Wharton School
Coverage of Wharton School in the Nexus archive.
- The American Dream has given way to the ‘Great Postponement,’ an Ivy League professor says, where achieving doesn’t rely on hard work anymore
An Ivy League professor argues the American Dream is being replaced by the 'Great Postponement,' where milestones like homeownership, marriage, and childbearing are delayed due to rising housing costs and economic pressures. Data shows 25.2 million adults under 35 still live with parents in 2025, and median ages for marriage and first births have increased significantly since 1975.
- AI could trigger a layoff trap that even smart CEOs can't escape
Two economists warn that replacing workers with AI could lead to self-destructive layoffs by eroding consumer demand. They suggest taxing AI workforce replacement and subsidizing employee retention to mitigate the risk, as companies face pressure to automate despite potential economic harm.
- Why ‘cognitive surrender’ may be AI’s biggest workplace risk
AI enhances productivity for knowledge workers but risks weakening critical thinking through 'cognitive surrender,' where users trust AI's judgments without scrutiny. Studies show AI aids in tasks like writing and coding but leads to errors when tasks exceed its capabilities. Experts recommend using AI as a collaborator to support, not replace, human reasoning.
- WATCH: ‘Tipflation’ sparks debate over rising tipping expectations
The article discusses 'Tipflation,' a term sparking debate over increasing tipping expectations, with Wharton School professor Wendy de la Rosa analyzing shifting norms in tipping behavior.