All Essays

Howard Was a Valued Colleague and Friend

Howard Was a Valued Colleague and Friend

Howard Kunreuther was a pivotal influence on the direction of my research and career.

Professional Enthusiasm and Personal Exuberance

Professional Enthusiasm and Personal Exuberance

From earthquake preparedness to chess, Howard approached a range of challenges with characteristic verve.

Forces that Shape and Constrain Medical Practice

Forces that Shape and Constrain Medical Practice

Michelle Mello discusses how the law, artificial intelligence, and the COVID-19 pandemic have shaped health care.

Reducing Oceanic Pollution

Reducing Oceanic Pollution

Scholars discuss different legal regimes to reduce marine litter and acidification.

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…