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medieval farmers in a failing field watch an army march past.
January 13, 2025

The Cold, Cold History of Political Conflict

Sustained temperature shifts during the “Little Ice Age” led to wars, mass migration, and instability. What does this mean for our current moment?

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January 7, 2025

China’s Economy Has Not Peaked

Chinese policymakers should allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.

An artificial hand reaches out to a human hand.
December 3, 2024

Overnight Success? AI Has Been a Century in the Making.

For clues about the future of AI, it helps to understand the past.

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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 26, 2024

Take 5: How to Talk Politics (Constructively)

Research-backed advice for your next conversation.

a sales manager hands paychecks to two sales associates in red shirts.
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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September 1, 2024

Why Do Prices Rise Like Rockets … but Fall Like Feathers?

Behavioral psychology sheds light on a longstanding economic puzzle.

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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.

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd.
August 12, 2024

Would Trump Escalate the U.S.–China Trade War?

If former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely impose sweeping tariffs against China. His policy agenda would harm lower-income households the most.

August 8, 2024

5 Trends in a Volatile Global Economy

“We live in an interesting world, one with much upside as well as significant downside.”

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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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July 1, 2024

How to Spot Political Deepfakes

AI literacy—and a healthy dose of human intuition—can take us pretty far.

a USA flag morphing into an Italy flag
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.

April 12, 2024

Humanizing the U.S.–China Relationship

Escalating tensions between U.S. and Chinese governments make preserving in-person interactions between ordinary Chinese and Americans even more important.

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