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Companies speaking out against Georgia’s voting law may see their reputations boost

Companies speaking out against Georgia’s voting law may see their reputations boost

Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School weighed in on some companies’ decisions to speak out against laws that are alleged to suppress voting. "Executives are taking a stand and engaging in politics in a way that will upset some people but will excite others," he said. "We are expecting corporate leaders to be social and moral leaders, and I think they're going to do well as a result."

Stopping price reform won't eliminate flood risk

Stopping price reform won't eliminate flood risk

Carolyn Kousky of the Wharton School wrote an op-ed about helping at-risk households who can’t afford flood insurance by adopting a means-tested disaster insurance program for those in need. “Climate change is escalating flood risk around the country,” she wrote. “Failure to update pricing, though, effectively hides this risk from the market and limits financial incentives for risk reduction.”

Georgia-based companies face boycott calls over voting bill

Georgia-based companies face boycott calls over voting bill

Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School said that companies may respond to politically motivated boycotts even if their finances aren’t greatly affected by the lost business. "These organizations are sensitive to their public relations," said Schweitzer. "They don't want to lose even a handful of customers for something that has nothing to do with their business."

Companies see an opportunity with more relief money headed to consumers

Companies see an opportunity with more relief money headed to consumers

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School spoke about how companies are using the pandemic-related boom in online sales to appeal to people who have recently received stimulus checks. “They know what their purchase histories are, they know what their preferences are, and it’s much easier to get tailored and personalized messaging,” she said.

Keeping workers safe: What do the numbers say?
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Keeping workers safe: What do the numbers say?

Wharton’s Hummy Song discusses research on the impact of business closures on COVID-19 infection rates.

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