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December 1, 2024

Feeling Outraged? Think Twice Before Hitting “Share.”

Misinformation fuels outrage—which in turn leads to mindless social-media shares, a new study finds.

Lawyer arguing in courtroom wearing hat from same college as judge.
October 1, 2024

Guilty as Charged—Unless the Judge Went to Your School

For firms facing securities litigation, their executives’ alma mater could mean the difference between innocence and guilt.

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September 24, 2024

When the Minimum Wage Rises, Do Men and Women Benefit Equally?

The policy is gender-neutral. The impact, less so.

A candidate for office speaks into a microphone.
September 23, 2024

Perspective: America Needs Political Age Limits

If there is a mandatory retirement age for the top officers in the U.S. military, why isn’t there one for the commander in chief?

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September 20, 2024

The Plan to Pay College Athletes

A proposed settlement granting NCAA athletes a cut of broadcast revenues stands to shake up major college sports.

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August 26, 2024

People Want to Know Sustainable Policies Can Work. So Show Them.

Success stories about policies from other countries make people more likely to support similar policies in the U.S., new research finds.

robot greeting new employees at an office
July 30, 2024

Take 5: Work Is Changing. What Does the Future Hold?

Remote work, technology, and climate change are all set to transform the labor market. Here’s how.

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June 17, 2024

Will America’s Economy Soon Look Like … Italy’s?

Why one Kellogg economist is worried that the U.S. is headed toward a low-growth future.

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June 3, 2024

Why Did Early Governments Emerge?

Was it about cooperation—or exploitation? A new study turns to archeology for answers.

The rotating door of poaching employees can have its benefits
May 17, 2024

Could This Be the End of Noncompetes?

The FTC’s proposed rule is hardly a done deal—but here’s what it could mean for companies and workers.

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April 19, 2024

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Is Going Mainstream. How Will the Industry Grow Around It?

While significant barriers remain—including regulatory uncertainty and the difficulty of scaling a labor-intensive treatment method—industry leaders see a path forward.

Shadow of judges over tennis court
April 1, 2024

AI Has Entered the Court. Is This Changing Umpires’ Calls?

The Hawk-Eye review system in professional tennis has made umpires more accurate in many cases—but not all.

Immigrants spread across America
March 26, 2024

The Truth about U.S. Immigration

It is possible both to maximize the benefits of immigration and still maintain border security and support workers in sectors that immigrants may enter.

robot being fenced in by humans
February 23, 2024

The Dos and Don’ts of Regulating AI

How can governments capitalize on AI’s benefits while minimizing its dangers? New research examines several policies—and identifies a promising approach.

two lawyer stand in an MMA octagon
February 23, 2024

What’s at Stake in the UFC Antitrust Case?

The outcome of the mixed-martial-arts saga could have wide-ranging implications for the future of global sports entertainment.

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January 2, 2024

Community Revitalization Is Hard to Get Right. Here’s How It Can Succeed.

“The basic amenities people want are pretty universal, but every community has its own priorities and ideals.”

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January 1, 2024

How Should Global Cities Manage an Influx of Wealthy Foreign Residents?

In an age of remote work, the trend will only continue. So how can governments take advantage of the benefits while mitigating the harms?

two factories in the heat, with the smaller one melting
November 1, 2023

In a Warming U.S., Smaller Manufacturers Are Feeling the Heat

Smaller firms struggle in the face of temperature shocks, while larger ones are less affected—a trend that is driving industry consolidation.

November 1, 2023

When Your Savings Account Is Also a Lottery Ticket

Prize-linked savings accounts can be more enticing to customers than interest rates—and banks like them, too.

three people in line at a pharmacy with the same prescription and different priced receipts
October 6, 2023

Can We Build a Better Prescription Drug Market?

Medicare will soon be able to negotiate directly with drug makers. But one economist explains why “the goal should be to increase value, not just lower prices.”

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