Iwan Barankay

Will COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives Work?

May 24, 2021
Public Policy
North America
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From free food to million-dollar lotteries, there’s no shortage of incentives to entice Americans to take the COVID-19 vaccine. But Wharton’s Iwan Barankay says these efforts won’t increase vaccine uptake[…]

Zoom Meetings Are Here to Stay: Can We Beat the Fatigue?

Apr 06, 2021
Management
North America
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The struggle with Zoom fatigue is real. Wharton’s Iwan Barankay explains some of the unintended consequences of videoconferencing.

Should Employers Make the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory?

Dec 21, 2020
Management
North America
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Instead of mandating vaccination, firms should remove any barriers to access and apply other forms of encouragement, says Wharton’s Iwan Barankay.

When — and How — Should the U.S. Economy Reopen?

Measures to protect the population while easing the county’s economic burden could include everything from electronic surveillance to radically altered work environments. Wharton experts weigh the options.

When Will the Jobs Return?

Apr 07, 2020
Management
North America
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Industries such as leisure and hospitality might bounce back sooner than others, but lower demand suggests more layoffs could be on the way, say experts at Wharton.

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Will COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives Work?

Zoom Meetings Are Here to Stay: Can We Beat the Fatigue?

Should Employers Make the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory?

When — and How — Should the U.S. Economy Reopen?

When Will the Jobs Return?