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July 01, 2011
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Why a Ferrari May Make Imported Wine Seem Expensive
A professor of marketing says consumers equate "foreign" with "expensive."
June 25, 2011
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Trends in Tech-Savvy Education
Virtual classrooms, data analysis, and other cutting-edge tools are replacing “chalk and talk” to help educators improve worldwide education levels.
June 22, 2011
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Cory Booker: Better High School Education Key to America’s Success
Schools can let down low-income minority students, and “I will not allow this to happen on my watch,” says the mayor of Newark, N.J.
June 20, 2011
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Frank Flynn: Those with Less Give More
Frank Flynn explores research showing that the most generous, trusting, and helpful people are not those with more money, but, rather, those with less.
June 15, 2011
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Power Diffuses in Global Corporations, New Book Suggests
Today's global corporations are evolving towards networks of related affiliates, says Bruce McKern, faculty director of the Sloan Master's Program.
June 06, 2011
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Conference Explores Innovations to Transform Health Across the Globe
A new generation of medical “rock stars” are blending cutting-edge technology with reams of old-fashioned data to help drive innovation in health care.
June 01, 2011
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7 Myths of Executive Compensation
Corporate governance experts from Stanford GSB say criticism of CEO pay might be off the mark.
June 01, 2011
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George Foster: How Do You Create a Successful Startup Hub?
A professor says policymakers should better understand early-stage companies in their own area, rather than try to create another Silicon Valley.
June 01, 2011
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Katherine Phillips: Black Women are Succeeding Rapidly
A visiting scholar explains how Black women are excelling as undergraduates and in business, particularly as entrepreneurs.
June 01, 2011
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Researchers: What Is the Structure of a Successful Startup?
Research shows that more formal management structures help young companies succeed.
June 01, 2011
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Stanford Finance Forum Debates Bank Capital and Equity Levels
Boston Fed CEO Eric Rosengren says money market mutual funds are vulnerable to the European debt crisis.
June 01, 2011
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The Positive Effect of Negative Information
Researchers say news about a company or product blemish may actually strengthen consumers’ positive impressions.
May 20, 2011
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Laura Chinchilla: Costa Rica Strives for High Tech Future
The president of Costa Rica looks to broaden her country's economic base.
May 19, 2011
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Corporate Governance Book Explores How Boards Can Govern Better
“Corporate Governance Matters” by Professor David Larcker and Brian Tayan provides a practical framework for organizational decisions.
May 01, 2011
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Broad Experience Gives Iger the Disney Touch
Iger and Disney Have Survived Singing Cops and Moms on Mars.
May 01, 2011
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Conference Explores Innovations Transforming Health Care
A new generation of medical "rock stars" are blending cutting-edge technology with reams of old-fashioned data to drive global chance in health care.
May 01, 2011
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Embracing a Way to Change the World
In a Stanford course, Jane Chen finds her passion is saving babies
May 01, 2011
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Japanese Alumni Test Their Post-Disaster Leadership Mettle
As Japan shifts from disaster relief to rebuilding, GSB alumni see opportunities for change and renewal.
May 01, 2011
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TEDx Conference Attendees Explore the Future World of Data
Data, its uses, abuses, influence, and future possibilities — was the focus of attention for sold-out TEDx conference attendees.
April 20, 2011
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Nonprofit Initiative Mentors Women Entrepreneurs In Emerging Markets
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program is helping women in 22 countries in the developing world start and grow businesses.
April 13, 2011
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Tom Steyer: The Jolly Green Banker
Banker and philanthropist Tom Steyer, MBA ’83, is fighting to convince politicians and CEOs that going green isn’t a sacrifice, it’s an opportunity.
April 09, 2011
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Daniel Kessler: Evaluating Options for Reform of the Medical Malpractice System
Evidence from several studies suggests that wisely chosen malpractice reforms have the potential to reduce health care spending significantly with no adverse impact on patient health outcomes.
April 01, 2011
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Climate Policy Instruments for the Real World
Summit brings together academics, business, regulatory, and policymaking experts to talk about how state-of-the-art research on key aspects of climate policy design can be put into action.
April 01, 2011
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Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
A study says in the emerging market for peer-to-peer loans, the auction method that’s used can make an important difference to the borrower.