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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October 22, 2019
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How Stanford GSB Alums Created One of the Most Valuable Startups in Latin America
São Paulo-based Nubank, valued at $10 billion, is disrupting the region’s banking sector.

October 18, 2019
Written
Turning the Pharmaceutical Model Upside-Down
How a nonprofit gave birth to a company that aims to disrupt Big Pharma.

October 18, 2019
Video
How Corporations Use Tax Havens to Maximize Profits
What does it mean for a company to pay its fair share?

October 15, 2019
Written
In the Stock Market, Watch What They Know, Not What They Do
A new study finds that similarities in technological expertise can bind the fortunes of seemingly unrelated companies.

October 08, 2019
Audio
Ruth Porat: Invest for the Long Term
On this podcast episode, Ruth Porat, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Alphabet and Google, talks about how education and flexibility propelled her finance career.

October 07, 2019
Written
The Five Best Policies to Promote Innovation — And One Policy to Avoid
A new toolkit aims to teach governments about which policies are supported by research.

October 04, 2019
Video
U.S. Banking Sector: Better Than Before
A Stanford GSB professor examines the post-crisis financial system.

October 02, 2019
Written
Why Women and Older Workers Make Less Driving for Uber
Research examines age and gender gaps in the gig economy.

October 02, 2019
Written
Are Bank Regulators Missing the Big Picture?
A new strategy to predict a bank’s risk of failure appears to outperform what regulators consider their gold standard for bank strength.

October 01, 2019
Audio
Ray Dalio: Seek Out Thoughtful Disagreement
On this podcast episode, the founder of Bridgewater Investments discusses how an idea meritocracy can improve decision-making.

September 26, 2019
Video
Ryan O’Melveny Wilson: Balancing Innovation and Tradition
A family restaurant business honors its past while eyeing the future.

September 25, 2019
Written
A Breakdown in U.S.-China Relations Would Damage Both Sides
At the Stanford China Economic Forum, experts lay out the risks of a relationship unraveled.

September 24, 2019
Written
People Before Profits: A New American Credo?
America’s top CEOs say their companies will focus on all stakeholders, but a corporate governance expert remains skeptical.

September 24, 2019
Audio
Dara Khosrowshahi: Driving Change at Uber
On this podcast episode, the CEO of Uber talks with students on how choosing a career path based on people, not job titles, makes a difference.

September 20, 2019
Video
Arnulfo Ventura: What Matters Most?
For the CEO of Beanfields, it’s the people.

September 17, 2019
Audio
Oscar Munoz: Learn to Listen
On this podcast episode, the CEO of United Airlines discusses managing mergers and developing emotional intelligence.

September 17, 2019
Written
Do Investors Really Care About Gender Diversity?
Shareholders penalize tech and finance companies for not hiring enough women, new research shows.

September 13, 2019
Video
Do Soda Taxes Create Healthier Communities?
Data from Philadelphia tells the story.

September 13, 2019
Video
What Tech Leaders Really Want
They’re an influential group that’s hard to pin down politically — until now. Meet the Liberaltarians.

September 09, 2019
Written
How Much Does Management Matter to Productivity?
More than you might realize. Research finds management practices account for 20% of variation in productivity among certain firms.

September 05, 2019
Written
Trump’s Trade Wars: “Very, Very Abnormal”
An expert on political economy explains what healthy trade relations look like and how China could exploit Trump’s vulnerability.

September 04, 2019
Written
With “Retargeted” Advertising, Sooner Is Better Than Later
You know those ads that follow you around online? New research shows that they work, especially when deployed early.

September 04, 2019
Audio
Michael Moritz: Look for Unexpected Opportunities
On this podcast episode, the Sequoia Capital partner discusses the top two challenges facing the tech industry: identifying promising companies and promoting diversity.

August 30, 2019
Written
Redefining Success: Adopt the Journey Mindset to Move Forward
To sustain the behaviors that helped you reach a goal, think about the achievement as a journey rather than a destination.
