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March 04, 2013
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The Tough Math Behind Humanitarian Aid
A new study finds that a different approach to food-relief efforts in the developing world could save more lives.
March 04, 2013
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Your Genes May Affect Your Financial Decisions
A team of scholars studies the link between emotions and investment behavior.
March 01, 2013
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An Entrepreneur Attempts to Reinvent Anesthesia
How a New York-based company is trying to make surgery in the developing world a lot easier.
February 27, 2013
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Are Sick People Paying the Right Amount for Insurance?
New Stanford research says those with big health problems may be getting less for their money than they could — and raising prices for all.
February 27, 2013
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Understanding the New Media Landscape
An investor says startups should scale first and worry about monetization later.
February 22, 2013
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Save Your Teens, Save Your Marriage: Stanford’s Brief Interventions
Recent Stanford research reveals the benefits of brief interventions in both aggressive teens and antagonistic spouses.
February 21, 2013
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Research: There Are Big Benefits to Giving Your Time
A recent paper shows that helping others can actually make you feel like you have more time.
February 20, 2013
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A New Look at Truth in Numbers
New research finds support for valuing bank securities at current market value.
February 19, 2013
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Frank Flynn: Giving the Gift of Our Time to Others
What spurs people to do something on behalf of someone else? This quarter’s column explores giving the gift of our time to others.
February 19, 2013
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Simple Interventions Bridge the Achievement Gap Between Latino and White Students, Stanford Researcher Finds
A study shows how the effects of “stereotype threat” can be overcome by assignments that foster a more supportive environment.
February 15, 2013
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A Prescription for an American Economic Recovery
Economist Edward Lazear says Congress and the president must focus on policies that encourage greater investment.
February 13, 2013
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Neil Malhotra: Political Polarization Even Extends to Romance
New research reveals that political affiliation rivals education level as one of the most important factors in identifying a potential mate.
February 07, 2013
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Why Consumers Don't Always Take Advantage of Sales
Research from Stanford's Stephan Seiler says time constraints keep supermarket shoppers from finding best prices.
February 04, 2013
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A Fine Wine: Do Labels Make a Difference?
Research from Stanford’s Michael Hannan examines how consumers perceive the value of organic and biodynamic Alsatian wines.
January 31, 2013
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Ex-White House Economic Advisors Spar Over the Economy
Keith Hennessey and Christina Romer debate the debt ceiling, federal deficit, and growth at the Commonwealth Club of California.
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.