Public Policy

Why Trump’s Visa Ban Cost Fortune 500 Firms $100 Billion

Eroded stock valuations reflect investor concerns that talent shortages hurt productivity and innovation, says Wharton’s Britta Glennon, who has co-authored a new research paper on the topic.

Does the U.S. Need Universal Health Care?

social determinants of health

Wharton's Robert Hughes explains the moral and social benefits of universal health care and how such a system might look in the U.S.

What Role Should Insurers Play in Covering Pandemic Business Losses?

For many small businesses such as restaurants, the denial of insurance claims for COVID-19 losses spells bankruptcy and closure. Public-private partnerships could help provide a solution, says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther.

What’s Ahead for the U.S. Economy?

role of economists

President-elect Joe Biden’s proposals promise wide-ranging economic gains, but the pandemic will continue to be a huge variable in the near term, according to an analysis by the Penn Wharton[…]

How the Biden Administration Could Tackle Climate Change

Rejoining the Paris Climate Accord will be a positive step, but options for the new administration will be limited to regulatory tweaks without control of Congress, says Wharton’s Brain Berkey.

How Misinformation Hurts Democracy

While overtly fake news generated by bogus websites can be dangerous, there’s greater harm in subtle misinformation that spreads through mainstream media, according to new research.

How Data Science Can Win the Debate on Police Reform

Rooting out racial bias in law enforcement starts with better data, according to Wharton’s Dean Knox and Princeton’s Jonathan Mummolo. Their research is bringing hard science to the emotional debate[…]

When Should Schools Reopen?

A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis provides policymakers with a framework to weigh the cost of COVID-19 infections in a community against students’ loss of future income due to lower[…]

Disaster Relief: Why the Poor Need Higher Priority

Current federal policies are inadequate for the most vulnerable communities when disasters strike. Wharton’s Carolyn Kousky explains why prioritizing low-income families is key to disaster recovery.

How the Pandemic Is Affecting Working Mothers

A high number of working mothers are leaving their jobs during the pandemic, which is exacerbating gender inequality. Solving the problem starts with better policies to support them, Wharton’s Janice[…]

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