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November 13, 2019
Video
Uncovering Stereotypes in Classroom Materials
How bias creeps into the language of leadership.
November 07, 2019
Written
Exploring the Human Side of Artificial Intelligence
At an AI forum, experts say the arrival of superhuman machine intelligence will be one of the biggest events in human history.
November 04, 2019
Written
Narcissistic CEOs Weaken Collaboration and Integrity
Some may be bold leaders, but they create a dangerous corporate culture.
November 04, 2019
Video
Why Great Businesses Fail
Strong leadership makes a difference when a big company faces disruption.
October 31, 2019
Written
Has California Hit the Limit on Tax Rates?
A study finds that almost half of the state’s 2012 income tax increase was eroded by people who moved away or lowered their taxable income.
October 28, 2019
Written
Big Data and Racial Bias: Can That Ghost Be Removed from the Machine?
Credit-market algorithms may violate anti-discrimination laws even when they’re designed not to. A Stanford researcher looks for a fix.
October 28, 2019
Written
The Mixed Impact of U.S. Corporate Tax Cuts
Slashing business taxes brings some local investment but fewer overall U.S. jobs, new research finds.
October 24, 2019
Written
Cryptocurrencies Could Eliminate Banking’s Easiest Moneymaker
Banks earn big profits by paying minuscule interest on deposits and charging large credit card fees. Digital currencies are about to disrupt that.
October 22, 2019
Written
How Stanford GSB Alums Created One of the Most Valuable Startups in Latin America
São Paulo-based Nubank, valued at $10 billion, is disrupting the region’s banking sector.
October 18, 2019
Video
How Corporations Use Tax Havens to Maximize Profits
What does it mean for a company to pay its fair share?
October 18, 2019
Written
Turning the Pharmaceutical Model Upside-Down
How a nonprofit gave birth to a company that aims to disrupt Big Pharma.
October 15, 2019
Written
In the Stock Market, Watch What They Know, Not What They Do
A new study finds that similarities in technological expertise can bind the fortunes of seemingly unrelated companies.
October 08, 2019
Audio
Ruth Porat: Invest for the Long Term
On this podcast episode, Ruth Porat, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Alphabet and Google, talks about how education and flexibility propelled her finance career.
October 07, 2019
Written
The Five Best Policies to Promote Innovation — And One Policy to Avoid
A new toolkit aims to teach governments about which policies are supported by research.
October 04, 2019
Video
U.S. Banking Sector: Better Than Before
A Stanford GSB professor examines the post-crisis financial system.
October 02, 2019
Written
Are Bank Regulators Missing the Big Picture?
A new strategy to predict a bank’s risk of failure appears to outperform what regulators consider their gold standard for bank strength.
October 02, 2019
Written
Why Women and Older Workers Make Less Driving for Uber
Research examines age and gender gaps in the gig economy.
October 01, 2019
Audio
Ray Dalio: Seek Out Thoughtful Disagreement
On this podcast episode, the founder of Bridgewater Investments discusses how an idea meritocracy can improve decision-making.
September 26, 2019
Video
Ryan O’Melveny Wilson: Balancing Innovation and Tradition
A family restaurant business honors its past while eyeing the future.
September 25, 2019
Written
A Breakdown in U.S.-China Relations Would Damage Both Sides
At the Stanford China Economic Forum, experts lay out the risks of a relationship unraveled.
September 24, 2019
Audio
Dara Khosrowshahi: Driving Change at Uber
On this podcast episode, the CEO of Uber talks with students on how choosing a career path based on people, not job titles, makes a difference.
September 24, 2019
Written
People Before Profits: A New American Credo?
America’s top CEOs say their companies will focus on all stakeholders, but a corporate governance expert remains skeptical.
September 20, 2019
Video
Arnulfo Ventura: What Matters Most?
For the CEO of Beanfields, it’s the people.
September 17, 2019
Written
Do Investors Really Care About Gender Diversity?
Shareholders penalize tech and finance companies for not hiring enough women, new research shows.