Public Policy

COVID Crisis: Balancing Health Care and Economic Policy

The pandemic has disproportionately hurt weaker segments of society. Wharton’s Guy David discusses why that needs to be addressed.

Can Election Polls Be Trusted?

Predictive analytics are invaluable in business, but they have proven faulty in politics. Wharton’s Abraham (Adi) Wyner shares three reasons why election poll results don’t always match the outcome, especially[…]

A Breakdown of the Biden Policy Platform: Five Key Takeaways

A Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden’s policy platform finds that his proposals would increase spending over the next decade by $5.37 trillion, but in[…]

What Will the World Look Like in 2030?

Big economic, technological and demographic changes are coming, and the pandemic is accelerating many of them, Wharton’s Mauro Guillen says in his new book.

Creating Inclusive Public Policies: Guidelines for Compassionate Regulators

“A policy’s success largely rests on how well inclusion is embedded in its blueprints,” write Santosh K. Misra and Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar in this opinion piece.

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[…]

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.

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