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January 07, 2026
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Here’s the Best Way to Sell a Hot Rotisserie Chicken
Many grocery stores are doing it all wrong. It’s better to move the freshest food to the front of the shelf.
December 18, 2025
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Does the Hot Hand Really Exist? “Jeopardy!” Has Some Answers.
What the Daily Double can tell us about an irrational belief in winning streaks
December 17, 2025
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Researchers Build a Virtual World to Run Experiments Over and Over
A social network with 20,000 AI-driven users simulates real human behavior — to a point.
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.
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.
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.
December 03, 2025
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Stanford GSB Faculty Recommend Their Favorite Podcasts
From tech to taxes, a bundle of podcasts to amp up your playlist
December 02, 2025
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11 Stories to Help You Work Smarter
Take a break and check out these career and leadership tips.
December 01, 2025
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Stanford GSB Faculty Recommend Some Favorite Reads
Fuel your intellectual fire this holiday season with these book ideas.
December 01, 2025
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We’ve Wrapped Up 11 Stories About AI for You
Read how AI is changing business, politics, healthcare, and how we see ourselves.
November 19, 2025
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Orlando Bravo Talks Private Equity and Taking the Right Risks
“I never created anything new. I just listened well,” says the co-founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo. “That’s a superpower.”
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.
November 05, 2025
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Wait for It — Faster Isn’t Always Better When Online Content Is Loading
When animation speeds are too fast or too slow, they make online wait times seem more frustrating.
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.
October 22, 2025
Video
Class Takeaways — Learning the Language of Business
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Ed deHaan shares why accounting literacy is essential for every business leader.
October 17, 2025
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AI and Online Images Are Reflecting Flawed Views of Working Women
New research traces the pervasiveness of age-related gender bias in LLMs and popular image and video sites.
October 17, 2025
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How Technology Can Evolve Without Overwhelming Our Brainpower
As innovations get ever more complicated, people keep figuring out ways to ease the cognitive burden.
October 14, 2025
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Why Wall Street Is Booming While Main Street Is Stagnating
New research finds that major U.S. corporations are growing by buying up their competitors rather than generating new ideas.
October 02, 2025
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Clicks, Drags, and Whips: When Taking Digital Surveys, Your Movements Matter
Survey interfaces have subtle effects on people’s responses. And those small differences can add up.
September 30, 2025
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Big Ideas from Stanford GSB Faculty
Just a few of the influential findings and enduring discoveries made by Stanford GSB researchers
September 24, 2025
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Blood Is Red, Math Is Blue. Does AI See Colors Like Me and You?
Does generative artificial intelligence mimic human thinking? The answer is not so black and white.
September 18, 2025
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Behavioral Insights — Rather Than More Data — Can Improve AI-Driven Recommendations
A deeper understanding of users’ intentions led to better suggestions from YouTube’s “black-box” algorithms.
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.
September 04, 2025
Video
Class Takeaways — From Startup to Scaleup
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao shares why the company you start won’t be the same company you scale.