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Latin America in 2019: Will political upheaval stall growth?

William Burke-White discusses the economic impact of new leaders in Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico; upcoming elections in Argentina; and Venezuela’s upheaval in the face of Nicolas Maduro’s re-election.

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Designing with resilience to prepare for a changing world

Urban designers joined with architects, engineers, city planners, sociologists, and other experts to share strategies for adapting to rising sea levels, fiercer storms, and sinking shorelines, coinciding with the launch of the Certificate in Urban Resilience at the School of Design.

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The ACA in 2019: Will it face a reckoning?

Wharton’s Mark Pauly, Eric Clemons and Robert Field discuss what lies ahead for the Affordable Care Act in 2019.

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The science behind Facebook’s viral #10YearChallenge

Jonah Berger, an associate professor of marketing at The Wharton School, and author of ‘Contagious: Why Things Catch On,’ discusses why people are suddenly eager to talk aging on social media.

What changes will the EU see in 2019?

Wharton finance professor Joao Gomes discusses Brexit, trade issues between the union and its partners, the migration crisis, the growth of populism across the region, and a shaky relationship with the Trump administration.

Duncan Watts appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett are pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Watts as the University of Pennsylvania’s twenty-third Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor.

Penn mourns the loss of Raymond G. Perelman

The University of Pennsylvania is mourning the death of Raymond G. Perelman, one of its most significant and committed partners.

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Preparing for disasters in 2019: How can risks be mitigated?

Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther discusses how communities can better prepare for disasters in 2019.

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What’s ahead for the stock market in 2019

Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel examines the market outlook, Fed rate hikes, and the impact of the U.S.-China trade war.

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Money alone won’t address climate change goals—we need policy action

Wharton’s Eric W. Orts joins other experts to analyze the likely outcome of the 24th annual Conference of the Parties, the two-week U.N. meeting where a plan of action to reverse climate change is the goal.

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