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Sandy’s Costly Aftermath
As the cleanup efforts continue following what Wharton professor Howard Kunreuther calls “the worst storm of the century,” it’s time to assess the legacy – both good and bad – of this catastrophic event.
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Tagged Chris Christie, Decision Processes Center, East coast, Erwann Michel-Kerjan, Howard Kunreuther, Hurricane AndrewHurricane Andrew, Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina, National Flood Insurance ProgramNational Flood Insurance Program, Natural Disaster, Philadelphia, Risk Management
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New Types of Travelers Boost India’s Hospitality Industry
A new report on the Indian hospitality industry shows that the sector has remained robust despite global and local economic concerns, and has started to attract interest as a destination of choice from new categories of travelers.
Amex’s Joanna Lambert on the Tiny but Mighty Mobile Payment Trend
Joanna Lambert, head of the enterprise growth group at American Express, talks to KnowledgeToday about how the firm is strategizing to compete in the digital wallet market.
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Innovation’s Role in Serving the Unbanked
Statistics show that “underbanked” consumers are more likely to use mobile phones to manage their money. According to Jennifer Tescher, CEO of a nonprofit that works to expand access to financial services, this presents an opportunity for banks and others to reach these consumers through innovative new technologies.
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Spain Sputters as a Bail-out Moves Closer
Austerity in Spain and most of Europe has failed, according to Wharton management professor Mauro Guillen.
Tablets in India Take to Frugal Engineering
As Apple’s iPad, Samsung’s Galaxy and Microsoft’s Surface battle for dominance in the U.S. tablet market, the tablet wars in India are increasingly being fought at the bottom of the pyramid.
Has the ‘Death of the PC’ Been Greatly Exaggerated?
Microsoft’s earnings fell considerably in the last quarter, and reports are showing a sharp decline in PC sales globally. But don’t count out the humble personal computer just yet, three Wharton faculty members say.
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When Insurance Buyers and Sellers Speak Different Languages
Why do Wharton professors Mark V. Pauly and Howard Kunreuther call insurance “the most misunderstood industry?” The answer can be found in their upcoming book on insurance companies, consumers and regulators.
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Tagged Economist, health insurance, Health insurance performance behavior, Healthcare reform in the United StatesHealthcare reform in the United States, Howard Kunreuther, individual insurance market, insurance anomalies, insurance buyers, insurance markets, LDI Health Economist, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, Mark V. Pauly, Wharton professor
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