Careers
Podcast: Our Most Popular Advice on Improving Relationships with Colleagues
Coworkers can make us crazy. Here’s how to handle tough situations.
Researchers: Eli J. Finkel, Ellen Taaffe and Jeanne M. Brett
June 11, 2018
Politics & Elections
Why Certain Types of Elections Favor Extreme Candidates
Winners can differ when voting is done by district versus at-large.
Researchers: Andrew Beath, Fotini Christia, Georgy Egorov and Ruben Enikolopov
June 7, 2018
Finance & Accounting
Take 5: What's in Your Investment Portfolio?
Here’s what our faculty have to say about assessing new stocks, investing in green companies—and the benefits of benign neglect.
Researchers: David Chen, Janice C. Eberly, Ravi Jagannathan, Robert Korajczyk, Matthew R. Lyle and Louis Simpson
June 7, 2018
Careers
Stop Flailing and Start Delivering
Here’s how to gain clarity and focus when your tendency is to overcommit.
Researchers: Carter Cast
June 6, 2018
Economics
How a Genetically Modified Soybean Helped Modernize an Economy
As Brazil’s farms became more efficient, workers shifted to manufacturing.
Researchers: Paula Bustos, Bruno Caprettini, Jacopo Ponticelli and Gabriel Garber
June 4, 2018
Organizations
How Much Empathy Do You Feel When Powerful People Suffer?
What about less powerful people? Your answers likely depend on how egalitarian you are.
Researchers: Brian Lucas and Nour Kteily
June 4, 2018
Leadership
Does Your Company Actually Live Its Values?
Stating corporate principles is great; embodying them is better.
Researchers: Bernard Banks
June 4, 2018
Entrepreneurship
How Old Are Successful Tech Entrepreneurs?
A definitive new study dispels the myth of the Silicon Valley wunderkind.
Researchers: Pierre Azoulay, Benjamin F. Jones, J. Daniel Kim and Javier Miranda
May 15, 2018
Social Impact
Podcast: How You and Your Company Can Lend Expertise to a Nonprofit in Need
Plus: Four questions to consider before becoming a social-impact entrepreneur.
Researchers: Megan Kashner and Kara Palamountain
May 8, 2018
Policy
How to Make Economic Development More Inclusive
Two finance experts discuss the need to tailor strategies to specific underserved communities.
Researchers: Janice C. Eberly and Don Graves
May 8, 2018
Social Impact
The Case for Investing in Green Companies
Sustainably minded firms are more likely to withstand industry shake-ups.
Researchers: Ravi Jagannathan, Ashwin Ravikumar and Marco Sammon
May 2, 2018
Marketing
Wondering How Customers Feel about Your Brand?
A new algorithm tracks people’s perception in real time via Twitter.
Researchers: Aron Culotta and Jennifer Cutler
May 2, 2018
Economics
How the Potato Ushered in an Era of Peace
Its arrival in Europe had consequences that went far beyond diet.
Researchers: Murat Iyigun, Nathan Nunn and Nancy Qian
May 2, 2018
Organizations
What a Difference a Year (with a Consultant) Makes
A study in Mexico finds that consultants can help small- to medium-sized businesses expand.
Researchers: Miriam Bruhn, Dean Karlan and Antoinette Schoar
May 2, 2018
Leadership
Take 5: How to Keep Your High Performers Happy
Plus, ways to prevent toxic workers from corrupting your team.
Researchers: Jeff Hyman, Carter Cast, Dylan Minor and Brenda Ellington Booth
May 2, 2018
Why Bosses Cut Some Employees Slack for Unethical Behavior
The same transgression can lead to different consequences. Here’s one reason why.
Researchers: Yajun Zhang, Kai Chi Yam, Maryam Kouchaki and Junwei Zhang
May 1, 2018
Careers
Launch Your Career on the Right Trajectory
How women can maximize the post-college decade.
Researchers: Sally Blount and Perry Yeatman
May 1, 2018
Leadership
Four Reasons Why Hiring Veterans Makes Good Business Sense
They’re trained to be trainable and can take criticism. Is your company overlooking these talented candidates?
Researchers: Dan Friend
May 1, 2018
Careers
How Will Automation Affect Different U.S. Cities?
Jobs in small cities will likely be hit hardest. Check how your community and profession will fare.
Researchers: Morgan R. Frank, Manuel Cebrian, Hyejin Youn, Lijun Sun and Iyad Rahwan
April 10, 2018
Finance & Accounting
Why the Panic of 1907 Led to a Recession
Understanding this history sheds light on the 2008 financial crisis.
Researchers: Carola Frydman, Eric Hilt and Lily Y. Zhou
April 6, 2018
