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Economics
Five things to know about rising house prices
Five things to know about rising house prices
Wharton real estate and finance professor Benjamin Keys talks about why the red-hot U.S. real estate market isn’t a bubble that’s ready to burst.
Can food assistance influence diabetes trends in the U.S.?
Can food assistance influence diabetes trends in the U.S.?
In a new study, researchers investigate the relationship between the prevalence of diabetes at the county-level and state SNAP policies, with findings that suggest SNAP could play a key role in the health of communities.
Why decarbonizing energy systems should be prioritized
Why decarbonizing energy systems should be prioritized
New research refutes conventional wisdom among policymakers that economic growth is the inevitable casualty of reducing greenhouse gas emissions; economic growth can, in fact, be achieved along with emissions reductions.
David Zaring breaks down the Pandora Papers
David Zaring breaks down the Pandora Papers
Following the leak of the Pandora Papers, detailing both legal and illegal financial transactions, there is bipartisan support of more oversight regarding secret trusts, but establishing international regulation continues to be difficult.
What will it take to curb insider trading?
What will it take to curb insider trading?
Wharton’s Daniel Taylor discusses why legislative changes are needed to get insider trading under control.
Economist Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich
Economist Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich
Economist Dirk Krueger shares his thoughts on current proposals to tax the very wealthy and on what needs to be considered in the discussion.
The business of sports reckons with domestic violence off the field
The business of sports reckons with domestic violence off the field
Wharton’s Americus Reed and Abraham J. Wyner explain how athletes’ endorsement contracts might be more relevant than their sports performance, and how all are at stake when allegations of misconduct arise.
How bankruptcy bias contributes to the racial wealth gap
How bankruptcy bias contributes to the racial wealth gap
The wealth gap between Black people and white people is widening, and a new study from Wharton shows how racism plays a key role in keeping minorities from reaching financial equality.
What’s behind the rise in prices?
What’s behind the rise in prices?
Wharton finance professor, Itay Goldstein, talks to Penn Today on inflation report, and supply and demand.
Arthur van Benthem on new cars, old cars, and air pollution today
Arthur van Benthem on new cars, old cars, and air pollution today
The associate professor of business economics and public policy at Wharton discusses key findings from his research on vehicle air pollution and emissions standards.
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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