Policy & the Economy
November 6, 2018
How Closely Do Our Beliefs About Social Mobility Match Reality?
The answer differs between Americans and Europeans, and between liberals and conservatives.
Alberto Alesina, Stefanie Stantcheva and Edoardo Teso
October 30, 2018
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.
Craig Garthwaite, Angela Y. Lee, Yuval Salant, Georgy Egorov and Jörg L. Spenkuch
September 13, 2018
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.
Tom Clark, B. Pablo Montagnes and Jörg L. Spenkuch
September 6, 2018
Video: How Open Lines of Communication Can Improve Healthcare Outcomes
Training physicians to be better communicators builds trust with patients and their loved ones.
Lynda Chin and Kelly Michelson
September 6, 2018
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.
Joshua Krieger, Danielle Li and Dimitris Papanikolaou
September 5, 2018
Here’s a Better Way to Schedule Surgeries
A new tool could drive savings of 20 percent while still keeping surgeons happy.
Chaithanya Bandi and Diwakar Gupta
September 4, 2018
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.
Nancy Qian, Nathan Nunn and Jaya Wen
August 14, 2018
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.
Ameet Morjaria, Sara Mason and Angel Mario Martinez Garcia
August 3, 2018
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.
Sandeep Baliga, Ethan Bueno de Mesquita and Alexander Wolizky
August 2, 2018
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.”
Maryam Kouchaki, Isaac Smith and Krishna Savani
July 9, 2018
How to Solve Healthcare’s Trust Deficit
Doctors, patients, and insurers are often skeptical of each other. Three experts discuss ways to counteract that.
Kent Grayson, Lakshmi Halasyamani and Daniel Dahl
July 3, 2018
Take 5: What Science Says about Your Summer Vacation
Kellogg faculty explore the psychology and economics of common travel conundrums.
Achal Bassamboo, Kent Grayson, Thomas N. Hubbard, Maryam Kouchaki, Martin Lariviere and Derek D. Rucker
July 3, 2018
Even for the Insured, a Hospital Stay Has Surprising Costs
The long-term financial toll extends far beyond medical bills.
Carlos Dobkin, Amy Finkelstein, Raymond Kluender and Matthew J. Notowidigdo
June 12, 2018
Video: Three Perspectives on Trust in Medicine
Relationships among patients, providers, and medical researchers have never been more complicated—or critical.
Kelly Michelson, Vahe Ayvazian and Raymond De Vries
June 7, 2018
Why Certain Types of Elections Favor Extreme Candidates
Winners can differ when voting is done by district versus at-large.
Andrew Beath, Fotini Christia, Georgy Egorov and Ruben Enikolopov
June 4, 2018
How a Genetically Modified Soybean Helped Modernize an Economy
As Brazil’s farms became more efficient, workers shifted to manufacturing.
Paula Bustos, Bruno Caprettini, Jacopo Ponticelli and Gabriel Garber
May 8, 2018
How to Make Economic Development More Inclusive
Two finance experts discuss the need to tailor strategies to specific underserved communities.
Janice C. Eberly and Don Graves
May 2, 2018
How the Potato Ushered in an Era of Peace
Its arrival in Europe had consequences that went far beyond diet.
Murat Iyigun, Nathan Nunn and Nancy Qian
April 5, 2018
Is Social Mobility Essential to Democracy?
It depends on the size and assumptions of the middle class.
Daron Acemoglu, Georgy Egorov and Konstantin Sonin
March 5, 2018
Does Lowering the Corporate Tax Rate Spur Economic Growth?
Results of a new study have implications for the recent U.S. tax overhaul.
Nir Jaimovich and Sergio Rebelo
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