Roberta Kwok
Is AI Turning Back the Clock on the Job Market?
Historically, new technologies have replaced jobs requiring more manual tasks. But AI is doing the opposite, with big implications for workers.
Researchers: Huben Liu, Dimitris Papanikolaou, Lawrence Schmidt and Bryan Seegmiller
February 1, 2026
Why It’s So Hard to Battle Corporate Debt with Policy
A 2017 tax bill reduced the amount of loan interest that companies could write off. It barely made a dent on borrowing.
Researchers: Edward L. Maydew, Matthew A. Phillips and Zirui Song
January 1, 2026
The Growth Factor Fueling Industry Behemoths
Standardizing production has helped massive companies like IKEA, Starbucks, and Coca-Cola outscale their competitors.
Researchers: David Argente, Sara Moreira, Ezra Oberfield and Venky Venkateswaran
November 11, 2025
Big Goals, Small Steps—Why Most Corporate Green Initiatives Fall Short
Despite making commitments to cut emissions, many companies are acting in the short term and underfunding projects.
Researchers: Catrina Achilles, Peter Limbach, Michael Wolff and Aaron Yoon
September 1, 2025
Customers Are Taking a Shine to Eco-friendly Products
Sustainable alternatives were once viewed as inferior to their standard counterparts. But now, consumers equate “ecological” with “reliable,” easing industry fears.
Researchers: Alexander Chernev, Sean Blair, Ulf Bockenholt and Himanshu Mishra
September 1, 2025
Does an Athletic Past Give Job Applicants a Lift?
The competitive edge athletes get in the job market may come at the expense of candidates with other life experiences.
Researchers: Lauren Rivera and Lisa M. B. Sølvberg
July 14, 2025
