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Women Make Great Investors But More Need to Join the Conversation
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Nancy Tengler, CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments and author of "The Women's Guide to Successful Investing," joins the show to discuss Women's History Month, women in the workforce, and how to attract more women into the finance industry.
This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Women in Business special in honor of Women's History Month.
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Google Antitrust Ruling, Market Competition, and the Future of Search
08:52|Herbert Hovenkamp, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the recent antitrust decision requiring Google to share its search index data, exploring how this ruling may impact market competition, consumer behavior, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of online search.
Expanding Retirement Portfolios with Alternative Investment Options
10:45|Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores the policy, regulatory, and investor considerations surrounding the White House’s proposal to introduce private equity and other alternative assets into 401(k) retirement portfolios.
Local Regulation and the Future of U.S. Housing Affordability
11:08|Joseph Gyourko, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Business Economics and Public Policy, explores 50 years of housing market data, highlighting how local regulation, slowing construction, and regional demand shifts are reshaping affordability across the U.S., particularly in high-growth Sunbelt cities.
Interest Rates, Labor Trends, and the Future of Monetary Policy
10:04|Patrick Harker, former Philadelphia Federal Reserve President, and current Rowan Distinguished Professor at the Wharton School, shares his perspective on interest rates, inflation risks, labor force dynamics, and the critical role of maintaining Fed independence in shaping the U.S. economy.
Monetizing AI Platforms: Freemium Models, Sponsored Bots, and Beyond
10:35|Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of the Wharton Human AI Research Program, explores the evolving strategies behind monetizing AI platforms, the implications of sponsored chatbots for consumer trust, and the critical role of energy efficiency in ensuring AI’s sustainable future.
Labor Markets, Fed Independence, and Monetary Policy Uncertainty
10:00|Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and WisdomTree Chief Economist, shares his perspective on the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, the potential for rate cuts, the impact of tariffs, labor market dynamics, and the critical importance of central bank independence.
Back-to-School: Why Early Financial Literacy Matters for Every Generation
09:48|David Musto, Wharton Finance Professor and Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance, explores the importance of teaching financial literacy to students, the progress made in recent years, and why early education in personal finance is essential for preparing future citizens and voters.
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of AI-Powered Innovation
09:07|Gideon Nave, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, discusses his research on the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in creative problem-solving, examining how they can boost individual innovation while also raising concerns about homogenization of ideas across society.
Back-to-School: Preparing the Next Generation with Entrepreneurial Education and Skills
09:25|Lori Rosenkopf, Management Professor and Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School, discusses the value of introducing entrepreneurship in high school curricula, highlighting how it builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills that prepare students for future challenges in business and beyond.