All Essays

Week in Review

Week in Review

A federal court rules that New Mexico discriminated against a conservative group that publishes voter data, the Ninth Circuit blocks key parts of a California social media law, and more…

Howard Kunreuther and the Facility Siting Credo

Howard Kunreuther and the Facility Siting Credo

Kunreuther’s early work on the siting of hazardous facilities has made a lasting contribution.

A Legacy in the Economics of Natural Disaster Risk Management

A Legacy in the Economics of Natural Disaster Risk Management

Howard Kunreuther made significant advances in the economics of natural disaster risk management at the same time that he inspired other scholars.

Revealing the Submerged Administrative State

Revealing the Submerged Administrative State

The hidden nature of the administrative state contributes to misperceptions of important government policies.

A Cross-Disciplinary Pioneer and Mentor

A Cross-Disciplinary Pioneer and Mentor

A proud “irrational economist,” Howard Kunreuther’s influence extended across academic disciplines.

Remembering Howard Kunreuther

Remembering Howard Kunreuther

Kunreuther served as both a mentor and a pathbreaking researcher during his time at Wharton.

Navigating Foreign Investments in United States Real Estate

Navigating Foreign Investments in United States Real Estate

Scholars discuss regulatory methods to reduce threats posed by foreign investment in domestic realty.

Week in Review

Week in Review

A federal court temporarily blocked the Biden Administration’s Keeping Families Together process, the Supreme Court partially reinstated Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship voting requirement, and more…

Moving Mountains

Moving Mountains

Howard’s extraordinary empathy and action had a profound influence on my life.

Howard Was Always There

Howard Was Always There

Howard Kunreuther will always be with us through his research and his inspiration.

Working Across Boundaries

Working Across Boundaries

Howard Kunreuther exemplified the virtues of thinking beyond one’s own disciplinary boundaries.

The First Modern Behavioral Economist

The First Modern Behavioral Economist

In remarks delivered at a Wharton commemoration, a now-late Nobel laureate praises Howard Kunreuther’s pioneering work.