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Incentivizing Consumers to Use Energy Wisely
(Outlet: Wharton Business Daily) Wharton business economics and public policy professor Arthur van Benthem discusses his research on the benefits of dynamic electricity pricing. Read More
Climate Change to Wipe Away $1.5 Trillion in U.S. Home Values, Study Says
(Outlet: The Wall Street Journal) Rising home-insurance costs and more homeowners spurning some risky neighborhoods will drive these declines, according to First Street. Read More
Call For Papers: Migration & Organizations Conference
(Call for Papers: Migration & Organizations Conference) Now in its eighth iteration, this gathering seeks to advance rigorous research and strengthen the community of scholars at the intersection of migration and organizations. Read More
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ESG Archives – Knowledge at Wharton
- How Much Do Corporate Carbon Emissions Cost?New research from Wharton's Robert Stambaugh and Luke Taylor looks into the financial and social burden of firms' carbon emissions.…Read More
- The Hidden Cost of AI Energy ConsumptionAI will deplete our natural resources if leaders don’t act now, warns Wharton visiting scholar Cornelia Walther.…Read More
- How to Reduce the Risk of AI and Enhance Its Societal ImpactVisiting scholar Cornelia Walther makes the business case for “prosocial AI” and how it can benefit society while minimizing ethical risks.…Read More
- Are Corporate Human Rights Practices Up to Par?The Zicklin Bright Index evaluated 150 corporations and their human rights practices in 2023, revealing key challenges that are hindering progress.…Read More
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