Public Policy

Would COVID-19 Vaccine Nudges Work?

Patients are more likely to get vaccinated when they receive text reminders that a shot is ready and waiting for them, according to the results of a large field experiment.

Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Preschool and Childcare Policies

A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model looks at how both targeted and universal preschool and childcare programs would impact the U.S. economy.

Are Emissions Standards Helping to Curb Air Pollution?

Wharton’s Arthur van Benthem shares key findings from a forthcoming study on vehicle air pollution and emissions standards, and the takeaways for policymakers and consumers.

What Will Give Electric Cars a Boost in the U.S.?

Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie says building consumer confidence in electric vehicles will help the Biden administration succeed in its plan to cut gas-powered cars and emissions.

How the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Would Impact the Economy

Higher government debt will crowd out private capital and erode productivity, leaving GDP unchanged, a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis shows.

Should the Federal Government ‘Green’ Its Pension Plan?

Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell explains the reasons behind the federal government’s call to re-examine its pension investments in light of climate change.

Jobs Report: The Economy Is Recovering, but Racial Disparity Persists

The most recent jobs report shows the U.S. economy is improving, but not for all Americans, writes Wharton professor emeritus Bernard E. Anderson in this opinion piece.

How the Pandemic Has Exposed Racial Disparities in Health Care

A new study co-authored by Wharton’s David Asch finds Black patients are dying at higher rates from COVID-19 because of where they are hospitalized.

Vaccine Passports: Why the Market Should Decide

In this opinion piece, Robert Field argues that the market, not state laws, should determine whether businesses can require proof of vaccination by customers and staff.

How Megaproviders Keep Health Care Costs High

In their new book ‘Big Med,’ David Dranove and Wharton’s Lawton R. Burns look at the rise of megaproviders -- expansive health care organizations -- and their role in runaway[…]

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