Social Impact
What’s Keeping Corporate Boards from Becoming More Diverse
And what leaders can do to change that.
Researchers: Sophia Shaw and Angelique Power
September 3, 2019
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.
Researchers: R. Mark McCareins
August 19, 2019
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.
Researchers: Benjamin Harris and Douglas Holtz-Eakin
August 14, 2019
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.
Researchers: Georgy Egorov, Leonardo Bursztyn and Stefano Fiorin
August 13, 2019
Careers
Ready to Reenter the Workforce? Read This First.
Four suggestions for transitioning back to work after a long break.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
August 8, 2019
Leadership
Need to Make a Critical Decision? Here’s How to Ensure You Have the Right Intel.
A former Army colonel shares four steps leaders can take to get the information they need when they need it.
Researchers: Robert Hughes
August 6, 2019
Take 5: What You May Not Know about Advertising
Research reveals how ads can affect shopping behavior, elections, and even our health.
Researchers: Brett Gordon, Kent Grayson, Jörg L. Spenkuch and Amanda Starc
August 6, 2019
Finance & Accounting
The Groucho Marx Theory of Efficient Markets
A finance professor argues that markets remain efficient only if enough people believe they are not.
Researchers: Mitchell A. Petersen
August 2, 2019
Marketing
How Anger Can Help Us Make Better Decisions
Yes, you read that right: Sometimes being mad helps you focus on what you want.
Researchers: Uzma Kahn, Alex DePaoli and Michal Maimaran
August 1, 2019
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.
Researchers: Lauren Rivera and András Tilcsik
August 1, 2019
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.
Researchers: Razvan Lungeanu and Edward J. Zajac
August 1, 2019
Economics
China Weathered the Global Recession with an Aggressive Stimulus Package. But Did It Prop Up the Wrong Firms?
A cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of credit expansion.
Researchers: Lin William Cong, Haoyu Gao, Jacopo Ponticelli and Xiaoguang Yang
August 1, 2019
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.
Researchers: Adam Waytz
July 31, 2019
Podcast: What Leaders Can Do to Build Trust Quickly
Lessons from Kellogg’s interim dean on establishing credibility, encouraging criticism, and empowering your team.
Researchers: Kathleen Hagerty
July 16, 2019
Leadership
How to Establish Yourself as an Interim Leader
Kathleen Hagerty reflects back on her year as interim dean of the Kellogg School.
Researchers: Kathleen Hagerty
July 12, 2019
Innovation
Artificial Intelligence Is Improving How Companies Do Business
Here are four of the most significant trends.
Researchers: Adam Pah
July 8, 2019
Strategy
Take 5: How to Increase Your Office's Productivity
Research-backed tips for improving workflows and discouraging slacking.
Researchers: Michael Powell, Robert L. Bray, Nicola Persico, George Georgiadis, Jan A. Van Mieghem and Chaithanya Bandi
July 5, 2019
Economics
Should Antitrust Laws Really Be Changed, or Should We Just Enforce the Laws We Have?
A presidential assassination brought the trust-busting Teddy Roosevelt to power. The episode offers lessons for today’s antitrust regulators.
Researchers: Richard Baker, Carola Frydman and Eric Hilt
July 1, 2019
Policy
Do Soda Taxes Work? It’s Complicated.
A look at the Philadelphia soda tax shows that it had some benefits—but it didn’t stop people from buying sugary drinks.
Researchers: Stephan Seiler, Anna Tuchman and Song Yao
July 1, 2019
Policy
We’re at a Data Privacy Crossroads. Where Do We Go From Here?
What individuals, regulators, and companies need to consider as we live more of our lives online.
Researchers: Jennifer Cutler and Samuel Goldberg
July 1, 2019
