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August 22, 2025
Take 5: AI’s Past, Present, and Future
Artificial intelligence is transforming business, science, marketing, and labor. Kellogg faculty tell us how we got here and what could be next.
Sergio Rebelo, Dashun Wang, Matthew Groh, Hatim Rahman, Jacob D. Teeny and and coauthors
August 20, 2025
To Align Purpose and Profit, Company Culture Matters
An Italian energy firm’s climate campaign illustrates how to tackle social problems without sacrificing the bottom line.
Brayden King, Marco Clemente and Amy Klopfenstein
August 18, 2025
Are Your Ads Truly Paying Off?
Inconsistent methods make it hard to know if a campaign is working. New approaches to measuring return on ad spend can help companies make better decisions.
Eric T. Anderson and Brett Gordon
August 1, 2025
How Trade Secrets Fuel the International Auto Industry
To expand into China, companies like Toyota, Volkswagen, and BMW were required to work with local manufacturers, who then gained access to crucial knowledge.
Jie Bai, Panle Jia Barwick, Shengmao Cao and Shanjun Li
August 1, 2025
When Banks Get Picky about Lending, the Economy May Suffer
Being too restrictive about who can borrow has ripple effects that can prolong economic downturns.
Michael J. Fishman, Jonathan A. Parker and Ludwig Straub
August 1, 2025
When AI Thinks Too Much Like a Human
Generative AI models are susceptible to the same errors that humans make when interpreting statistical results.
Blakeley B. McShane, David Gal and Adam Duhachek
August 1, 2025
Surge Pricing in Aisle Five?
Despite concern, the use of digital price tags in grocery stores hasn’t moved the needle on costs for consumers.
Ioannis Stamatopoulos, Robert Sanders and Robert L. Bray
August 1, 2025
5 Questions to Consider When Deciding Whether to Start a Family Office
Ask better questions to understand the purpose, costs, structures, and your family’s alignment.
Matthew Allen
July 24, 2025
Is Tenure a Golden Age for Research?
A large study finds that there’s a trade-off. While tenured researchers may publish less, they often come up with more novel ideas.
Giorgio Tripodi, Benjamin F. Jones, Dashun Wang and and coauthors
July 18, 2025
How Peace Can Be Good for Business
Expanding ESG strategies to include conflict reduction can benefit both companies and the regions in which they operate.
Cynthia S. Wang
July 15, 2025
Take 5: Making Communication Work … at Work
Embrace vulnerability, know when to keep silent, and other strategies from Kellogg faculty.
Niko Matouschek, Michael Powell, Bryony Reich, Eli J. Finkel, Jillian Chown, Craig Wortmann, Sanjay Khosla and and coauthors
July 14, 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.
Lauren Rivera and Lisa M. B. Sølvberg
July 3, 2025
5 Tips for Preparing to Scale Your Startup
Before hitting “go” on a growth strategy, founders need to make sure they are ready. Here’s a pre-flight checklist for entrepreneurs.
Carter Cast
July 1, 2025
Knock Knock. Who’s There? Generative AI.
Learning that a joke, a story, or art came from AI boosts our confidence in our creativity.
Taly Reich and Jacob D. Teeny
July 1, 2025
Investment Transparency Encourages Copycats—and Creates Risks
While regulations nudge insurance companies toward prudent portfolios, they may also increase systemic fragility.
Tom Hagenberg
June 25, 2025
Slowing AI’s Domino Effect on Workplace Inequality
Choices we make during model design and implementation can ease AI’s downstream damage—and amplify its benefits.
Arvind Karunakaran, Sarah Lebovitz, Devesh Narayanan and Hatim Rahman
June 16, 2025
What Makes the U.S. Dollar So Special?
Despite its ups and downs, the dollar has maintained global dominance for years. New research shows why that is—and why it might not last forever.
Zhengyang Jiang, Robert J. Richmond and Tony Zhang
June 14, 2025
How Your Business Can Adapt to Tariffs—and Come Out Ahead
Start by finding alternative sourcing locations. And if you don’t have them, build them now.
Sunil Chopra
June 10, 2025
Nepotism Can Be a Good Thing in Family Business—If You Get These 4 Things Right
Here’s a cautious promotion of strategic nepotism in the family business.
Matthew Allen
June 1, 2025
The Upside of Recruiting Your Rivals
Teams that acquire players from their competitors gain an advantage that goes beyond pure skill.
Satyam Mukherjee, Yun Huang, Brian Uzzi and Noshir Contractor
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