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January 30, 2013
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In Defense of 'Weapons of Financial Mass Destruction'
Research on derivatives concludes they can add to a company's leverage and market value.
January 28, 2013
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“What’s Wrong With Banking and What to Do About It”
How, and why, Stanford's Anat Admati took on the banking system.
January 22, 2013
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Shopping When Time is Money
Research shows that too much information about products can be a mixed blessing for buyers and sellers alike.
January 16, 2013
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Venture Capital Pioneer Illuminates the Silicon Valley Ecosystem
Lecturer “Pitch” Johnson taught the first venture capital course in a graduate business school and shares how and why Silicon Valley thrives.
January 15, 2013
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Are IPOs Good for Innovation?
A Stanford scholar says going public often slows innovation.
January 07, 2013
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Researchers: A New Tax Plan for Saving Our Health Care Dollars
A group of top health care economists propose a system that eliminates incentives to spend more at every turn.
December 17, 2012
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“The Gifts We Keep on Giving”
Professor Francis Flynn discusses research on giving away a present you don’t really want.
December 13, 2012
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Ashanthi Mathai: Cross-Sector Effort Helps People See Better
Mathai established a powerful cross-sector collaboration with the Sri Lankan government, regional and local clinics, businesses, and philanthropists to issue eyeglasses to 10,600 people.
December 13, 2012
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Ed Fenster: Making Solar Easy
Sunrun's co-CEO discusses his business and the economics of solar power.
November 29, 2012
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Laura Ching: The Importance of Authenticity
A founder of custom stationery company Tiny Prints discusses corporate values and the enduring power of connecting beyond digital means.
November 21, 2012
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Jeff Fluhr: Connecting Face-to-Face
The CEO of Spreecast discusses the "fundamental alignment around integrity, working hard, and delivering."
November 19, 2012
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Benoit Monin: How Word Choice Can Affect Our Moral Boundaries
New research shows that subtle changes in language can lead to more ethical behavior.
November 19, 2012
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Why Europe Needs a New Narrative
Can the eurozone fix itself in the absence of a catastrophe?
November 09, 2012
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“Focus, and Then Focus Some More”
Serial entrepreneur Steve Poizner discusses the importance of bold thinking.
November 06, 2012
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Slavery in Supply Chains
An MBA student urges consumers, NGOs, and companies to end slavery in supply chains of everyday products.
November 05, 2012
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How Do You Decide Who to Vote for?
A Stanford GSB student's new company could make selecting a candidate more like online shopping.
November 02, 2012
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How Growth Can Be Green
A Stanford GSB student looks at the value of renewable energy in the developing world.
November 02, 2012
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A TV Anchor’s Top Tips for Entrepreneurs
In a new book, television show host JJ Ramberg shares tips for small business owners and investors.
November 02, 2012
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"You Cannot Delegate Vision"
The founder of boot and apparel maker Ariat International says entrepreneurs should visualize "massive success from day one."
November 01, 2012
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Crisis Management: The Art of Damage Control
In a new book, Stanford GSB lecturers share political survival tactics in a 24/7 news cycle.
October 30, 2012
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Changing Markets: What's Next for China
Investors in China discuss "me-too technologies" and what's hot in the VC world.
October 30, 2012
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Disaster Relief Helps the Incumbent
Research shows that President Obama may get a bump in the polls from Hurricane Sandy.
October 30, 2012
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How Polls Influence Behavior
New research says polling data helps voters get the information they need to make decisions.
October 26, 2012
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Ellen Siminoff: “Learn How to Sell”
The CEO of Shmoop discusses entrepreneurship, salesmanship, and how to inspire kids to learn.