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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December 12, 2007
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Robert Joss Outlines Modern Finance and Leadership Challenges
Stanford GSB dean delivers International Distinguished Lecture at the Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies in Australia.

December 01, 2007
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The Tipping Point of "Cool"
Research shows that popular products can quickly lose their cache if they become favored by the masses.

December 01, 2007
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Research: Corruption Causes Business Inefficiency
In countries where government corruption is higher, companies use significantly more employees to get the same job done.

December 01, 2007
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Steve Wozniak: First You Create It, Then You Grow It
The Apple Computer cofounder explains how his passion for invention meshed with Steve Jobs' "vision of making companies."

November 14, 2007
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Paulo Diniz: We Will be the First Global Player in Renewable Energy
The CFO of Cosan, Brazil's top sugarcane and ethanol grower and producer, sees a bright future despite current low prices.

November 01, 2007
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Information Can Help You Get the Right Cell Phone Plan
Research examines whether "rational" consumers always chose the best plan for themselves.

November 01, 2007
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Richard Fairbank: “Nobody Wants to Work for a Phony”
The Capital One Financial Corp. founder says it's not what’s in your wallet, but what’s in your heart that makes you a successful leader.

November 01, 2007
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Carlos Ghosn: Global Alliances Critical for Any Company's Survival
The Nissan-Renault CEO says the more car manufacturers join forces, the more they can afford the technology expenses required for innovation.

October 01, 2007
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Carter Roberts: Environmental Challenges are Profit Opportunities
The World Wildlife Fund CEO says he's focused on corporate sustainability and conservation politics around the world, not just on saving animals.

October 01, 2007
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Research: How the Fear of Missing Out Makes Investors Risk Blind
People tend to cluster around risky categories out of a desire to avoid missing “the next big thing.”

October 01, 2007
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Case Study of an African Bank Comes to Life at Stanford GSB
James Mwangi, the head of Equity Bank of Kenya, is the central figure in a major microfinance success case.

October 01, 2007
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Infosys Leaders: We Aim to Benefit Stakeholders and Society
Narayana and Sudha Murthy explain that part of their business plan included large-scale job creation in India to help eradicate poverty.

October 01, 2007
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Natalie Portman: Microfinance Lifts Families out of Poverty
In the inaugural Social Innovators Speaker Series talk, the actress and activist explains her work with FINCA International.

September 01, 2007
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Buyer Beware: Shopping Can Lead to More … Well … Shopping
Research shows that buying the first item can make you want more.

September 01, 2007
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Traits that Define Leadership
Focusing full engagement, taking risks, and a culture of forgiveness are elements of successful leadership.

September 01, 2007
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Margaret Neale: Why You Should Make the First Move in a Negotiation
The scholar says acting first gives you more power.

September 01, 2007
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A Brand Is a Promise to a Customer
A strong brand personality can help nonprofits attract more support for their mission.

September 01, 2007
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: How Employee Financial Incentives Can Backfire
Research shows bonuses and incentives are nice gestures of recognition, but aren't effective to drive behavior.

August 01, 2007
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Strategic Spot Trading Benefits Supply Chains
A study helps show how supply chain managers make better decisions.

August 01, 2007
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Your Auditor's Other Clients Can Affect Your Stock Price
Research explores the reliability of auditors' financial reports.

August 01, 2007
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Robert Joss: "Leadership Is Not About You"
The dean of Stanford GSB says, the day you become a leader, it's about the people who work for you.

June 27, 2007
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To Increase Charitable Donations, Appeal to the Heart, Not the Head
A study explores what makes people more likely to be generous.

June 01, 2007
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Compaq and HP: Ultimately, the Urge to Merge Was Right
But the execution, says a professor of management, was the hard part.

June 01, 2007
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Coordinating Price and Quantity Can Help Your Competitive Advantage
A mathematical model aligns quantity and price to produce maximum profits.
