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Why central banks operate with a pack mentality

Peter Conti-Brown of the Wharton School says that almost all banking innovations and the practice of monetary policy have come from central banks outside the U.S.

More than half of U.S. employers ready to try four-day workweek

Iwan Barankay of the Wharton School says that a four-day workweek might increase pressure on workers to toil on their own time.

The Instant Pot was beloved. Now its maker has filed for bankruptcy

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that retail companies commonly claim that they’re carrying too much debt when declaring bankruptcy.

AJC launches new task force; A boundary-smashing Berkeley spiritual leader

Robin and Marc Wolpow donated $10 million to establish the Fund for Healthcare Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School’s Venture Lab.

Homeowners inspect the ruined remains of their property after a fire. Rubble, a chimney, and a rusted truck are all that's left.

Q&A

The risky business of homeowners insurance

State Farm, the largest insurer in California, has stopped writing new home insurance policies there, citing “rapidly growing catastrophe exposure.” In a Q&A, Wharton’s Benjamin Keys discusses climate change and its risk to the real estate market.

The Arbour Way Foundation commemorates launch with significant gifts to the University of Pennsylvania’s Venture Lab and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

The Arbour Way Foundation has made a $10 million commitment to the Wharton School’s Venture Lab to establish a dedicated health care entrepreneurship vertical for students, with remarks from President Liz Magill.

Boycotts hit stocks hard. Here’s what might be next for Bud, Target and others caught in the anti-Pride backlash

Americus Reed of the Wharton School says that aligning with social issues gives companies an opportunity to link more deeply with consumers.

The complete guide to haggling in this economy

To plan for a negotiation, Richard Shell of the Wharton School recommends humanizing oneself, practicing with a script, and always showing respect.

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Three things to know about the debt ceiling fight

Economist Harold L. Cole of the School of Arts & Sciences offers an overview of what could happen should the U.S. default on debt payments because no spending deal is reached.

U.S. debt default could hit Social Security payments first

Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School says that many older Americans have very little, often illiquid, savings.

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