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September 22, 2020
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VCs and COVID-19: We’re Doing Fine, Thanks

A survey of more than 1,000 venture capitalists finds that investors predict only a tiny dip in portfolio performance — and that the cash spigot remains open.
Finance

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October 12, 2020
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Stanford Economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson Win the Nobel in Economic Sciences

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences cited the pair for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.

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From left, Robert Wilson, David Kreps, and Paul Migrom, received the 2018 John J. Carty Award in the field of economics. | Elena Zhukova
March 28, 2018
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The Future of Economics

Three award-winning economists talk about where the field has been and where it’s heading.

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Insights on economic theory, industrial organization, labor economics, macroeconomics, econometrics, environmental economics, and global trade.

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Stanford University’s Leadership for Society: Race & Power

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In this weekly webinar, Professor Brian Lowery is joined by guest speakers to explore systemic racism and the role of race in society. Open to public.

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October 5, 2020
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The Good and Bad of Measuring Worker Output in Real Time

Quantification boosts productivity if the task is simple, but demotivates if the task is complex, a Stanford study finds.
Organizational Behavior
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Anti-Racism and Allyship 7-Day Journey

This self-paced journey is designed to take about 45 minutes a day. It includes a series of readings, exercises, opportunities for reflections, and actions you can take.

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September 15, 2020
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The Economics of Prioritizing Family Ties in U.S. Immigration Policy

Migrants from overrepresented countries arrive with less education and fewer skills.
Economics

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September 10, 2020
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Practice Does Not Necessarily Make Perfect When It Comes to Creativity

A new study finds that recurring brainstorming sessions produce ideas that are, well ... kind of meh, actually.
Career & Success

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September 21, 2020
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Calculating the Health Benefits of Medicaid Expansion

A controversial arm of the Affordable Care Act reduced strokes, heart disease, and other ailments among older, low-income patients, a new study finds.
Health Care

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October 22, 2020
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Under Pressure: How to Communicate During a Crisis

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Leadership for Society: The Podcast

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People drink and socialize at the Skylight Bar following the outbreak of the COVID-19 in London. Credit: Reuters/Henry Nicholls
September 3, 2020
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Schmoozing with Coworkers After Hours Has Professional Benefits — and Personal Costs

A new study shows that workers’ pay structure — hourly vs. salaried — affects how they perceive and spend their downtime.
Organizational Behavior

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September 21, 2020
Video

Building Teams to Tackle the Most Challenging Problems

Yes, expertise matters. But diverse skill sets matter just as much — and perhaps even more — when it comes to solving hard problems.
Management

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October 22, 2020
Audio

Under Pressure: How to Communicate During a Crisis

In this episode, we discuss how leaders can communicate effectively when their organization, brand, or reputation is under attack.
Career & Success
October 21, 2020
Written

Deciphering the American Voter

Stanford researchers measure the depth of our partisan divide — and suggest some ways to bridge it.
Government
October 21, 2020
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The Secrets of Political Persuasion

Stanford researchers study the various tactics that politicians use to get voters on their side, from “moral reframing” to two-faced deception.
Government
October 20, 2020
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You Might Be Trying to Get the Wrong People to Vote Your Way — or Wear Masks

If you want to be efficient when it comes to influencing others, focus on those who are already (sort of) on your side.
Marketing
October 15, 2020
Audio

Leadership for Society: The Podcast

Join Professor Brian Lowery as he sits down with prominent leaders for a series of conversations on the most pressing issues of today.
Leadership
October 15, 2020
Written

The Good, the Bad, and the What-Ifs Heading into Election 2020

From smarter polling to growing distrust in government, a political economist lays out what you should expect this November.
Political Economy
October 15, 2020
Audio

“We Need to Stop Tiptoeing Around Race”

In this podcast episode, corporate diversity experts discuss the challenge of creating paths for inclusion.
Leadership
October 14, 2020
Video

If You Want to Change the World, You Need Power: Part 2

Cultivate your network and think strategically to rise in your career.
Career & Success
October 14, 2020
Written

What Elite Donors Want

Big-money donors, both Democrat and Republican, not only have more political influence than the average voter, they also have more extreme beliefs.
Political Economy
October 13, 2020
Video

If You Want to Change the World, You Need Power: Part 1

Motivating teams requires ambition, confidence, and empathy.
Organizational Behavior