This Week in Business

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Booking Overview

Acast-hosted Wharton business program featuring senior academics and advisors who translate research into implications for industries and consumers. Great booking value for PR teams seeking credible, policy- and research-backed spokespeople on business strategy, technology, and high-stakes performance topics.

Metrics

Episodes: 1448

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 80.0k subscribers

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Contact Information

marketingtech@wharton.upenn.edu

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) faculty (professors/emeritus), recognized academic experts, and/or high-level strategic advisors associated with reputable organizations
Required Achievements:  
publication- and research-driven expertise in business/technology domains, senior academic rank (professor/emeritus), advisory roles with major capital or strategy organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

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Stefano Puntoni - AI Developments; AI Agents; Enterprise Investment; Regulatory Considerations; Business And Societal Impact

Recent Topics

Business, Economics, Leadership, Technology, Marketing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
This Week in Business
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Peanut Butter Raises and the Pay Equity Debate

June 19, 2026

Peter Cappelli, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, examines the resurgence of "peanut butter" raises, exploring how companies distribute limited pay increases, the impact of inflation on employee compensation, and the tradeoffs between rewarding top performers and maintaining workforce morale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceX’s Historic IPO and the Future of Space

June 17, 2026

David Hsu, Wharton Management Professor, discusses SpaceX’s $2 trillion valuation, the role of Starlink, launch services, and AI in driving investor enthusiasm, the influence of Elon Musk’s leadership, and what the company’s success means for the future of the global space economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding Congress’s Impact on Financial Markets

June 12, 2026

Courtney Wiegand, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, explains her research on how fiscal policy shocks and shifting deficit expectations affect bond markets, inflation, monetary policy interactions, and the long-term implications of congressional budget decisions for financial markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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