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As the impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, Stanford GSB faculty are providing analysis and perspective meant to guide and inform the decisions being made by policymakers.

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USA Today
September 30, 2020
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You’re Facing a Lot of Choices Amid the Pandemic. Cut Yourself Slack: It’s Called Decision Fatigue.

Faculty member Jonathan Levav discusses the effects of decision fatigue from his research examining extraneous factors in judicial decisions.
CNBC
September 15, 2020
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As Lawmakers Point Fingers over Stimulus Stalemate, Experts Say Americans Need More Aid Now

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses stimulus packages and the recovering economy.
Dice Insights
September 14, 2020
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4 Best Practices for Effective Remote Presentations (Engage!)

This article highlights tips by lecturer Matt Abrahams on effective and engaging remote presentations.
San José Spotlight
September 11, 2020
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After COVID-19, Artificial Intelligence Is Next Challenge Facing U.S. Jobseekers, Lawmakers Told

Faculty member Susan Athey spoke at a recent House Budget Committee hearing on the opportunities and challenges AI can have on society.
NBC San Doegp
September 5, 2020
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New Stanford Study Sheds Light on Why Some Communities Can Open Sooner Than Others

Faculty members Mohammad Akbarpour and Shoshana Vasserman discuss their research on COVID-19 reopening strategies based on region.
CNBC
September 4, 2020
Video

Ed Lazear: It’s a Very Active Labor Market

In this Squawk Alley episode, faculty member Edward Lazear discusses the latest jobs numbers and the economy.
Inc.
September 3, 2020
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How to Stay Creative When Your Team Is Working Remotely

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses how the constraints on creativity while working from home will hinder innovation.
Reuters
September 3, 2020
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Onboarding during COVID: New Hires Grapple with Office Politics from Home

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses the challenges new hires may face while working remotely.
NPR
August 31, 2020
Written

Coronavirus Remains Persistent and Somewhat Unpredictable

Senior Associate Dean Lawrence M. Wein discusses his research on in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BBC
August 30, 2020
Written

Why the Future of Work Might Be ‘Hybrid’

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom shares commentary on the future of remote work once the pandemic subsides.
Fast Company
August 28, 2020
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This Interactive Tool Lets You Experiment with Different COVID-19 Reopening Strategies

Faculty members Mohammad Akbarpour and Shoshana Vasserman developed a new computer model that calculates the effects of COVID-19 reopening strategies.
HR Dive
August 27, 2020
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Survey: Most Employers Considering Flexible, Hybrid Work after COVID-19

This article shares a quote from courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom on the increase of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Seattle Times
August 26, 2020
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For Families across Washington, School Online Means Tough Choices in the Coronavirus-Battered Economy

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom expects a decline in productivity for work-from-home parents who also have kids learning remotely at home.
QS TopMBA
August 26, 2020
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Stanford Rebuild: Inspiring Innovation during a Global Pandemic

Faculty member Stefanos Zenios, Senior Associate Dean Sarah A. Soule, and Lead DEI Strategist Lori Nishiura Mackenzie discuss Stanford Rebuild.
Reuters
August 25, 2020
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As Uncertainty Threatens U.S. Growth, Fed Seeks More Firepower

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom comments on economic uncertainty and the threat it poses to economic growth.
Poets&Quants
August 24, 2020
Written

Stanford GSB Will Now Start the Fall Quarter Mostly Online

Senior Associate Deans Paul Oyer and Brian S. Lowery discuss the various ways the school has pivoted to prepare for the start of classes this fall.
Investment Executive
August 21, 2020
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Heading Back to the Office?

This article highlights research by courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom on remote work.
NPR
August 21, 2020
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New Research Suggests In-Person Voting May Be Less Risky Than Previously Thought

This article highlights research coauthored by faculty member Kuang Xu and Senior Associate Dean Lawrence M. Wein.
Reuters
August 20, 2020
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Working from Home Raises Questions about U.S. Inequality: Fed Panel

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses how the increase in remote work could exacerbate inequality in the U.S.
Poets&Quants
August 19, 2020
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Stanford GSB Inches toward a Remote-Learning Autumn

Senior Associate Deans Paul Oyer and Brian S. Lowery and Associate Dean Margaret Long Hayes discuss Stanford GSB’s hybrid learning plans for fall.
Wired
August 18, 2020
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Meet the Digital Nomads Swapping Office Life for Lockdown Paradise

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom comments on the recent trends around remote work and anticipates an increase in digital nomads.
Bloomberg
August 13, 2020
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Putting Together a Search Party for Better COVID-19 Treatments

This article highlights research coauthored by faculty member Susan Athey on the potential of repurposing generic drugs to help patients fight COVID-19.
Fortune
August 11, 2020
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A Fuller Picture Is Emerging about What Jobs Will — and Won’t — Be Coming Back after Coronavirus

