Public Policy

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The Economic Reality Behind Billionaires’ Taxes and State Budgets

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Faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model examines whether taxing extreme wealth can meaningfully reduce deficits and fund public spending.

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How Investor Wealth Grows With Delaware’s Politically Balanced Judiciary

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Behavioral Science

Can Classroom Cell Phone Bans Boost Grades?

February 3, 2026 • 4 min read
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Public Policy

Why Education Still Matters for Student Athletes

January 28, 2026 • 5 min read
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Markets & The Economy

When Monetary Policy Is Asked to Do Too Much

January 28, 2026 • 7 min read

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