Wharton finance professor Michael Roberts finds fault with Biden’s proposal to cancel student loan debt for millions of borrowers, saying it won’t make much of dent in the $1.7 trillion problem.

Why Erasing Student Debt Won’t Fix the Problem

Wharton’s John Zhang dismisses the notion of “greedflation,” saying companies are right to raise prices to meet inflationary pressures created by factors beyond their control.

Why Corporate Greed Isn’t Driving Inflation

Companies aren’t the only ones feeling pressure to meet environmental, social, and corporate governance metrics. Business schools are also working to ensure their coursework and research adhere to a higher standard of responsibility.

How Responsible Research Can Tackle Society’s Toughest Challenges

Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with philanthropist and author Jean Case, who was a senior executive at AOL before launching the Case Foundation, about finding purpose and reaching beyond your bubble.

How Companies and Capital Can Be Forces for Good  

The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s moves to shape state education policy has triggered a broader debate on central bank activism. Wharton’s Christina Parajon Skinner weighs in.

Is the Fed Going Too Far Beyond Its Mandate?

Workers who access their wages on demand often develop a false sense of their own wealth and spend more, according to new research from Wharton’s Wendy De La Rosa.

What the Frequency of Your Pay Means for Financial Well-being

The Penn Wharton Budget Model speaks with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM about why U.S. taxpayers owed over $500 billion in taxes this year.

Why Have Taxes Soared?

Driving a hard bargain can create more harm than good. In his latest paper, Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer explains why negotiators need to think about the long-term relationship with their counterparts.

How to Build a Better Relationship at the Bargaining Table

Wharton’s Emilie Feldman analyzes the turbulent battle over Spirit Airlines and explains why both Frontier and JetBlue want to take over the ultra-low-cost carrier.

Who Will Win the Fight for Spirit Airlines?

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