Wharton Faculty Op-Eds

The Hidden Cost of ‘Affordable Housing’
The Atlantic | October 29, 2025
Prof. Judd Kessler explains the hidden cost of affordable housing, drawing on research he details in his new book “Lucky by Design.”

How to Get More People to Buy Annuities
The Wall Street Journal | October 18, 2025
Prof. Olivia Mitchell gives her opinion on why employers should make annuities a default option in 401(k)s.

People who are good at small talk do this 1 thing: It ‘makes a new acquaintance feel like an old friend’
CNBC Make It | October 17, 2025
Lecturer Erica Boothby discusses the science behind conquering small talk.

Why vote in the upcoming Pennsylvania election?
The Daily Pennsylvanian | October 17, 2025
Prof. Eric Orts advocates for the importance of voting in local elections.

Merging HR and IT? Why it’s a ‘senseless’ endeavor
HR Executive | October 9, 2025
Prof. Peter Cappelli explores how the race to show results from AI usage could lead to poor intraorganizational structures.

Private equity could transform your retirement, Wharton alternative investment experts say, but only if it adapts to protect savers
Fortune | August 24, 2025
Harris Family Alternative Investments Program Directors Burcu Esmer and Bilge Yilmaz argue that private equity could transform retirement.

Public Ignorance and Fed Independence
The Wall Street Journal | August 4, 2025
Prof. Pat Harker says that a misunderstanding of the central bank’s role foments cynicism.

The Hidden Dangers of Eliminating Taxes on Tips
Newsweek | July 24, 2025
Prof. Lindsey Cameron argues that the elimination of taxes on tips could also increase governmental tracking and scrutiny.

Here’s the secret to valuing a startup investment like a venture capitalist
MarketWatch | May 19, 2025
Vice Dean Lori Rosenkopf explores early startup valuations.

Are You Listening to This Article or Reading It? It Could Make a Big Difference
The Wall Street Journal | May 15, 2025
Prof. Shiri Melumad explains why listening to the news can lead to a shallower understanding.