Why low interest rates hurt retirees Why low interest rates hurt retirees Low interest rates means lower returns for retirement accounts, underfunded pensions, and early Social Security draws for retirees, according to Wharton’s Olivia Mitchell.
Indigenous views of Christopher Columbus nocred Indigenous views of Christopher Columbus Members of Penn’s Indigenous community discuss their views of Christopher Columbus and how Indigenous people have suffered from Columbus-style colonialism.
What drives household bankruptcy? What drives household bankruptcy? Wharton’s Sasha Indarte on her research on the roles of moral hazard and liquidity in household bankruptcy.
How the pandemic is affecting working mothers How the pandemic is affecting working mothers Wharton’s Janice Bellace discusses how unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic is affecting women so disproportionately.
Why anti-racism education belongs in business school Why anti-racism education belongs in business school The co-presidents of Wharton’s African-American MBA Association discuss leading the Black at Wharton community’s response to the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests and the impacts the demonstrations have had on them and their communities.
Can election polls be trusted? Can election polls be trusted? Wharton’s Abraham Wyner, whose research covers data science and predictive analytics, explains why polls can be so problematic.
In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady Penn staffers discuss resources available to graduate and postdoctoral students during this challenging time.
The burning of California The burning of California Experts from the Wharton School’s Risk Management and Decision Processes Center discuss the California wildfires, why people underprepare for disasters, and what individuals and governments can do to prevent wildfires in the future.
Rebranding the NFL: How the league shifted its message on racial justice Some members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the National Anthem before a game. Rebranding the NFL: How the league shifted its message on racial justice The new football season brings a change in how NFL management is responding to Black Lives Matter and protests on and off the field for racial justice.
How foreign purchases of U.S. homes impact prices and supply How foreign purchases of U.S. homes impact prices and supply According to a new paper authored by Wharton researchers, a lack of affordable housing in cities with job growth is exacerbated by foreign buyers.