The Dollar’s Dominance Is Eroding
Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.
David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade
The D.C. denizen reflects on his time in Jimmy Carter’s White House, recalls how he got into leveraged buyouts, and shares why he thinks you're not working hard enough if you never fail.
The GenAI Divide: Who’s Using ChatGPT to Save Time at Home
Younger, wealthier households are more likely to use AI to boost efficiency and enjoy more downtime.
How Falling Interest Rates Widened Americans’ Wealth Gap
Low interest rates fueled an asset boom that benefited the wealthy — and would amplify the hit of potential Social Security cuts on low-income retirees.
Shrinking the Fed’s Balance Sheet Is Easier Said Than Done
Darrell Duffie discusses ways to trim the central bank’s $6.7 trillion balance sheet — and potential obstacles.
Quick Study: Could AI Predict Your Next Job?
The technology behind LLMs can be adapted to forecast more than words.
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March 06, 2024
Audio
The Brain Gain: The Impact of Immigration on American Innovation
If the United States wants to remain a global hub of innovation, then we need to understand the role of immigrants.

March 05, 2024
Written
To Discover Breakthrough Ideas, Look to the Outsiders
An AI-boosted search for prescient ideas finds they’re more likely to come from the periphery than the core.

February 28, 2024
Audio
The Function of Friction: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage
Professor Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao explains why resistance isn’t always a bad thing.

February 26, 2024
Written
Car Loans Are a Hidden Driver of the Ride-Sharing Economy
Uber’s and Lyft’s business models depend on low-income drivers. What happens when they can’t afford wheels?

February 22, 2024
Written
Tax Cuts in the UK Gave an Unexpected Boost to African Economies
Domestic tax policies can have unintended effects around the world.

February 20, 2024
Audio
So Crazy, It Might Just Work: How Foolishness Feeds Innovation
If we want to seriously address the climate crisis, then we need to encourage foolish business ideas.

February 20, 2024
Written
How to Get Beyond Talk of “Culture Change” and Make It Happen
Experts outline their roadmap for intentionally changing the culture of businesses, social networks, and beyond.

February 20, 2024
Audio
Short Takes: Pioneering a Holistic Approach to Speech Therapy in Kenya
How an unexpected entrepreneur used her passion and persistence to gain recognition for speech therapy in Kenya.

February 13, 2024
Audio
Seen & Heard: How to Make Your Audience Feel Understood
In this episode, David Brooks unpacks why listening is deep, creative work.

February 07, 2024
Audio
You’re in Charge: How to Use AI as a Powerful Decision-Making Tool
If we focus on the jobs rather than the emotions, then AI can be a powerful decision-making tool.

February 06, 2024
Written
Conflict Among Hospital Staff Could Compromise Care
Disrespectful group dynamics on medical teams may contribute to errors and patient deaths.

February 02, 2024
Written
The Hidden Costs of Clicking the “Buy Now, Pay Later” Button
The market for instant online credit has exploded. But it comes with big downsides for some borrowers.

February 01, 2024
Written
Career Advice: How to Become a “Friction Fixer”
Tips for eliminating those annoying obstacles that get in the way of your best work.

February 01, 2024
Written
Public Pensions Are Mixing Risky Investments with Unrealistic Predictions
An analysis of U.S. pension plans questions their managers’ financial optimism.

January 24, 2024
Audio
Hardwired for Hierarchy: Our Relationship With Power
If we want to change power structures, then we need to understand the animal forces that drive our behavior.

January 24, 2024
Audio
Zoom In... or Out? Why Face-to-Face Meetings Matter
If we want to generate better ideas, then we need to get people back to the office.

January 22, 2024
Written
A.I. Can Help “Personalize” Policies to Reach the Right People
Combining the power of experiments with the potential of machine learning has tremendous implications for designing more effective public policy.

January 17, 2024
Video
Class Takeaways — Data Science and AI Strategy
Five lessons in five minutes: Associate Professor Kuang Xu shares how to harness new technology to solve business problems.

January 16, 2024
Written
Why Some Countries Want Companies to Think Inside the “Innovation Box”
IP-related tax breaks are meant to spur local investment and job creation. Do they?

January 16, 2024
Written
How Much Is Your Favorite Free App Worth to You?
Google, Instagram, and other popular services generate trillions in previously uncounted value, new research finds.

January 14, 2024
Audio
From Good to Great: What Makes a “Supercommunicator”
In this podcast episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg shares what it means to be a supercommunicator.

January 11, 2024
Written
It Takes a Village: Using Game Theory to Get Farmers to Fight Deforestation
A new model taps into the power of cooperation to promote sustainable palm oil production in Indonesia.

January 11, 2024
Written
Predictability Is a Big Innovation When It Comes to VC Term Sheets
A look at thousands of venture capital contracts finds that widespread standardization has made startup financing more efficient.

January 09, 2024
Audio
Short Takes: How to Balance Family and Business
A woman’s place is in the home and the office, but managing both can be a tricky balancing act.
