Opinion

Remembering Howard Kunreuther

Remembering Howard Kunreuther

Kunreuther served as both a mentor and a pathbreaking researcher during his time at Wharton.

Moving Mountains

Moving Mountains

Howard’s extraordinary empathy and action had a profound influence on my life.

Howard Was Always There

Howard Was Always There

Howard Kunreuther will always be with us through his research and his inspiration.

Working Across Boundaries

Working Across Boundaries

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

The First Modern Behavioral Economist

The First Modern Behavioral Economist

In remarks delivered at a Wharton commemoration, a now-late Nobel laureate praises Howard Kunreuther’s pioneering work.

Mentoring for Good

Mentoring for Good

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

A Tireless Risk Taker Who Brightened the World

A Tireless Risk Taker Who Brightened the World

Howard’s visionary approach to risk assessment made connections across disciplines from public health to climate change.

Regulating Agricultural Water Quality

Regulating Agricultural Water Quality

Contaminated agricultural water is a well-known root cause of foodborne illness that regulators have struggled to address.

Ideological Logrolling and Energy Permitting Reform

Ideological Logrolling and Energy Permitting Reform

Partisanship presents a threat to and a possible solution for streamlining energy infrastructure development.

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.

A Legal Earthquake

A Legal Earthquake

With several key decisions this term, the Supreme Court has shaken up prevailing governing doctrines and produced substantial legal uncertainty.