Political Economy

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Investing in Peace
Helping voters learn by trading in the stock market can shift their perspective and politics.
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The Activist’s Dilemma
Extreme actions draw attention to a cause but erode public support — and many protestors fail to see the link.
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Political Economy
June 08, 2021
How Journalists’ Preference for Round Numbers Can Influence Elections
Governors beware: When newspapers play up unemployment milestones, it could cost you your seat.
Political Economy
April 29, 2021
China Looks to Take the Lead in Digital Currencies
The global shift to government-issued digital currencies “is like the space race of the 1960s,” says Stanford GSB’s Darrell Duffie.
Finance
March 31, 2021
Why a Plan to Encourage Search-Engine Competition Failed
Auctions intended to level the playing field for Google’s rivals have not reduced the search giant’s dominance, new research shows.
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Political Economy
November 25, 2020
“You Can’t Have Capitalism Without Capital’’
In this podcast episode, an expert explains the troubled history of Black banking, and how today’s racial wealth gap is rooted in centuries of discrimination.
Leadership
November 10, 2020
Don’t Let Politics Poison the Workplace: Some Advice from Business School Experts
The political polarization wrought by the 2020 presidential election is bound to creep into the workplace. Here are some ways managers can become peacekeepers.
Leadership
October 21, 2020
Deciphering the American Voter
Stanford researchers measure the depth of our partisan divide — and suggest some ways to bridge it.
Government
October 21, 2020
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
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
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 14, 2020
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
September 21, 2020
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
September 15, 2020
The Economics of Prioritizing Family Ties in U.S. Immigration Policy
Migrants from overrepresented countries arrive with less education and fewer skills.
Economics
July 15, 2020
Investing in Peace
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Political Economy
July 15, 2020
Stimulus Money Might Stimulate Insider Trading
A new study reveals that politically connected shareholders cashed in with suspiciously well-timed trades during the 2008 federal bailout.
Corporate Governance
June 10, 2020
The Rise of the ‘Liberaltarian’
Tech industry millionaires are moving the Democratic Party to the left on almost every issue except government regulation. Unions beware.
Political Economy
April 23, 2020
Reading Through the Pandemic
A Stanford business scholar discusses the literature that can sustain us in a crisis.
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