Public Policy

A Return to ‘Normal’: How Long Will the Pandemic Last?

During a recent video conference hosted by the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center, Penn’s Zeke Emanuel said consumers and businesses in the U.S. will likely need to wait until November 2021 to resume pre-pandemic levels of activity.

Do Long Waiting Times for Voting Put Democracy on the Line?

Research by Wharton’s Gerard Cachon explores how the principles of operations management can help explain voter behavior and strengthen democracy.

How the COVID-19 Lockdown Is Affecting India’s Households

Nearly a third of all households in India will be in distress without additional assistance, according to a new report coauthored by Wharton’s Heather Schofield.

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[…]

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