Politics & Elections
Which Gold Medalists Do We Tweet About? Liberals and Conservatives Differ
New research explores how political ideology can affect whose accomplishments we celebrate.
Policy
Podcast: How the Boston Marathon Bombing Created a Rorschach Test for Perceptions of Race
And how a Kellogg professor found himself unexpectedly involved in the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Policy
Which Voters Want to Expand Medicaid? Maybe Not the Ones You Think
Education level, and even college major, are better predictors than party affiliation.
Not Everyone Benefited from Lower Interest Rates During the Great Recession
The Fed wanted to help struggling homeowners. But new lending rules undermined its efforts.
Organizations
How to Navigate a Vertical Merger after the AT&T and Time Warner Ruling
Here’s what companies can do to minimize antitrust concerns in an uncertain regulatory environment.
Politics & Elections
Politicians Vote Differently When Journalists Aren’t Watching
During natural disasters, the media spotlight shifts—and special interests benefit.
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Economics
What Google Is Teaching Economists About Unemployment Insurance
Search data can tell policymakers whether extending unemployment benefits delays job-seeking.
Strategy
Why Do Trainees Get Stuck with So Much Grunt Work?
There must be faster ways to get them up to speed. Yet grueling apprenticeships persist in medicine, law, and the trades.
Organizations
Organizational Change Is Often a Tough Sell, but Encouraging Peer Interactions Can Help
A study of teachers offers lessons on how to get employees on board with reforms.
Politics & Elections
Take 5: Election Rules and Campaign Tactics That Sway Voters
A look at whether celebrity endorsements matter, why the top spot on a ballot is coveted, and more election research from Kellogg faculty.
Marketing
Government Got You Worried? It May Be Affecting Your Shopping Habits.
When we yearn for responsible lawmakers we tend to forgo pleasurable purchases in favor of more useful products.
Policy
Supreme Court Justices Become Less Impartial and More Ideological When Casting the Swing Vote
A new study suggests that justices may treat cases differently when given a chance to shape policy.
Innovation
Everyone Wants Pharmaceutical Breakthroughs. What Drives Drug Companies to Pursue Them?
A new study suggests that firms are at their most innovative after a financial windfall.
Healthcare
Video: How Open Lines of Communication Can Improve Healthcare Outcomes
Training physicians to be better communicators builds trust with patients and their loved ones.
Operations
Here’s a Better Way to Schedule Surgeries
A new tool could drive savings of 20 percent while still keeping surgeons happy.
Politics & Elections
Why Economic Crises Trigger Political Turnover in Some Countries but Not Others
The fallout can hinge on how much a country’s people trust each other.
Economics
How the Coffee Industry Is Building a Sustainable Supply Chain in an Unstable Region
Three experts discuss the challenges and rewards of sourcing coffee from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Politics & Elections
Why Economic Crises Trigger Political Turnover in Some Countries but Not Others
The fallout can hinge on how much a country’s people trust each other.
Economics
How the Coffee Industry Is Building a Sustainable Supply Chain in an Unstable Region
Three experts discuss the challenges and rewards of sourcing coffee from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Policy
How Governments Can Better Defend Themselves Against Cyberattacks
The threat of retaliation can keep the peace. But that assumes you know who is attacking you.
Politics & Elections
Why a Choice Doesn’t Feel Like a Choice When Morality Enters the Picture
A new study explains why heroes always say, “I just did what anybody would do.”
Healthcare
How to Solve Healthcare’s Trust Deficit
Doctors, patients, and insurers are often skeptical of each other. Three experts discuss ways to counteract that.
Economics
Take 5: What Science Says about Your Summer Vacation
Kellogg faculty explore the psychology and economics of common travel conundrums.
Healthcare
Even for the Insured, a Hospital Stay Has Surprising Costs
The long-term financial toll extends far beyond medical bills.
Healthcare
Video: Three Perspectives on Trust in Medicine
Relationships among patients, providers, and medical researchers have never been more complicated—or critical.
Politics & Elections
Why Certain Types of Elections Favor Extreme Candidates
Winners can differ when voting is done by district versus at-large.
Economics
How a Genetically Modified Soybean Helped Modernize an Economy
As Brazil’s farms became more efficient, workers shifted to manufacturing.
Policy
How to Make Economic Development More Inclusive
Two finance experts discuss the need to tailor strategies to specific underserved communities.
Economics
How the Potato Ushered in an Era of Peace
Its arrival in Europe had consequences that went far beyond diet.
Economics
Is Social Mobility Essential to Democracy?
It depends on the size and assumptions of the middle class.
Policy
Does Lowering the Corporate Tax Rate Spur Economic Growth?
Results of a new study have implications for the recent U.S. tax overhaul.
Healthcare
Privatizing Medicaid Drug Benefits Reduces Spending
The savings come without any decrease in quality of care, new research shows.
Social Impact
When Do People Label Attackers as Terrorists versus Mentally Ill?
New research shows that people’s assumptions go beyond stereotypes.
Finance & Accounting
Take 5: How Do Households Manage Fluctuating Finances?
Plus, how policymakers can help them manage better.
Economics
Localized Natural Disasters Can Hurt an Entire Country’s Economy
A new study helps explain the economic ripple effects on supply chains.
Healthcare
When Healthcare Providers Consolidate, Medical Bills Rise
Can anything be done to rein in this expensive trend?
Audit Regulations Meant to Curb Accounting Scandals Are Working, Mostly
A post-Enron oversight board is a useful example for the regulation of other industries.