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June 06, 2012
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Big Business in Bhutan: How the Humble Hazelnut Could Help Bhutan
Stanford graduates Daniel Spitzer and Justin Finnegan aim to help Bhutan farmers boost their income by growing hazelnuts.
June 06, 2012
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Solar Power’s Bright Future
A conversation with Stefan Reichelstein on the economics of solar power.
May 31, 2012
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Heroes and History: Lessons for Leadership from Tolstoy's War and Peace
Professor Emeritus James March takes a look at the lessons of Tolstoy’s War and Peace for leadership, examining the limitations of heroic visions of leaders that Tolstoy exposed.
May 29, 2012
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Innovation: Using Paralegals for Grassroots Justice
Nonprofit Namati brings legal resources to countries around the world that are short on courts and lawyers.
May 25, 2012
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How Technology Can Improve Health Care
Abbott's John Capek discusses health care device regulation, transparency, and the critical relationship between physicians and their patients.
May 24, 2012
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Bill Frist: Spurring Health Care Innovation
A conversation with the surgeon and former Senate majority leader about reducing waste, areas ripe for investment, and the Affordable Care Act.
May 24, 2012
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Condoleezza Rice: Managing Global Transitions
The former secretary of state discusses political power in Russia, social stability in China, “the most surprising place in the world.”
May 24, 2012
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A Fresh Look at Renewable Power
Jeffrey Ball, at the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, says it's time for the world's approach to renewables to "grow up."
May 24, 2012
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Stanford Psychologists Examine How Race Affects Juvenile Sentencing
As the Supreme Court considers whether to further limit sentences given to juveniles, new research by Stanford psychologists shows how an offender’s race shifts people’s support for severe punishment.
May 21, 2012
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The Road to Healthier Habits
Research shows that bolstering people's sense of well-being can motivate them to slim down or exercise more.
May 18, 2012
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Darrell Duffie: Managing Risk of Credit Default Swaps
A Stanford research team proposes changes to control investor exposure to sovereign default risk.
May 18, 2012
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Tony Blair: A New Approach in Africa
The former British Prime Minister discusses the partnerships that could alleviate poverty and reduce the need for foreign aid.
May 14, 2012
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Defusing a Ticking Time Bomb of Debt
Why bankers like leverage — and what that could mean for the global financial system.
May 14, 2012
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Navigating Through Conflict
Gayle Lemmon discusses how entrepreneurs conduct business in some of the world's most difficult and dangerous environments.
May 09, 2012
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Can Research and Teaching Help Alleviate Poverty?
A group of scholars, students, and business and nonprofit leaders say yes, but it requires "a thoughtful, systemic approach."
May 08, 2012
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Globalizing Entry-Level Business Processing Employment
Digital Divide Data offers bright, ambitious — but poor — young people in Cambodia, Laos, and Kenya training, jobs, and support for higher education.
May 02, 2012
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Building Affordable Health Care in China
Serial entrepreneur Kewen Jin discusses the rapid growth of China's health care industry and the idea of "innovation by subtraction."
May 02, 2012
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The Value of “Values Affirmation”
Research shows that modest school interventions can help raise grades and improve health and happiness.
May 01, 2012
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An Internet Alternative to the Doctor's Office
A talk with a Stanford dermatologist and entrepreneur who cofounded a digital-diagnosis practice.
April 30, 2012
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Frank Flynn: Supporting Equality in Education
Raising teachers’ awareness about students' help-seeking dynamics could be an important first step in supporting equality in elementary school education.
April 27, 2012
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Rethinking the Peace Process
How even small psychological interventions can help reduce conflict.
April 25, 2012
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When Threats Are Better Than Anger
Negotiators gain more concessions with cool threats than with heated words.
April 24, 2012
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Building Better Health Care
In an online forum, Stefanos Zenios responds to reader questions on innovation in the field.
April 20, 2012
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How Do You Encourage Recycling?
A social scientist says the key may be in the messaging.