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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January 28, 2013
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“What’s Wrong With Banking and What to Do About It”
How, and why, Stanford's Anat Admati took on the banking system.

January 22, 2013
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Shopping When Time is Money
Research shows that too much information about products can be a mixed blessing for buyers and sellers alike.

January 16, 2013
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Venture Capital Pioneer Illuminates the Silicon Valley Ecosystem
Lecturer “Pitch” Johnson taught the first venture capital course in a graduate business school and shares how and why Silicon Valley thrives.

January 15, 2013
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Are IPOs Good for Innovation?
A Stanford scholar says going public often slows innovation.

January 07, 2013
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Researchers: A New Tax Plan for Saving Our Health Care Dollars
A group of top health care economists propose a system that eliminates incentives to spend more at every turn.

December 17, 2012
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“The Gifts We Keep on Giving”
Professor Francis Flynn discusses research on giving away a present you don’t really want.

December 13, 2012
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Ashanthi Mathai: Cross-Sector Effort Helps People See Better
Mathai established a powerful cross-sector collaboration with the Sri Lankan government, regional and local clinics, businesses, and philanthropists to issue eyeglasses to 10,600 people.

December 13, 2012
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Ed Fenster: Making Solar Easy
Sunrun's co-CEO discusses his business and the economics of solar power.

November 29, 2012
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Laura Ching: The Importance of Authenticity
A founder of custom stationery company Tiny Prints discusses corporate values and the enduring power of connecting beyond digital means.

November 21, 2012
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Jeff Fluhr: Connecting Face-to-Face
The CEO of Spreecast discusses the "fundamental alignment around integrity, working hard, and delivering."

November 19, 2012
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Why Europe Needs a New Narrative
Can the eurozone fix itself in the absence of a catastrophe?

November 19, 2012
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Benoit Monin: How Word Choice Can Affect Our Moral Boundaries
New research shows that subtle changes in language can lead to more ethical behavior.

November 09, 2012
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“Focus, and Then Focus Some More”
Serial entrepreneur Steve Poizner discusses the importance of bold thinking.

November 06, 2012
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Slavery in Supply Chains
An MBA student urges consumers, NGOs, and companies to end slavery in supply chains of everyday products.

November 05, 2012
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How Do You Decide Who to Vote for?
A Stanford GSB student's new company could make selecting a candidate more like online shopping.

November 02, 2012
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A TV Anchor’s Top Tips for Entrepreneurs
In a new book, television show host JJ Ramberg shares tips for small business owners and investors.

November 02, 2012
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"You Cannot Delegate Vision"
The founder of boot and apparel maker Ariat International says entrepreneurs should visualize "massive success from day one."

November 02, 2012
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How Growth Can Be Green
A Stanford GSB student looks at the value of renewable energy in the developing world.

November 01, 2012
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Crisis Management: The Art of Damage Control
In a new book, Stanford GSB lecturers share political survival tactics in a 24/7 news cycle.

October 30, 2012
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Changing Markets: What's Next for China
Investors in China discuss "me-too technologies" and what's hot in the VC world.

October 30, 2012
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How Polls Influence Behavior
New research says polling data helps voters get the information they need to make decisions.

October 30, 2012
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Disaster Relief Helps the Incumbent
Research shows that President Obama may get a bump in the polls from Hurricane Sandy.

October 26, 2012
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Ellen Siminoff: “Learn How to Sell”
The CEO of Shmoop discusses entrepreneurship, salesmanship, and how to inspire kids to learn.

October 25, 2012
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The Executive Social Media Gap
A new study reveals a disconnect between companies' understanding of social media and the actions they are taking to apply it to their business.
