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September 04, 2019
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With “Retargeted” Advertising, Sooner Is Better Than Later
You know those ads that follow you around online? New research shows that they work, especially when deployed early.
August 30, 2019
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Redefining Success: Adopt the Journey Mindset to Move Forward
To sustain the behaviors that helped you reach a goal, think about the achievement as a journey rather than a destination.
August 28, 2019
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Explain Career Gaps and Transitions on Your Resume
Relaunch expert Carol Fishman Cohen shares scripts that work when you’re getting back into the workforce or moving into a new field.
August 28, 2019
Audio
Phil Knight, MBA ’62: Never Give Up
On this podcast episode, the chairman emeritus of Nike discusses the roots of his competitive drive.
August 26, 2019
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What Would Happen If Mortgage Brokers Disappeared?
Home-loan middlemen are more than a necessary evil — they benefit both buyers and lenders, a new study finds.
August 19, 2019
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How to Stay Ahead When the Rules Change
A Stanford business professor infiltrates the ever-shifting world of eSports to unearth new lessons in corporate adaptability.
August 19, 2019
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Presence, Structure, Performance: 5 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking
Our experts’ tips on small changes that can make or break your next presentation.
August 16, 2019
Audio
Diane Von Furstenberg: The Most Important Relationship You’ll Have Is the One With Yourself
On this podcast episode, Diane Von Furstenberg, founder of the DVF clothing line, discusses the importance of character in bouncing back from setbacks.
August 08, 2019
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What Kind of Product “Authenticity” Appeals in China?
Focusing on craftwork and tradition works better than talking about moonlight and tea gods.
July 30, 2019
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Ethnic Networks Help Refugees Find Work
Immigrants are more likely to find jobs within their first five years if they live near people who share their nationality, ethnicity, or language.
July 30, 2019
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Media Consolidation Means Less Local News, More Right Wing Slant
Study finds conglomerates are reshaping local TV news from the top down.
July 22, 2019
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Good News and Bad News on Tax Evasion
A tough new law made it much harder for American tax cheats to hide their money offshore. But a new study shows they haven’t given up.
July 22, 2019
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What Happens to Local Jobs When State Taxes Go Up?
With states competing fiercely for business, even small increases in corporate rates will spur some firms to pull up stakes.
July 18, 2019
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It Takes More Than Mass Protests to Drive Change
Social advocacy organizations have greater impact on federal legislation when their experts get to testify.
July 16, 2019
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Why Hydrogen Could Improve the Value of Renewable Energy
A new study finds that hydrogen could address a major drawback of solar and wind power.
July 12, 2019
Video
Fixing a Rigged System
Anat R. Admati explains why our financial system still struggles with misconduct.
July 12, 2019
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Why Hospitals Underreport the Number of Patients They Infect
The misclassification of hospital-acquired infections may be costing Medicare up to $200 million a year, a new study shows.
July 11, 2019
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Do VCs Really Favor White Male Founders?
A field experiment used fake emails to measure gender and racial bias among startup investors.
July 02, 2019
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What to Read This Summer
Escape the heat with books recommended by Stanford business professors.
June 28, 2019
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How Big Data Can Help You Choose Better Health Insurance
New tools could save millions, but come with red flags.
June 27, 2019
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Rising U.S. Inequality: How We Got Here, Where We’re Going
An economist and a business advisor discuss what might happen if the gap between rich and poor continues to grow.
June 24, 2019
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How Innovation Drives Economic Growth
Three Stanford scholars explore how we measure innovation, how innovation drives productivity, and how productivity affects inequality.
June 12, 2019
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How Well Do Refugees Integrate into American Society?
Nationality, education level, and other factors are linked to resettled refugees’ likelihood of becoming citizens.
June 06, 2019
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The Power of Dressing Progressive Economic Policies in Conservative Clothes
In political messaging, values can be more persuasive than policies, a new study finds.