bankers are not elected by the people but they hold enormous influence. Former central banker Paul Tucker examines their enhanced role following the global financial crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author Morra Aarons-Mele lays bare some myths around entrepreneurship including notions about success rates compensation and the hustle needed to succeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does globalization help or hurt companies? Wharton research shows that it lifts all boats especially weaker firms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As companies struggle to contain soaring health care costs employee smoking remains a challenge. But a recent study by two University of Pennsylvania experts found that cash can be a powerful incentive to help smokers quit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With semi-annual reports investors would be worse off experts say and the gains to companies in cost savings and long-term planning are dubious. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recent trends show that while rents are falling for high-end dwellings middle- and low-income renters are still struggling to afford housing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

American Homebuilders of West Africa builds homes for locals while giving foreign investors a robust return. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is a $4.4 Trillion shortfall hiding in plain sight inside public pension plans. Are we doomed to have it create a major financial crisis? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During the financial crisis the price gap between Treasury bonds and notes became unusually large. Wharton finance professors David Musto and Krista Schwarz explain why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.