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October 22, 2013
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Katherine Casey: The Role of Information in Developing-World Politics
Research in Sierra Leone offers insights into how to help voters elect better leaders, dampen ethnic rivalries, and strengthen democracy.
October 21, 2013
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Research: Is Art a Good Investment?
A group of researchers say you should buy paintings if you like looking at them, but not to make money.
October 17, 2013
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A Dialogue: What Europe Taught Us About Boundaries
Market reactions to eurozone unification led to divergent labor productivity rates.
October 15, 2013
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Baba Shiv: How Do You Find Breakthrough Ideas?
What neuroscience tells us about getting the best out of yourself, your colleagues, and the boss.
October 14, 2013
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Jason Rosenthal: Going Against the Grain
A serial entrepreneur explains why he takes on huge markets with disruptive approaches.
October 09, 2013
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Vivek Garg: How to Fight War with Business
An Indian army vet builds business relationships across battle lines in conflict-torn Kashmir and Northeast Indian villages.
October 08, 2013
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David L. Bradford: How Do You Manage Up in the Workplace?
The co-author of Influencing Up describes how to build a more productive relationship with the boss.
October 07, 2013
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Irv Grousbeck: Finding One’s Way on the Entrepreneurial Path
What are the characteristics of an entrepreneur? What are the risks? H. Irving Grousbeck explains.
October 04, 2013
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Researchers: Can Scholarship be Crowdfunded?
A group of economists turns to an unusual source for funding: strangers.
October 02, 2013
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Alan Clutterbuck: Educating a New Breed of Argentine Politicians
How Fundación RAP builds bridges across party lines.
October 01, 2013
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Jesper Sørensen: How Do You Explain a New Product Category?
A game-changing idea can win or lose depending on how quickly the consumer “gets” it.
September 30, 2013
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Neil Malhotra: Are Americans’ Fears of Immigration Overstated?
A new study explores the evidence behind the idea that people oppose immigration because they fear losing their job.
September 25, 2013
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Research: Can Money Buy Happiness?
In his quarterly column, Francis J. Flynn looks at research that examines how to spend your way to a more satisfying life.
September 24, 2013
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Chris Larsen: Money Without Borders
A serial entrepreneur jolted the financial services industry twice. His third move may be his brashest yet.
September 24, 2013
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George P. Shultz: “Issues on My Mind”
The scholar, diplomat, and businessman discusses America’s role in the world.
September 23, 2013
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Researchers: Should You Be a Specialist?
Stanford scholars explore how the path you take affects your career prospects.
September 20, 2013
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Researchers: Where Do You Draw the Line Between Trust and Regulation?
David Larcker and Brian Tayan explain why building trust in an organization pays off.
September 20, 2013
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Susan Athey: How Big Data Changes Business Management
The Stanford economist explains how troves of digital data will reshape competition.
September 19, 2013
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Researchers: If You Want a Favor, Ask and Ask Again
Why the people you least expect to help you are the ones you should approach.
September 19, 2013
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A Team of Researchers Explores Health Care Delivery in Africa
Can well-managed fleets of vehicles increase health worker productivity?
September 16, 2013
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Sergio Autrey: Mixing Science and Art in the Satellite Business
One of Mexico's leading businessmen advises a group of artists on their launch of one of the world's first art satellites.
September 09, 2013
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Shirzad Chamine: How to Defeat Your Internal Saboteurs
An author and executive coach trainer explains how a more positive outlook can help you reach your true potential.
August 16, 2013
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Jayson Jia: Does Playing “Hard to Get” Work?
In a Hong Kong speed-dating experiment, male undergrads have mixed reactions to women who play hard to get.
August 09, 2013
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Francisco Pérez-González: How to Wean Businesses of Over-Borrowing
A novel tax-reform strategy in Europe reduces subsidies for taking on debt.