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Economics
Lessons from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Lessons from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler discusses what led to the collapse of SVB and the questions it raises for banks, depositors, and regulators going forward.
Wharton/Engineering conference showcases advances in data science
Wharton/Engineering conference showcases advances in data science
The 4th annual Women in Data Science @ Penn conference featured an array of impressive industry, academic, and student speakers, each of whom possesses unique insights into the study and application of data science.
The economic tradeoff: Career or family?
The economic tradeoff: Career or family?
Research by Wharton’s Corinne Low examines the economic compromises women face in balancing career and family timing, and the need for more gender-equitable policies.
Setting students up for success
Setting students up for success
Microeconomics professor Anne Duchene teaches 900 first-years every fall and spring, helping fresh-out-of-high school students lay the groundwork for tackling the challenges of college coursework.
At risk of persecution, scholars continue research at Penn
At risk of persecution, scholars continue research at Penn
The recently launched At-Risk Scholars Program has enabled two people—an art historian and economist—to escape persecution and danger with a period of residence at the University.
Why the Federal Reserve Bank is relevant in times of financial crisis
Why the Federal Reserve Bank is relevant in times of financial crisis
Harold Cole, the James Joo-Jin Kim Professor of Economics, sheds light on the Fed’s structure, objectives, and capabilities.
Novel practices on how businesses relate to customers
Novel practices on how businesses relate to customers
In a new book, Peter Fader, a professor of marketing at the Wharton School, shows business leaders the path toward understanding the health of their overall customer base.
The high cost of being a sports fan
The high cost of being a sports fan
Adi Wyner of the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative explains the impact of sports on finances.
Why presidential influence over monetary policy should be checked
Why presidential influence over monetary policy should be checked
Wharton’s Christina Parajon Skinner says that over time, Congress has granted significant power to the president to influence monetary policy, which could erode the Federal Reserve’s autonomy and weaken the fight against inflation.
India at 75, CASI at 30
India at 75, CASI at 30
The Center for the Advanced Study of India, the first institution in the U.S. dedicated to the study of contemporary India, is turning 30 this year, and celebrated with a symposium that also highlighted the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.
In the News
The Independent
How the stock market could be last guardrails to corral Trump’s wildest whims
Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School says that Donald Trump measured his success in his first term by the performance of the stock market.
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Bloomberg
How the subtle but significant consequences of a hotter planet have already begun
R. Jisung Park of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses his book “Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World.”
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CNBC
Wharton’s Siegel says an extension of the 2017 tax cuts is certain with a Republican House majority
Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School discusses the state of the economy and what to expect from the Federal Reserve in December.
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Business Insider
The fight over Jerome Powell puts Elon Musk at odds with Wall Street
Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School says that virtually every economist and most members of Congress value the independence of the Federal Reserve.
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MarketWatch
Another Trump presidency could be a boon for the dollar — but some expect a bumpy ride
Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School says that a rebellion by the “bond vigilantes” could impede some of the Republicans’ tax-cut agenda.
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Business Insider
Trump could dial back some proposed policies to avoid upsetting a roaring stock market, Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel says
Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School believes that the new administration will adopt a strong pro-market stance, even at the expense of some of its proposed economic policies.
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