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Idea Stories Opensearch
January 15, 2026
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Why Sanctions Failed to Restrain Russia’s Oligarchs

Companies facing international restrictions stay alive by playing a game of “regulatory arbitrage.”
Accounting
December 12, 2025
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What If We’re Looking at the National Debt All Wrong?

Jonathan Berk says that focusing on the debt-to-GDP ratio is a distraction.
Finance & Investing
December 12, 2025
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Decoding the Proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger

Ali Yurukoglu examines the deal’s implications, from the regulatory process ahead to the potential impacts on how we watch movies.
Economics
December 08, 2025
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Partisan Polarization Has Crept Into the Doctor’s Office

A review of Medicare data finds that Republican and Democratic doctors practice differently.
Government & Politics
November 06, 2025
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AI Writes Persuasive Political Messages. Could They Change Your Mind?

People find AI-delivered arguments convincing. This could help bridge political divides — or fuel polarization.
Government & Politics
October 24, 2025
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What If Student Loan Payments Were Tied to Your Paycheck?

Income-based repayment plans lead some borrowers to scale back their incomes, but the benefits outweigh the costs.
Finance & Investing
September 16, 2025
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A Closer Look at Small Business Owners Reveals Their Political Preferences

New research finds that small business owners represent a distinct, Republican-leaning constituency.
Government & Politics
September 03, 2025
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When “Good” Corporate Governance Creates Incentives for Bad Behavior

Companies may find it more profitable to misbehave and suffer penalties rather than follow the rules.
Government & Politics
August 14, 2025
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The Surprising Link Between Craigslist, Classified Ads, and Political Polarization

When newspaper classifieds were disrupted, political coverage dropped, creating an opening for more extreme candidates.
Government & Politics
July 24, 2025
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Shining a Light on Venture Capital’s Secrets Cost Public Investors Billions

When sunshine laws forced pensions to share their investment data, VCs ran for the shadows.
Finance & Investing
July 22, 2025
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Why More Public Pensions Are Taking a Chance on Alternative Investments

Like other investors, pension managers want to beat the market. And they’re willing to take bigger risks to do so.
Finance & Investing
June 30, 2025
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The Rush to Quit Coal Is Leading Countries Into the “Gas Trap”

Increased natural gas production could inadvertently slow investment in clean energy and lead to more carbon emissions.
Climate & Sustainability
June 27, 2025
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Why the Erosion of Trust Could Shake America’s Economic Stability

What do the Fed, cryptocurrency, and hedge funds have in common? They all depend on trust, says Amit Seru.
Finance & Investing
June 26, 2025
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What Makes U.S. Multinationals Shift Costs Back Home to Save on Taxes

A tax court ruling on cost-sharing agreements inadvertently fueled innovation and growth.
Economics
May 21, 2025
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Popular AI Models Show Partisan Bias When Asked to Talk Politics

In a recent study, both Republicans and Democrats perceived left-leaning bias in LLMs’ discussion of contentious topics.
Technology & AI
May 14, 2025
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What Sushi Can Tell Us About U.S. Politics

A dietary choice or a political indicator? Signs of America’s divided political culture are everywhere.
Government & Politics
May 05, 2025
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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Investors to Question the Future of the Dollar

The dollar is typically a refuge in moments of uncertainty. Two finance professors say this time is different.
Finance & Investing
April 29, 2025
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The U.S.-China Trade War Is the Return of Geoeconomics

As President Trump tries to rewrite the rules of world trade, Matteo Maggiori sees another chapter in the long history of global power games.
Finance & Investing
April 14, 2025
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Quick Study: To Close the ‘Tax Gap’, Take a Look at Partnerships

Hundreds of billions of dollars in tax revenue goes uncollected every year. Professor Rebecca Lester may have found some of it.
Government & Politics
March 13, 2025
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We’re Still Learning from Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse

Peter DeMarzo and Arvind Krishnamurthy offer a new take on what happens to bank balance sheets when interest rates rise.
Finance & Investing
February 19, 2025
Audio

How Global Finance Defines Global Politics

The pen may be mightier than the sword — but the dollar beats them both.
Markets & Trade
February 12, 2025
Audio

Who Deserves Our Trust?

Rules prevent the powerful from behaving badly.
Government & Politics
February 06, 2025
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Class Takeaways — Managing Politically Complex Environments

Five Lessons in five minutes: Saumitra Jha explains the essential principles of navigating political conflict in any setting.
Leadership & Management
January 21, 2025
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The Paris Climate Deal Gives Countries Options. Leaving Isn’t Meant to Be One.

The 2015 climate pact was designed to win global support. Now the Trump administration is walking away — again.
Climate & Sustainability