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Annabella Helman of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Olivia McAuliffe of McLean, Virginia join hands as other protesters overrun the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court as Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in as an Associate Justice. Credit: Reuters/James Lawler Duggan
October 30, 2018
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How Protests Can Swing Elections

A new study shows that both liberal and conservative protests have had a real impact on U.S. House elections.
Organizational Behavior

“There’s no real social shaming if you don’t hire someone because she’s a Democrat or Republican, but do we really want a society segregated by partisan identity?”
—Neil Malhotra, professor of political economy

Do You Discriminate Along Party Lines?

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Ken Shotts and Neil Malhotra. Credit: Drew Kelly
October 18, 2018
Written

Are You an Ethical Leader?

Good intentions and gut instinct won’t take you far enough, say two Stanford GSB professors.
Leadership

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks. Credit: Reuters/Leah Millis
September 6, 2018
Written

Why “Uncertainty Shocks” Are Part of the Trump-Era Economy

A Stanford economist says that populist politicians have become a major source of economic uncertainty.
Political Economy

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Protestors hold signs behind Richard Fuld, Chairman and Chief Executive of Lehman Brothers Holdings, as he takes his seat to testify at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing. Credit: Reuters/Jonathan Erns
October 5, 2018
Written

Ten Years after the Financial Meltdown: What Have We Learned?

We aren’t nearly as safe as we could be, two Stanford GSB finance experts find.
Finance

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How Protests Can Swing Elections

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Good intentions and gut instinct won’t take you far enough, say two Stanford GSB professors.
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Ten Years after the Financial Meltdown: What Have We Learned?

We aren’t nearly as safe as we could be, two Stanford GSB finance experts find.
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Why “Uncertainty Shocks” Are Part of the Trump-Era Economy

A Stanford economist says that populist politicians have become a major source of economic uncertainty.
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The Biggest Antitrust Story You’ve Never Heard

The rise of institutional investors threatens competition, hurts consumers, and might qualify as a new kind of monopoly.
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Do You Discriminate Along Party Lines?

A Stanford study hints at the broad consequences of political polarization.
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How Risk-Proof Is Your Company?

Political risk can blindside a poorly prepared manager.
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A New Kind of Peace Studies: The Stock Market

When Israelis invest in stocks, they are more likely to support peace negotiations, new Stanford research shows.
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