(Outlet: Bloomberg) The storm’s downpours have brought flooding far inland in the Southeast and Appalachia, where few homeowners are insured against it.…Read More
Helene Dumps Rain on Millions of US Homes That Lack Flood Insurance
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Climate impacts put insurance commissioner races in the spotlight
(Outlet: Grist) As premiums skyrocket, voters are starting to pay attention to one of the most obscure positions on the ballot.…Read More
Opinion: Immigrants are essential to Philadelphia’s economic growth and prosperity
(Outlet: WHYY) Immigrants drive job creation, start new businesses and bring innovative ideas that benefit everyone in the city, says Anuj Gupta, president and CEO of The Welcoming Center, and Zeke Hernandez, Max and Bernice Garchik Family Presidential Associate Professor at the Wharton School.…Read More
Exploring Electricity Pricing: Are Alternatives to Flat-Rate Plans Worth It?
(Outlet: Energy Policy Now) Time-of-use electricity rates can save consumers money and optimize renewable power. But they can backfire if not carefully designed. Arthur van Benthem joins the Energy Policy Now podcast.…Read More
Billionaires are endorsing Trump – but is that a bad bargain for them?
(Outlet: The Guardian) Experts are issuing stern warnings about business support for Trump – it could backfire badly and endanger democracy.…Read More
How the mushroom industry reveals our broken immigration system
(Outlet: WHYY) With immigration a key issue in the 2024 presidential election, Studio 2 hosted a live conversation on the topic at the Kennett Library with insight from stakeholders in southern Chester County, where the labor needs of the local mushroom industry highlight the flaws of our federal immigration policy.…Read More
8 Evidence-grounded Insights on Immigration and Business
(Outlet: Wharton Global Youth Program) In June 2024, Wharton Global Youth welcomed Wharton’s Exequiel “Zeke” Hernandez to their cross-program lecture series for high school students studying on campus.…Read More
A Cross-Disciplinary Pioneer and Mentor
(Outlet: The Regulatory Review) A proud “irrational economist,” Howard Kunreuther’s influence extended across academic disciplines. Eric C. Orts, Wharton Climate Center Affiliated Scholar, contributes to an essay series on Kunreuther’s life and scholarship. …Read More
California Allows Highest Home Insurance Hike in Years
(Outlet: Newsweek) The California Department of Insurance gave Allstate permission to increase its homeowners insurance premiums by an average 34.1 percent, the largest rate hike of any major insurer approved by the agency in the past three years. The decision is expected to affect more than 350,000 policyholders across the state, with homeowners in Fresno, Madera and Mariposa counties seeing the highest increases.…Read More
WIVA’s Latest Researched Company Aims to Simplify Sustainable Shopping With AI
Wharton Impact Venture Associate (WIVA) Teja Vankireddy (W’26) reflects upon sourcing SISTAIN, an AI-driven marketplace enabling non-toxic living.…Read More