A Blueprint for Keeping Humans in Control of AI
New research teaches independent AI agents to ask for help — and builds oversight of models we don’t fully trust.
David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade
The D.C. denizen reflects on his time in Jimmy Carter’s White House, recalls how he got into leveraged buyouts, and shares why he thinks you're not working hard enough if you never fail.
Ask for More Pay and Get Penalized, Stay Quiet and Fall Behind
New research finds that class shapes not just who negotiates for higher salaries, but who pays a price for speaking up.
How Falling Interest Rates Widened Americans’ Wealth Gap
Low interest rates fueled an asset boom that benefited the wealthy — and would amplify the hit of potential Social Security cuts on low-income retirees.
The Dollar’s Dominance Is Eroding
Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.
AI Could Uncover the Hidden Ways People Work Together
The winners of the AI for Organizations Grand Challenge believe that identifying the “grammar of coordination” could have profound implications for the future of work.
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November 05, 2026
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Marc Stad on “Obtaining the Unobtainable”
The founder and managing partner of Dragoneer Investment Group reflects on making his own rules, becoming a sports owner, and the nature of mentorship.

November 04, 2026
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Why the Venture Capital Mindset Matters Now
Ilya Strebulaev explains how thinking like a VC can help leaders navigate disruption and uncertainty.

November 03, 2026
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A Look at How AI Is Working Out in the Workplace
Stanford GSB faculty and students check in on our newest coworker, collaborator, and competitor

November 02, 2026
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This Professor Found a Faster Way to Crack Cold Cases
Lawrence Wein’s mathematical model gives forensic genetic genealogists a powerful tool for solving decades-old crimes.

November 02, 2026
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How to Build Better Hierarchies
Nir Halevy explains what separates healthy hierarchies from the unhealthy ones — and how you can fix them.

October 29, 2026
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Stanford GSB Economists Shape an In-Depth Look at AI’s Global Promise
Susan Athey and her colleagues collaborated on the World Bank Group’s World Development Report 2026.

October 22, 2026
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How to Fix a Broken Hierarchy from the Inside
It’s hard to escape hierarchies. But Nir Halevy offers a method for diagnosing and treating dysfunctional ones.

October 08, 2026
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Just 5% of VCs Make Most of the Profits
A sweeping dataset of venture capitalists offers an unprecedented look at which ones succeed.

October 05, 2026
Written
Paper Cuts, Fall 2026: Quick Findings from Stanford GSB Insights
Shrinking the Fed, auditing bankruptcy, negotiating higher pay, and more bite-sized research stories.

October 05, 2026
Written
Career Advice: How to Break Through in a Tough Job Market
Results and relevancy matter when you’re looking for work.

September 30, 2026
Written
The Clean Energy Bottleneck Isn’t Technology. It’s Market Design.
Working at the intersection of economics and operations, Ömer Karaduman studies how to design more efficient and reliable electricity systems.

September 28, 2026
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The Supreme Court Isn’t Immune to Public Opinion
A new book shows how the Court picks cases to stay in step with Americans’ views.

September 17, 2026
Written
“Almost Every Job Has Tasks That AI Can Change”
Economist Erik Brynjolfsson says AI’s transformation of work is just beginning — and our institutions aren’t ready for it.

September 10, 2026
Written
A Blueprint for Keeping Humans in Control of AI
New research teaches independent AI agents to ask for help — and builds oversight of models we don’t fully trust.

August 27, 2026
Written
Ask for More Pay and Get Penalized, Stay Quiet and Fall Behind
New research finds that class shapes not just who negotiates for higher salaries, but who pays a price for speaking up.

August 27, 2026
Written
AI Could Uncover the Hidden Ways People Work Together
The winners of the AI for Organizations Grand Challenge believe that identifying the “grammar of coordination” could have profound implications for the future of work.

August 26, 2026
Audio
Tekedra Mawakana Wants to Build the ‘World’s Most Trusted Driver’
Waymo’s co-CEO reflects on the road to self-driving cars, giving herself the chance to take a moonshot, and the future of mobility.

August 17, 2026
Written
Shrinking the Fed’s Balance Sheet Is Easier Said Than Done
Darrell Duffie discusses ways to trim the central bank’s $6.7 trillion balance sheet — and potential obstacles.

August 13, 2026
Audio
David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade
The D.C. denizen reflects on his time in Jimmy Carter’s White House, recalls how he got into leveraged buyouts, and shares why he thinks you're not working hard enough if you never fail.

August 06, 2026
Written
The Dollar’s Dominance Is Eroding
Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.

August 06, 2026
Written
The GenAI Divide: Who’s Using ChatGPT to Save Time at Home
Younger, wealthier households are more likely to use AI to boost efficiency and enjoy more downtime.

July 30, 2026
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Quick Study: Could AI Predict Your Next Job?
The technology behind LLMs can be adapted to forecast more than words.
July 28, 2026
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How Falling Interest Rates Widened Americans’ Wealth Gap
Low interest rates fueled an asset boom that benefited the wealthy — and would amplify the hit of potential Social Security cuts on low-income retirees.

July 13, 2026
Written
Search Funds Keep Offering a Proven Path to Ownership
The 2026 Search Fund Study tracks decades of data about entrepreneurs identifying and buying businesses.
