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U.S. Transportation Department Investigates Frequent Flyer Programs

U.S. Transportation Department Investigates Frequent Flyer Programs

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg orders four major airlines to provide details on frequent flyer programs.

Should Patents Create Incentives for Failure?

Should Patents Create Incentives for Failure?

Scholar argues that patents do not—and should not—compensate for the costs of drug development.

Navigating the Challenges of Publicizing Social Media Data

Navigating the Challenges of Publicizing Social Media Data

Scholars argue that data-sharing lessons from clinical trials can apply to social media.

Drilling Down on Loper Bright and Health Care Regulation

Drilling Down on Loper Bright and Health Care Regulation

The Loper Bright decision leaves hundreds of pivotal health care regulations subject to litigation.

The Case for Taxing Luxury Emissions

The Case for Taxing Luxury Emissions

Taxing luxury emissions can reduce inequality and combat climate change.

Week in Review

Week in Review

California Governor Newsom vetoes a landmark AI bill, the NCUA expands career opportunities for individuals with criminal records, 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.

Working Across Boundaries

Working Across Boundaries

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

Commemorating Howard Kunreuther

Commemorating Howard Kunreuther

The passing of Penn’s pioneering behavioral economist and risk expert prompts tributes from those whose lives and work he touched.

Mentoring for Good

Mentoring for Good

Howard Kunreuther possessed an unparalleled optimism that he passed along to others.

Supreme Court Should Not Review Phony Separation of Powers Case

Supreme Court Should Not Review Phony Separation of Powers Case

The petitioners in Consumers’ Research v. CPSC lack standing to challenge the Commission’s removal protection.

The U.N.’s Women Peace and Security Agenda After Twenty-Five Years

The U.N.’s Women Peace and Security Agenda After Twenty-Five Years

Future peace-building efforts should reflect evolving technology and its impact on women.