The economists’ word of the year Marketplace (NPR) The economists’ word of the year Sasha Indarte of the Wharton School says that economic uncertainty can cause people to postpone choices like spending, buying homes, how much to save, and how much to invest.
When does your brain think something is worth the wait? ARS Technica When does your brain think something is worth the wait? Research by Joe Kable of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues finds that subjects with damage to certain regions of the prefrontal cortex are less likely to wait things out.
Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here’s why CNN Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here’s why A study led by Louise H. Moncla of the School of Veterinary Medicine suggests that wild birds are an emerging reservoir for North America’s bird flu virus and that surveillance of migrating birds is critical to stopping future outbreaks.
Has RSV vaccine hesitancy subsided? U.S. News & World Report Has RSV vaccine hesitancy subsided? A survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that more Americans believe in the effectiveness of vaccines developed to protect newborns and seniors against RSV.
Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says stock sell-off is ‘healthy’ as cautious Fed gives investors a ‘reality check’ CNBC Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says stock sell-off is ‘healthy’ as cautious Fed gives investors a ‘reality check’ Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School expects the Federal Reserve to pare back the number of rate cuts next year, with just one or two reductions.
Bosses struggle to police workers’ use of AI The Irish Times (Dublin) Bosses struggle to police workers’ use of AI Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School says that workers who privately use generative AI to accelerate their work might not be willing to admit it.
Europe has a leadership vacuum. How will it handle Trump? The New York Times Europe has a leadership vacuum. How will it handle Trump? Amy Gutmann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Germany is front and center in the economic problems currently afflicting Europe.
A rift in Trump world over how to make America healthier The New York Times A rift in Trump world over how to make America healthier Kevin Volpp of the Wharton School says that the U.S. needs to consider alternate solutions to handing out weight-loss drugs for everyone who qualifies, such as marketing restrictions and taxes on sugary beverages.
California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country Fortune California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine says the latest H5N1 bird flu strain might have a greater potential to adapt and cause severe disease in humans.
Think you’re high class? How do you feel about twice-baked potatoes? The New York Times Think you’re high class? How do you feel about twice-baked potatoes? The Food Social Class Test, an online survey that links food and class, is based on a 2020 report co-authored by Jonah Berger of the Wharton School.