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Do higher deficits cause inflation? Not this year

Kent Smetters of the Wharton School says that rising deficits can pose economic problems but that the connection between inflation and fiscal factors has often been overstated or misunderstood.

Fruit and vegetable ‘prescriptions’ may lead to better heart health

Kevin Volpp of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School says that randomized trials would be the most systematic way to assess the effectiveness of produce prescription programs.

Powell’s speech did not address GDP rise from productivity growth, Wharton School’s Jeremy Siegel

On “Closing Bell,” Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School discusses what the market reaction to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent speech says about the state of monetary policy.

Green energy transition may leave some workers behind

New research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice shows both potential and unequal opportunities in the green jobs market.

Ayesha Patel standing in outside in front of a leafy bush.

Balancing ballet and summer learning

Third-year student Ayesha Patel conducted research and a financial analysis during a summer internship at BalletX, a contemporary ballet company in Philadelphia.

Gavin Newsom sides with the robots in autonomous vehicle debate

Research by Steve Viscelli of the School of Arts & Sciences in 2018 suggested that ubiquitous autonomous trucks could squeeze unionized workforces like the United Parcel Service.

Inflation Reduction Act can’t take much credit for drop in inflation rate, experts say

Alex Arnon of the Wharton School says that the Inflation Reduction Act hasn’t been a significant factor in reducing inflation.

How to find a morning routine that works for you

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School advises prioritizing one new goal at a time and building out a plan for achieving that goal when it comes to routines.

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More than 2 million additional Americans faced food insufficiency following SNAP benefits drawdown

A study from Penn Medicine finds that after discontinuing pandemic-related food assistance benefits, Americans faced a substantial increase in food insufficiency, which can contribute to chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

ESG investors have ethical motives. They also expect to outperform the market

A paper co-authored by researchers at the Wharton School suggests that many investors who own ESG stakes expect those investments to outperform the U.S. stock market.

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