Opinion

A Legacy in the Economics of Natural Disaster Risk Management

A Legacy in the Economics of Natural Disaster Risk Management

Howard Kunreuther made significant advances in the economics of natural disaster risk management at the same time that he inspired other scholars.

Revealing the Submerged Administrative State

Revealing the Submerged Administrative State

The hidden nature of the administrative state contributes to misperceptions of important government policies.

A Cross-Disciplinary Pioneer and Mentor

A Cross-Disciplinary Pioneer and Mentor

A proud “irrational economist,” Howard Kunreuther’s influence extended across academic disciplines.

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.