Public Policy

Collusion over Drug Prices: Will Generic Manufacturers Pay?

A lawsuit alleging that 20 generic drug makers colluded to fix prices reveals how existing market-based, competitive mechanisms fail to protect consumers.

U.S.-China Tariffs: Is There an End in Sight?

The sudden escalation of the trade conflict between the U.S. and China could lead to disruptive, permanent shifts in trade and global supply chains.

Why Central Banks Are Taking on Climate Change

Thirty-four central banks signed on to a statement warning that climate change is a significant financial risk to the global economy. Experts explain why they are taking a stand.

The Answer to Populism: Looking Forward, Not Back

There are solid economic reasons for the populist outrage expressed toward elite institutions in many democracies today, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece. What should we do about[…]

Trademarking Offensive Terms: Can Social Good Come from Bad Words?

The issue of trademarking offensive terms is being visited for the second time in two years by the U.S. Supreme Court. Is it possible for slurs to be reclaimed as[…]

Escaping the Rat Race: Why We Are Always Running Out of Time

Trying to balance the competing demands of work, family, finances, technology and self-care has left Americans perpetually pressed for time -- is there any way to get off the treadmill?

Gig Economy Protections: Did the EU Get It Right?

Protections for non-permanent workers laid out by the European Parliament are a move in the right direction -- but countries outside the EU will observe carefully before adopting them.

What Slows Urban Mobility in India — and How to Fix It

Like many countries, India's largest cities are congested. But congestion pricing won’t work because mobility is affected by other factors besides vehicle traffic, according to Wharton research.

U.S.-China Trade: Is a Deal Imminent?

Former U.S. trade representative Charlene Barshefsky says the U.S. will win some concessions from China in the current trade war. But the President’s strong-arm negotiating style could prove costly in[…]

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Why the Price Is Too High

As it enters its latest phase, China’s Belt and Road initiative is facing pushback by partner countries that fear it could lead to unsustainable debt.

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