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
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
The hidden nature of the administrative state contributes to misperceptions of important government policies.
A Cross-Disciplinary Pioneer and Mentor
A proud “irrational economist,” Howard Kunreuther’s influence extended across academic disciplines.
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
Scholars discuss regulatory methods to reduce threats posed by foreign investment in domestic realty.
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…
Howard Was Always There
Howard Kunreuther will always be with us through his research and his inspiration.
Working Across Boundaries
Howard Kunreuther exemplified the virtues of thinking beyond one’s own disciplinary boundaries.
The First Modern Behavioral Economist
In remarks delivered at a Wharton commemoration, a now-late Nobel laureate praises Howard Kunreuther’s pioneering work.
Commemorating Howard Kunreuther
The passing of Penn’s pioneering behavioral economist and risk expert prompts tributes from those whose lives and work he touched.