Regulating big tech Regulating big tech Wharton’s Eric K. Clemons discusses the pros and cons of boosting regulations on big technology companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple, after years of being penalized in Europe for anticompetitive practices.
Why the Fed has a hidden influence on foreign affairs Why the Fed has a hidden influence on foreign affairs Wharton’s David Zaring explains how the Fed can have enormous influence overseas—and whether there should be more accountability.
Can we tax our way into healthier behavior? Can we tax our way into healthier behavior? Wharton’s Benjamin Lockwood’s research works to determine the optimal rate for so-called sin taxes, like Philadelphia’s tax on soda, and asks at what point does a tax lead to healthier choices?
Why central banks are taking on climate change Why central banks are taking on climate change Climate change poses a significant financial risk to the global economy, and central bankers are concerned. One reason is that serious effects from climate change now look much closer to the horizon than recently thought, says Wharton’s Eric Orts, and central banks are responsible for financial stability.
Is Amazon too big? Is Amazon too big? Wharton’s Barbara Kahn discusses the second-largest retailer’s runaway growth and its place as one of the largest tech companies, and considers whether it has morphed into a monopoly.
Even Harvard is now teaching personal finance Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Even Harvard is now teaching personal finance Wharton alumnus and New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland was mentioned for his Urban Financial Literacy class, taught alongside Brian Peterson of the School of Arts and Sciences. To reform the credit card industry, start with credit scores Penn In the News The Washington Post To reform the credit card industry, start with credit scores Lisa Servon of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design co-authored an opinion piece about the U.S. credit system. “To make affordable credit accessible to a broader group, let’s fix the flawed scoring system that allocates credit,” the authors wrote. Photo finish After graduation, Wilson Fisher will study the history of art in Ukraine through a 2019-2020 Fulbright Scholarship. (Photo: Wilson Fisher) Photo finish Graduating senior Wilson Fisher will use a Fulbright Award to study photographers and other artists in Ukraine. U.S.-China tariffs: Is there an end in sight? U.S.-China tariffs: Is there an end in sight? Wharton’s Marshall W. Meyer and Penn Law’s Jacques deLisle discuss the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China. How modern monarchies are evolving How modern monarchies are evolving With the birth of the latest royal baby, Wharton's Mauro Guillen discusses his research on monarchies, and how the economies of countries with modern monarchies compare to those without. Load More
To reform the credit card industry, start with credit scores Penn In the News The Washington Post To reform the credit card industry, start with credit scores Lisa Servon of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design co-authored an opinion piece about the U.S. credit system. “To make affordable credit accessible to a broader group, let’s fix the flawed scoring system that allocates credit,” the authors wrote. Photo finish After graduation, Wilson Fisher will study the history of art in Ukraine through a 2019-2020 Fulbright Scholarship. (Photo: Wilson Fisher) Photo finish Graduating senior Wilson Fisher will use a Fulbright Award to study photographers and other artists in Ukraine. U.S.-China tariffs: Is there an end in sight? U.S.-China tariffs: Is there an end in sight? Wharton’s Marshall W. Meyer and Penn Law’s Jacques deLisle discuss the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China. How modern monarchies are evolving How modern monarchies are evolving With the birth of the latest royal baby, Wharton's Mauro Guillen discusses his research on monarchies, and how the economies of countries with modern monarchies compare to those without.
Photo finish After graduation, Wilson Fisher will study the history of art in Ukraine through a 2019-2020 Fulbright Scholarship. (Photo: Wilson Fisher) Photo finish Graduating senior Wilson Fisher will use a Fulbright Award to study photographers and other artists in Ukraine.
U.S.-China tariffs: Is there an end in sight? U.S.-China tariffs: Is there an end in sight? Wharton’s Marshall W. Meyer and Penn Law’s Jacques deLisle discuss the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.
How modern monarchies are evolving How modern monarchies are evolving With the birth of the latest royal baby, Wharton's Mauro Guillen discusses his research on monarchies, and how the economies of countries with modern monarchies compare to those without.