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Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect

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 Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

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  • Loyalty Programs | Peter Fader

    Loyalty Programs | Peter Fader
    Sep 9 2025
    Are loyalty programs worth it for retailers? Yes, says Wharton’s Peter Fader, but only if they are designed for customer lifetime value. This episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series.

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    14 mins
  • Rethinking Retail | Barbara Kahn

    Rethinking Retail | Barbara Kahn
    Sep 2 2025
    Wharton's Barbara Kahn, author of The Shopping Revolution: How Retailers Succeed in an Era of Endless Disruption, explains the latest trends in retail, how AI fits into the customer experience, and what's to come for brick-and-mortar. This episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series.

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    18 mins
  • Tokenomics and the Social Forces Driving Crypto Markets | Shimon Kogan

    Tokenomics and the Social Forces Driving Crypto Markets | Shimon Kogan
    Aug 26 2025

    What determines whether a cryptocurrency succeeds or fades into obscurity? In this episode, Wharton professor Itay Goldstein speaks with Shimon Kogan, adjunct associate professor of finance at Wharton and longtime instructor of Wharton’s fintech course, to explore the economic and behavioral forces behind token success. From network effects and user adoption to coordination challenges and the phenomenon of meme coins, this conversation dives into the mechanics of tokenomics and what drives value in the world of fintech.


    This discussion is part of a special series called “Future of Finance: The Rise of Crypto and Digital Money.”

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    30 mins
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