Economics

Nick Roussanov of the Wharton School suggests that inflation might be slowing down, with falling oil prices encouraging consumers to spend more freely.

Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School says that young tech CEOs are likely to depart with their wealth and success intact rather than lingering with a downward economy and increased regulation.

A study by the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that consumers benefit more than oil producers and gas stations from suspended state gas taxes.

A labor market model co-authored by Thomas Winberry of the Wharton School shows that raising the minimum wage has little to no impact on jobs in the short-term, as well as potentially negative effects on worker substitution in the long-term.

An analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model is quoted as showing minimal impact on inflation from the Democratic reconciliation proposal.

PIK Professor Herbert Hovenkamp says that food delivery companies succeed because of their size but remain vulnerable to competitors due to a mutual lack of technological advantage.

The Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center explains why poorer communities often have a harder time recovering from natural disasters.

The Penn Wharton Budget Model projects that Biden’s climate and tax bill will reduce federal budget deficits over the next decade.

Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School says that there are signs of significant cooling against the aggressive inflationary environment of the past 40 years.

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains how science-based tactics and techniques can lead people to the best results in life.