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June 14, 2022
Written
The Gap Between the Supreme Court and Most Americans’ Views Is Growing
A new study tracks the high court’s rapid move away from the middle.
Political Economy
Illustration of the scales of justice; the lighter side is a blue spray painted mark, and it's being lifted up by the heavier red spray painted mark. Illustration by Cory Hall
June 02, 2022
Written
The Federal Government Pays Farmers. That Doesn’t Mean Farmers Are Fans.
Millions receive agricultural subsidies, but benefits don’t sway attitudes about government.
Political Economy
A man standing with his back to a dried-up cornfield is holding three ears of corn in his hands, and is wearing a t-shirt with an American flag and a baseball cap that shades his face. The sky is bright and blue behind him. Jim Young/Reuters
April 19, 2022
Written
The Promise and Pitfalls of Investing for Change
Navigating the line between opportunity and uncertainty in the ESG boom
Finance
Illustration of various cuttings of a map, pieced together to form a larger map that shows a road curving along it. Illustration by Tyler Comrie
March 14, 2022
Audio
Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values
On this podcast episode, we discuss the keys to making ethical decisions in your professional and personal life.
Leadership
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December 15, 2021
Video
Class Takeaways — Leading with Values
Five lessons in five minutes: How to create a culture of value-driven behavior inside organizations.
Leadership
Class Takeaways series thumbnail depicts a graphic of a smiling running dog accompanied by title of video "Leading with Values" | Illustration by Marc Wienot.
December 13, 2021
Written
A Dozen of Our Favorite Insights Stories of 2021
Just some of the original ideas and fascinating research coming from Stanford GSB faculty this year.
Career & Success
A person working on a computer, reading the Insights articles page on the Stanford GSB web page. | Credit: iStock/BrianAJackson.
October 19, 2021
Written
The Ethics of Vaccinating the World
With millions of lives at stake, should drug makers be forced to share their IP?
Social Impact
llustration of a gavel. Daniel Liévano
September 08, 2021
Written
What an Analysis of 6 Million Articles Reveals About the State of U.S. Newspapers
As newsrooms continue to shrink, a new study finds mixed news about the survival of investigative reporting.
Economics
A stack of freshly printed newspapers, in the background printing machines and technical equipment. Credit: iStock/industryview
July 30, 2021
Written
My 9-Year-Old Son Trades Stocks on Robinhood. It Isn’t All Risky Bets.
Beyond the meme stocks, the app is a great tool for teaching responsibility and financial concepts.
Finance
Young man using a trading app stock photo. Credit: iStock/JGalione
June 08, 2021
Written
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
Hand pointing to a stack of ballots | Credit: Albert Gea
April 29, 2021
Written
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
3D rendering of the new Yuan digital currency of china on red economy graph chart. Credit: iStock/nespix
March 31, 2021
Written
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.
Economics
Horizontal lines with the characters 1, 2, G, 4, 5. | Illustration by Álvaro Domínguez.
February 19, 2021
Written
The Activist’s Dilemma
Extreme actions draw attention to a cause but erode public support — and many protestors fail to see the link.
Political Economy
A megaphone pointed at a brick wall. Credit: Alvaro Dominguez
November 25, 2020
Audio
“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
Leadership for Society
November 10, 2020
Written
Don’t Let Politics Poison the Workplace: Some Advice from Business School Experts
Political polarization may creep into the workplace. Here are some ways managers can become peacekeepers.
Leadership
Illustration of two figures–one red, and one blue–engaged in conflict. Illustration by Tricia Seibold
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
Yard signs supporting U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic U.S. presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden are seen outside of an early voting site at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Credit: REUTERS/Al Drago
October 21, 2020
Written
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
A supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump waits for the start of the president’s campaign rally on the South Lawn of the White House is calling a “peaceful protest.” Credit: REUTERS/Tom Brenner
October 20, 2020
Written
You Might Be Trying to Get the Wrong People to Vote Your Way
If you want to be efficient when it comes to influencing others, focus on those who are already (sort of) on your side.
Marketing
A photo-illustration of a target with arrows sticking out of the back. Credit: Alvaro Dominguez
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
U.S. President Donald Trump stands at his podium as he participates in the first 2020 presidential campaign debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Credit: REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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
A photo illustration of a limousine with a rope behind it that is pulling over a podium. Credit: Alvaro Dominguez