Public Policy

The Politics of Pandemics: Why Some Countries Respond Better Than Others

Strong state capacity and low economic inequality are more important than being a democracy when it comes to dealing with health emergencies like pandemics, Wharton research shows.

The Post-COVID-19 World Will Be Less Global and Less Urban

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The pandemic will reverse the trends of globalization and urbanization, leading to profound longer-term costs, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.

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.

Earth Day 2020: COVID-19 Reminds Us Why Science Matters

Fifty years ago, the first Earth Day was inspired by a scientist. The pandemic teaches us to seek refuge in science again, writes Wharton's Eric W. Orts.

China-U.S. Relations in the Era of COVID-19: What Lies Ahead?

The China-U.S. “Phase One” trade deal now feels like ancient history. How will the relationship between the two countries change in the wake of the pandemic? Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett[…]

What the COVID-19 Curve Can Teach Us about Climate Change

Much like flattening the curve on COVID-19, the world must act now to lessen the cumulative effects of climate change, says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther.

Pandemic Panic: Can Governments Protect Jobs and Markets?

Where the COVID-19 pandemic is headed seems unclear, but a recession is on the way. Wharton’s Mauro Guillen discusses what governments can do about the unprecedented challenge of looming layoffs[…]

What Are the Most Effective Ways to Insure and Mitigate Wildfire Risks?

Reducing future losses from wildfires requires communities to collaborate with insurers and policy makers, write Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther and Erin St. Peter in this opinion piece.

Will India’s Budget Help Turn Around Its Economy?

India’s economy is in dire straits -- but the latest Union Budget did little to address problems of slow growth and unemployment, according to experts.

What Will It Take for India to Reach Its Infrastructure Goals?

Institutional investors outside the OECD countries have infrastructure and India high on their agenda, according to experts who spoke at the Wharton India Economic Forum.

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