Paola Sapienza
Donald C. Clark/HSBC Chair in Consumer Finance; Professor of Finance
How Do Immigrant Students Affect Their Classmates' Academic Performance?
While previous studies suggested a negative impact, new, more precise research shows these students often boost their U.S.-born peers’ test scores
Researchers: David Figlio, Paola Giuliano, Riccardo Marchingiglio, Umut Ozek and Paola Sapienza
May 3, 2021
One Key Trait That Predicts How Much People Will Socially Distance
This new research could help policymakers deliver more effective COVID-safety messaging.
Researchers: John Barrios, Efraim Benmelech, Yael V Hochberg, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
November 4, 2020
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.
Researchers: Gaia Dossi, David Figlio, Paola Giuliano and Paola Sapienza
September 3, 2019
Take 5: How to Build Trust in the Workplace
Trust is a powerful motivator. Here’s how to foster it among employees in your organization.
Researchers: Harry M. Kraemer, Karen Cates, Paola Sapienza, Daniel Barron, Michael Powell, J. Keith Murnighan and Kent Grayson
February 12, 2019
Take 5: Tips for Widening—and Improving—Your Candidate Pool
Common biases can cause companies to overlook a wealth of top talent.
Researchers: Lauren Rivera, Paola Sapienza, J. Keith Murnighan, Michael J. Mazzeo, Efraim Benmelech, Carola Frydman and Nicola Persico
September 7, 2018
Take 5: How Leaders Can Stamp Out Bad Behavior and Create a Culture of Integrity
Practical tips to reign in an unethical boss and encourage employees to do the right thing.
Researchers: Maryam Kouchaki, Derek D. Rucker, J. Keith Murnighan, Paola Sapienza, Dylan Minor and Nicola Persico
March 6, 2017
Video: How to Establish Trust in Financial Transactions
Hard statistics and an understanding of culture keep the money flowing between lenders and borrowers.
Researchers: Bruce Carruthers and Paola Sapienza
December 1, 2016
Is Economic Growth a Question of Culture?
A decade of research shows how culture seeps into economic decisions.
Researchers: Paola Sapienza
September 2, 2014
Want to Work in Science? Men Have the Advantage
How gender discrimination affects hiring
Researchers: Ernesto Reuben, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
March 10, 2014
Corporate Culture—Not Lip Service—Counts
Establishing a bona fide “culture of integrity” can be costly for a corporation, but the economic returns are real
Researchers: Luigi Guiso, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
November 4, 2013
Braggarts Become Leaders
Women at a disadvantage when competing for leadership positions
Researchers: Ernesto Reuben, Pedro Rey-Biel, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
September 4, 2012
Cultures of Trust
The way countries view one another affects trade and investments.
Researchers: Luigi Guiso, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
November 2, 2011
Trusting the Stock Market
Impressions influence investors decisions
Researchers: Luigi Guiso, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
February 1, 2010
The Biochemistry of Financial Risk
Testosterone’s influence on financial decisions
Researchers: Paola Sapienza, Luigi Zingales and Dario Maestripieri
August 24, 2009
Walking Away
Moral, social, and financial factors influence mortgage default decisions
Researchers: Luigi Guiso, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
July 1, 2009
February 1, 2009
Women and Math, the Gender Gap Bridged
Social equality frees women to match men
Researchers: Luigi Guiso, Ferdinando Monte, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
June 1, 2008
Lobbyists Speak in Numbers
Evaluating the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002
Researchers: Yael V Hochberg, Paola Sapienza and Annette Vissing-Jørgensen
May 1, 2008
Can geography affect your bank account?
The role of culture in economic decisions
Researchers: Luigi Guiso, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
April 20, 2007