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A look inside the political economy of early America
A 1700s etching of Boston

A 1700s etching of Boston, seen from the southeast, by engraver John Carwitham.

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A look inside the political economy of early America

Penn economist Fernando Arteaga shares insights into the factors that led to the American Revolution and the later institutions that created the strong U.S. national economy.

3 min. read

Wharton faculty on love, finance, AI, and the Olympics
An Olympic skiier making a heart sign with their hands post ski run at the Winter Olympics.

Image: Christian Petersen via Getty Images

Wharton faculty on love, finance, AI, and the Olympics

The latest installments of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” explores online dating, the future of global finance, sports and advertising, and how AI is informing human decision-making.

Penn Today Staff

2 min. read

How confidence changes consumer loyalty

How confidence changes consumer loyalty

New research from Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger explores how experience in a category shapes how confident consumers feel, which has important consequences for brands.

When does AI assistance undermine learning?

When does AI assistance undermine learning?

Research by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani shows that giving learners on-demand AI assistance can erode practice, “productive struggle,” and long-term skill growth—even when they know it harms their learning.

How investors misjudge market predictions based on quarterly earnings

How investors misjudge market predictions based on quarterly earnings

Research from Wharton finance professor Jessica Wachter shows that investors systematically overreact to repetitive earnings news and then correct that mistake in the months that follow. The cause is a behavioral phenomenon known as correlation neglect.

Connecting health care policy to people’s lives 

Connecting health care policy to people’s lives 

Allison Hoffman studies Medicare and long-term care and helps policymakers understand the impact that health insurance regulations can have on people’s lives.

Dorothy Roberts’ memoir on interracial families in America
Dorothy Roberts and the cover of her new book “The Mixed Marriage Project”

Dorothy E. Roberts, George A. Weiss University Professor of Africana Studies, Law, and Sociology & Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights.

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Dorothy Roberts’ memoir on interracial families in America

Roberts’ new memoir, “The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family” is an exploration of race, identity, and family in America.

From Penn Carey Law

2 min. read

Can classroom cell phone bans boost grades?

Can classroom cell phone bans boost grades?

New research from Alp Sungu, assistant professor of operations, information, and decisions at Wharton, shows that collecting phones during college classes raises grades and creates calmer classrooms.

The best way to onboard a manager

The best way to onboard a manager

New research from Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka reveals a common mistake that businesses make when hiring a new manager into an established leadership team.