All Essays

Removing America’s Aging Dams

Removing America’s Aging Dams

Scholars discuss the growing rate of dam removal in the United States.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Biden Administration takes action to prevent exploiting de minimis shipments, the SEC issues a final rule allowing the half-penny increment quoting of stocks, and more…

“When You Ride a Bicycle”

“When You Ride a Bicycle”

The bicycle was my father’s vehicle of choice and a metaphor for how he chose to live his life.

The Joyful Economist

The Joyful Economist

As illustrious as he was in his field, Howard Kunreuther took genuine pleasure in connecting with one and all.

The Five-Tool Policy Analyst

The Five-Tool Policy Analyst

Howard Kunreuther was one of the truly rare scholars and policy analysts who could do it all.

The Hopeful Science of Howard Kunreuther

The Hopeful Science of Howard Kunreuther

Through his scholarly impact and his infectious positive attitude, Howard taught all of us to work toward a better tomorrow.

The Past, Present, and Future of EMTALA

The Past, Present, and Future of EMTALA

Scholars discuss EMTALA’s effects on physicians and argue for its continued use.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Biden Administration announces a final rule increasing mental health care availability, the FCC issues a proposed rule to protect consumers from excessive robocalls, and more…

A COVIDCalls Discussion with Howard Kunreuther

A COVIDCalls Discussion with Howard Kunreuther

In reflecting on society’s response to COVID-19, Kunreuther argued that it should reinvigorate the field of disaster preparedness.

Honoring Howard Kunreuther

Honoring Howard Kunreuther

Howard was a humble collaborator and a selfless friend who made a major impact on the field of decision sciences.

Conversations with Howard

Conversations with Howard

Talking with Howard Kunreuther about his work—including one of his last books—always meant gaining new insights.

SBTi, Climate Pledges, and Share Prices

SBTi, Climate Pledges, and Share Prices

Corporate emissions pledges do not affect stock price, but policymakers could offer non-economic incentives.