A Blueprint for Keeping Humans in Control of AI
New research teaches independent AI agents to ask for help — and builds oversight of models we don’t fully trust.
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.
Ask for More Pay and Get Penalized, Stay Quiet and Fall Behind
New research finds that class shapes not just who negotiates for higher salaries, but who pays a price for speaking up.
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.
The Dollar’s Dominance Is Eroding
Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.
AI Could Uncover the Hidden Ways People Work Together
The winners of the AI for Organizations Grand Challenge believe that identifying the “grammar of coordination” could have profound implications for the future of work.
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June 14, 2022
Written
The Gap Between the Supreme Court and Most Americans’ Views Is Growing
A new study tracks the high court’s rapid move away from the middle.

June 13, 2022
Audio
Negotiation: When to Stay and When to Walk Away
Make your next negotiation a success through these negotiation tips and examples.

June 09, 2022
Audio
Dara Treseder, MBA ’14: “If You Stand For Everything, You Stand For Nothing”
Peloton VP shares why defining purpose, whether for a brand or for yourself, is the jumping-off point for business.

June 07, 2022
Audio
Communicating Uncertainty: How to Connect With Your Audience, Even When The Answers Aren’t Clear
In this podcast episode, we discuss how being transparent is crucial to earning trust.

June 07, 2022
Audio
John Cochrane: “Fair or Unfair: Do Competitive Markets Give Everyone a Chance?”
In this podcast episode, we discuss how competitive markets work, and whether they lead to good economic outcomes.
June 06, 2022
Written
Introducing the Steps Toward Power to the Nice Generation
Jeffrey Pfeffer says that rising to the top requires a willingness to break rules — and competence is often overrated.

June 03, 2022
Written
When Corporate Earnings Reports Talk, Consumers Listen
It’s not just investors paying attention. Plus: Why not to announce good news on a Friday.

June 03, 2022
Written
The Marketplace of Ideas: Information About Innovation Boosts Patent Trading
Corporate disclosure can bring more efficiency to a busy yet often-overlooked market.

June 03, 2022
Written
What Will It Take to Solve Climate Change? Investor John Doerr Shares His Plan.
Venture capitalist and philanthropist describes urgent measures outlined in new book, Speed and Scale.

June 02, 2022
Written
The Federal Government Pays Farmers. That Doesn’t Mean Farmers Are Fans.
Millions receive agricultural subsidies, but benefits don’t sway attitudes about government.

May 31, 2022
Audio
From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve Goals
In this episode, we look at an essential ingredient of human behavior: motivation.

May 25, 2022
Audio
David Vélez: “Position Yourself in the Scarcity, Not in The Oversupply”
In this podcast episode, Nubank cofounder advises students to operate in a market where they have a competitive advantage.

May 24, 2022
Written
Looking Beyond Benefit-Cost Analysis to Measure the Value of Life-Saving Drugs
A new analysis of social and economic impact bolsters the fight against hepatitis C in India.

May 24, 2022
Audio
A Conversation with Tony Elumelu
The private sector has an important role to play in helping entrepreneurs transform the African continent.

May 20, 2022
Written
Upgrades Can Help Mom-and-Pop Stores Compete with Big Retail
A project to assist small Mexican shops with branding and management quickly boosted their sales.

May 19, 2022
Written
A Pricing Paradox: We Want Digital but Will Pay More for Analog
People find digital music, books, and games more convenient — but think physical goods should cost more.

May 13, 2022
Audio
Jessica Alba on the Role of Humility in Entrepreneurship
In this podcast episode, entrepreneur Jessica Alba shares how lessons from her personal life informed her business decisions.

May 10, 2022
Audio
Forgiveness: How the Right Communication Repairs Relationships
In this podcast episode, we look at the role of forgiveness in healthy communication.

May 10, 2022
Audio
Masterclass on Effective Corporate Governance
There comes a time in every company’s journey when leaders need to formalize systems and structures to support growth.

May 10, 2022
Video
Class Takeaways — People Analytics
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Amir Goldberg shows how machine learning can help leaders make people-related decisions inside an organization.

May 06, 2022
Written
What Is the Metaverse? Even the Experts Aren’t Sure
Industry leaders discuss the promise and potential dangers of a developing virtual frontier.

May 05, 2022
Written
Ghost in the Machine: Knowing Who Created a Robot Makes It Feel More Authentic
Researchers found that origin stories changed how people viewed AI agents’ work.

May 05, 2022
Audio
You Own the Vaccine That Others Need: Should You Share It?
Case study: Reconciling an enormous public health crisis with intellectual property concerns

May 04, 2022
Written
How Partisanship Crept into a Program to Boost Investment in Low-Income Areas
Political bias has influenced the rollout of the federal Opportunity Zone program, according to a new study.
