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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October 31, 2017
Video
What Successful Entrepreneurs Know
Founders at companies like Tesla, Paypal, and Airbnb all have traits in common. Learn what six skills they share.

October 26, 2017
Written
Be Better at Spontaneous Speaking
Use these tools to help you think fast and talk smart.

October 23, 2017
Written
Don’t Toss That Lettuce — Share It
A free food-sharing app aims to go global with a hyperlocal focus.

October 20, 2017
Written
Four Lessons for New CEOs
Stanford GSB faculty and industry leaders help young executives of search fund companies navigate their new roles.

October 20, 2017
Written
B-School Disrupt: Eight Startups Pitch Their Innovations
Entrepreneurs from Stanford GSB, Haas, Babson, and others show how they plan to overhaul the health care, renewables, and housing industries.

October 16, 2017
Written
How Banks Undermined Federal Foreclosure Assistance
Obama’s 2009 mortgage-modification program would have helped 70% more homeowners if lenders had been better organized.

October 10, 2017
Written
Four Ways Work Will Change in the Future
At a Stanford symposium, experts discuss shifting education expectations, technology’s impact, and new worker demands.

October 09, 2017
Video
A Better Way to Track Shoppers Offline
Associate Professor Stephan Seiler shares how online tools can help track consumers in the real world.

October 06, 2017
Written
Is Your CEO Irreplaceable?
A new survey highlights a tough CEO talent pool and which business leaders would be nearly impossible to replace.

October 02, 2017
Written
Paving the Way to Healthy Homes
How a singular focus on one basic thing — floors — is transforming lives in Africa.

September 27, 2017
Written
Improve Your Executive Presence
Stanford GSB lecturer and coach Allison Kluger teaches nascent entrepreneurs how to communicate like a leader.

September 26, 2017
Written
Why You Really Got That Raise
Managerial pay may be influenced by social connections as much as performance.

September 25, 2017
Written
Big Ideas Are Getting Harder to Find
Stanford economists show productivity has not matched increases in research and development.

September 19, 2017
Written
How One-Stop Shopping Benefits Consumers
Retailers keep prices low across categories to avoid losing customers to competitors.

September 18, 2017
Written
Is Capitalism Killing America?
Young & Rubicam Chairman Emeritus Peter Georgescu says it’s time to end the era of shareholder primacy.

September 15, 2017
Written
Philip Knight: “For an Entrepreneur, Every Day Is a Crisis”
The co-founder of Nike discusses the business challenge that almost sank his company, and the charitable causes that make a difference.

September 14, 2017
Written
The Lingering Impact of Promotional Price Cuts
Today’s big discounts make tomorrow’s consumers more likely to respond to deals — even small ones.

September 12, 2017
Written
Immigrant Protections Improve Children’s Mental Health
Research shows DACA has significantly reduced the number of anxiety disorders among immigrant families.

September 12, 2017
Written
Work With a Jerk? Here’s How To Survive
A professor shows how to recognize (and deal with) toxic people.

September 08, 2017
Written
Beware of Workplace Policies That Kill Motivation
Research explains why and how brevity often beats specificity in employee contracts.

September 05, 2017
Written
Rethinking Hierarchy in the Workplace
Flat structures, research shows, can create more functional teams.

August 31, 2017
Written
How Word Choice Can Cultivate Optimism and Improve Health
Using the right language during crises improves patients’ chances of recovery.

August 30, 2017
Written
How a Marketing Tool Can Help Cancer Patients Make Better Treatment Choices
Using consumer preferences and big data to analyze treatment options can create value for all.

August 29, 2017
Written
Want to Feel More at Peace About a Decision? Stop Dwelling on the Negatives
You may think you’re weighing the pros and cons equally, but you’re probably not.
