Leonardo Bursztyn
How We Justify Our Unpopular Opinions
The tactic makes controversial views more palatable to others—and has implications for the rampant spread of fake news.
Researchers: Leonardo Bursztyn, Georgy Egorov, Ingar K. Haaland, Aakaash Rao and Christopher Roth
October 1, 2022
Does Social-Media Use Increase Xenophobia?
A recent study investigates, using data from a popular Russian social-media platform and information on regional hate crimes.
Researchers: Leonardo Bursztyn, Georgy Egorov, Ruben Enikolopov and Maria Petrova
July 10, 2020
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.
Researchers: Georgy Egorov, Leonardo Bursztyn and Stefano Fiorin
August 13, 2019
How Peer Pressure Can Lead Teens to Underachieve—Even in Schools Where It’s “Cool to Be Smart”
New research offers lessons for administrators hoping to improve student performance.
Researchers: Leonardo Bursztyn, Georgy Egorov and Robert Jensen
October 2, 2018