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Collapse raises new fears about Florida’s shaky insurance market

Carolyn Kousky of the Wharton School weighed in on Florida’s insurance market, where insurers are raising premiums and refusing new and renewed policies in the wake of the Surfside collapse. “Coastal areas all across the Gulf and up along the East Coast could start to see very similar dynamics,” she said.

More retailers are using AI. What does this mean for privacy?

Joseph Turow of the Annenberg School for Communication weighed in on how machine learning and automation are shaping the job market and consumer privacy.

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Wharton researcher gives practical lessons for new managers

In “Bringing Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers,” author Rachel Pacheco focuses on translating academic research, data, and real-life anecdotes to practical lessons and tools for emerging managers.

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How data science can make Hollywood more diverse

Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar launched Jumpcut, a startup to help Hollywood create more inclusive content by relying on data to show industry leaders that audiences are hungry for a wider range of representation.

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How middle managers can help make a more equitable workplace

A new report from Wharton shows how companies can make a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the help of middle managers, who ultimately shape the environment and daily experiences of employees.

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Penn Wharton Budget Model’s analysis of bipartisan Senate infrastructure deal

Penn Wharton Budget Model analyzed the budgetary and economic effects of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal endorsed by President Biden.

A planned Biden order aims to tilt the job market toward workers

Research co-led by Ioana Marinescu of the School of Social Policy & Practice found that corporate mergers can create a job market heavily concentrated among a few employers, resulting in a 5-17% decline in wages.

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How to bring your conscience to work

Wharton’s G. Richard Shell talks about how employees and managers can stand up for their values and create a more ethical workplace.

Column: Walmart’s low-priced insulin shows what a rational drug market should look like

Mark V. Pauly of the Wharton School weighed in on Walmart’s new, lower cost insulin. The offering “may be a PR or traffic-building exercise,” he said, but could ultimately pressure drug companies to lower their prices.

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Penn Professional Staff Assembly talks with Wharton Dean Erika James

In a candid conversation, James opened up about her career, the pandemic, and workplace diversity.

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