The Wharton San Francisco Faculty Research Series brings Wharton faculty and their latest ideas to the West Coast.
Through intimate talks, research presentations, and conversations, the series connects the Bay Area community directly with Wharton scholars exploring some of the most consequential issues facing business and society. Programs draw on new and emerging research across Wharton, creating opportunities for faculty to share their work and engage with alumni, business leaders, and the broader Bay Area community.
Topics span Wharton’s areas of research leadership, including artificial intelligence and analytics, finance, entrepreneurship and innovation, leadership, and the future of business.
Upcoming Events
AI, Inflation, and the Future of Monetary Policy
August 17, 2026 | 5:30–7:15 p.m.
Wharton San Francisco
Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape productivity, labor markets, financial markets, and economic growth — with significant implications for inflation and monetary policy.
This Faculty Research Series program explores how advances in AI may change the forces shaping the economy and the decisions facing policymakers. The discussion brings Wharton research and expertise to San Francisco for a timely examination of the intersection of technology, financial markets, and the broader economy.