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New research reveals why sometimes sticking to the facts is your best bet.
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Would “Medicare for All” Really Reduce Healthcare Costs in the U.S.?
Single payer drives significant savings in countries like Canada. But new research suggests it might play out differently in the U.S.
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Companies Are Shifting Investment Away from Physical Capital, with Far-Reaching Consequences
Buildings and machinery are out. Software, IP, and research are in. Here’s why it matters.
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Stories Can Be Powerful Persuasive Tools. But It’s Important to Understand When They Can Backfire.
New research reveals why sometimes sticking to the facts is your best bet.
Healthcare
Would “Medicare for All” Really Reduce Healthcare Costs in the U.S.?
Single payer drives significant savings in countries like Canada. But new research suggests it might play out differently in the U.S.
Economics
Companies Are Shifting Investment Away from Physical Capital, with Far-Reaching Consequences
Buildings and machinery are out. Software, IP, and research are in. Here’s why it matters.
Marketing
It’s Time to Radically Rethink the Customer Experience. Here’s How to Get Started.
To provide millions of personalized interactions, organizations will need to lean heavily on automation and AI.
Organizations
How to Create a Human-Friendly Workplace in an Age of Automation
Three ways humans and machines can work together—to the benefit of organizations and their employees.
Marketing
First Impressions Matter for Groups, Too
Labeling something or someone as “first” can have a dramatic effect on our perceptions of those who follow.
Finance & Accounting
Is Maximizing Shareholder Value a Thing of the Past?
Top CEOs recently “redefined” the purpose of a corporation. Kellogg faculty weigh in.
Careers
Take 5: The Case for Being More Authentic at Work
When done thoughtfully, authenticity can make for more confident, ethical leaders. Here’s how to ensure you’re being your true self.
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Daughters’ Math Scores Suffer When They Grow Up in a Family That’s Biased Towards Sons
Parents, your children are taking their cues about gender roles from you.
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Daughters’ Math Scores Suffer When They Grow Up in a Family That’s Biased Towards Sons
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Numeric Performance Reviews Can Be Biased Against Women
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Organizations
Numeric Performance Reviews Can Be Biased Against Women
The ten-point scale favors men in some situations. But a simple change to the rating system can level the playing field.
Organizations
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New research explores what it takes for directors to drive big-picture strategic change at a company.
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China Weathered the Global Recession with an Aggressive Stimulus Package. But Did It Prop Up the Wrong Firms?
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Policy
Why Antitrust Regulators Don’t Scare Big Tech
A business law expert explains why the market is more likely than the government to rein in Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google.
Policy
The Business Case for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Two economists propose a bipartisan immigration overhaul, with an eye towards the future of the labor force.
Politics & Elections
When People Think Their Neighbors Support Trump, They’re More Likely to Express Anti-immigrant Views
Social norms are powerful—but fluid. A study of the 2016 election shows how they can change.
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Four suggestions for transitioning back to work after a long break.
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The Groucho Marx Theory of Efficient Markets
A finance professor argues that markets remain efficient only if enough people believe they are not.
Organizations
What Makes a Corporate Board Member Most Influential?
New research explores what it takes for directors to drive big-picture strategic change at a company.
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China Weathered the Global Recession with an Aggressive Stimulus Package. But Did It Prop Up the Wrong Firms?
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Innovation
The Appeal of Handmade in an Era of Automation
This excerpt from the book “The Power of Human” explains why we continue to equate human effort with value.
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How to Establish Yourself as an Interim Leader
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A Nation’s Wealth May Depend on How Much Its Workers Can Learn on the Job
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