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January 7, 2022
When a Bunch of Economists Look at the Same Data, Do They All See It the Same Way?
Not at all, according to a recent study, which showed just how much noise can be introduced by researchers’ unique analytical approaches.
Robert Korajczyk, Dermot Murphy and and coauthors
January 4, 2022
Take 5: What Good Does It Do a Company to Do Good?
Kellogg faculty look at how ESG initiatives are received by investors, customers, and employees.
Aaron Yoon, Ravi Jagannathan, Jacob D. Teeny, Alexander Chernev, Brayden King and and coauthors
December 1, 2021
Can Larger Loans Help Small Firms Grow?
Sometimes. But it turns out that lenders are bad at figuring out which businesses will benefit.
Bryan T. Gharad, Dean Karlan and Adam Osman
November 1, 2021
A Surprising Reason Why Currency Exchange Rates Fluctuate
New research suggests an answer to a longstanding economic puzzle.
Zhengyang Jiang, Arvind Krishnamurthy and Hanno Lustig
August 2, 2021
Does Positive ESG News Help a Company’s Stock Price?
A comprehensive new study finds that investors reward some—but not all—efforts.
George Serafeim and Aaron Yoon
July 1, 2021
Employers Are Struggling to Hire Workers. Here Are 4 Things They Can Do about It.
Companies will need to address employees’ needs differently going forward.
Phillip Braun
July 1, 2021
Private-Equity Firms Are Back at the Deal Table. Here’s What to Expect.
Funds are flush with cash and ready to buy. But they’ll have competition.
Alex Schneider
June 9, 2021
How Green Are Green Bonds?
Large companies issuing green bonds may have more to do with interest rates than altruism.
Efraim Benmelech
April 26, 2021
Bonds. Corporate Bonds.
Corporate bond markets have proven remarkably resilient during the pandemic—and companies with strong credit are poised to benefit.
Efraim Benmelech
April 23, 2021
It’s Time for Central Banks to Start Issuing Their Own Digital Currencies. Yes, Even the Fed.
The case for why central banks and policymakers must jump in the race now or risk getting left behind.
Axel Wieandt
April 1, 2021
How Debit Cards Are Helping Low-Income Households Save—and Benefiting Their Neighbors Too
A federal initiative in Mexico had huge spillover effects.
Pierre Bachas, Paul Gertler, Sean Higgins and Enrique Seira
March 25, 2021
How Useful Are ESG Ratings for Sustainable Investors?
These ratings are proliferating. Now there may be a better way to assess them.
George Serafeim and Aaron Yoon
February 17, 2021
Understanding the Rapidly Evolving World of Sustainable Finance
It’s no longer a niche investment strategy—and it has the potential to deliver strong returns.
Ravi Jagannathan, David Chen, Brian Bruce and Lloyd Kurtz
February 1, 2021
Rules to Limit Short-Term Trading Can Have Unintended Consequences
New research suggests that regulators should instead focus on broader investor access to information.
Nicolas Crouzet, Ian Dew-Becker and Charles Nathanson
January 29, 2021
Does GameStop Signal the End of Short Selling as We Know It?
A conversation with a prominent short seller about the possible consequences of a wild week on Wall Street.
Scott Fearon and Robert Korajczyk
January 5, 2021
Employment Plunged to Great Depression Levels in 2020. What’s Ahead in 2021?
Even with vaccine rollouts and a new stimulus bill, the U.S. economy faces a daunting challenge.
Phillip Braun
December 4, 2020
How an Advice Hotline Is Making Farmers in India More Productive
Previous efforts to provide farmers with guidance fell short. But this venture went further.
Apoorv Gupta, Jacopo Ponticelli and Andrea Tesei
December 1, 2020
Should Local Governments Be Offering Tax Credits to Angel Investors?
New research casts doubt on whether these incentives actually spur innovation and economic growth.
Matthew Dennes, Sabrina Howell, Filippo Mezzanotti, XinXin Wang and Ting Xu
October 30, 2020
Airlines and COVID-19: The Turbulence Ahead
With demand still down and debts mounting, the industry looks ahead.
Efraim Benmelech
October 5, 2020
What’s Next for Real Estate Markets?
As the pandemic continues to upend how we live, work, and play, the future of residential and commercial markets remains very much in flux.
Charles Nathanson
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