This article highlights new research coauthored by courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom on reallocation responses to the COVID-19 shock.
Fast Company
August 11, 2020
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The 7 Hallmarks of Good Leadership in the Pandemic

In this article, originally published by Stanford Business, faculty members Hayagreeva Rao and courtesy faculty member Robert I. Sutton discuss leadership.
The Wall Street Journal
August 8, 2020
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Losing Money Is a Winning Pandemic Tax Strategy for Some Companies

Faculty member Rebecca Lester discusses the economic benefit of the tax-arbitrage opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bloomberg
August 8, 2020
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Nasdaq Valuations Say You’ll Be Stuck at Home for a Long Time

Faculty member Anat R. Admati discusses how habits formed during the COVID-19 pandemic might lead to permanent changes.
Times of India
August 7, 2020
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Self-Advocacy: It Is Important Not to Give Away Your Power Even in Pandemic

In this op-ed, faculty member Jeffrey Pfeffer discusses how people’s career opportunities can be limited through self-deprecation.
Yale School of Management
August 6, 2020
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The Power of Contradiction

This article highlights research coauthored by faculty member Zakary Tormala on the effect of contradictions on persuasion.
MSN
August 6, 2020
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Which Top Business Schools Are Going Online Only

This article details some of the changes Stanford GSB students and faculty members can expect this fall.
The Economic Times
August 4, 2020
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Companies Have Opportunity to Rethink Their Old Approaches: Stefanos Zenios

Faculty member Stefanos Zenios discusses Stanford Rebuild and the importance of innovation in a post-COVID-19 world.
Utah Business
August 3, 2020
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These Brands Are Doing COVID Right

In this op-ed, faculty member Joel C. Peterson highlights the brands his company works with that are successfully managing the effects of the pandemic.
Barron’s
July 29, 2020
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Consumers Need Help to Avert a COVID-19 Financial Crisis

In this op-ed, Corporations and Society Initiative Director Graham Steele discusses why policy makers should provide a consumer safety net for crises.
Axios
July 28, 2020
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The Back-to-Work Puzzle

This article highlights research by courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom on the implications of a home-based workforce after the pandemic subsides.
Science Alert
July 27, 2020
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A ‘Journey Mindset’ Can Help Us Get through This Pandemic. Here’s What That Means

Faculty members Jennifer Aaker and Szu-chi Huang are featured for their research on applying a “journey mindset” to live a more meaningful life.
USA Today
July 27, 2020
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Our Research Shows What to Do Now to Maximize Election Turnout and Voter Health Amid COVID

This article, coauthored by Senior Associate Dean Lawrence M. Wein, discusses his research on the effects of universal vote-by-mail.
Politico
July 27, 2020
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The Death of the City

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses how it is becoming easier for certain industries to telework.
Architectural Digest
July 22, 2020
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Is This the End of Office Culture, and What Do We Stand to Lose?

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom shares that people are 13% more productive when working from home, but their creativity suffers.
Vox
July 22, 2020
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Shirking from Home

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses the benefits of flexible work policies.
Poets&Quants
July 20, 2020
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Fall 2020 Reopening Plans at the Top 100 U.S. Business Schools

Stanford GSB faculty members discuss how they plan to overcome challenges and create the best academic and community experience in the fall.
YourStory
July 20, 2020
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Inside Stanford Rebuild: How the B-School Is Helping Entrepreneurs Innovate for COVID-19 Recovery

Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Director Deborah Whitman and faculty member Stefanos Zenios discuss Stanford Rebuild.
Procurious HQ
July 20, 2020
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What Are the Most Valuable Tech Skills in Procurement Right Now?

Faculty member Hau L. Lee discusses the tools supplier risk management teams can use to increase visibility to better prepare for future crises.
The Lily
July 18, 2020
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Hitting Reset: 5 Ways the Pandemic Could Benefit Working Moms in the Long-Term

Lead DEI Strategist Lori Nishiura Mackenzie discusses the potential for companies to create more inclusive and supportive organizations.
Poets&Quants
July 17, 2020
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Inside Stanford’s Efforts to Welcome MBA Students Back to Campus

Senior Associate Deans Paul Oyer and Brian S. Lowery discuss Stanford GSB’s flexible hybrid learning plans for fall.
Roland Berger
July 16, 2020
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How the U.S. Can Rebuild Its Economy Post-COVID-19

In this op-ed, courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses how policymakers can rebuild the economy post COVID-19.
Council on Foreign Relations
July 16, 2020
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The Economic Effects of Working from Home

This article shares courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom’s research on remote work and its impact on the economy.
The Mercury News
July 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: Hope Turns to Disappointment, Stoicism as California Rolls Back Reopenings

Faculty member Anat R. Admati discusses how the economy and pandemic are connected and how the government can provide financial assistance.
Bloomberg
July 13, 2020
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Wall Street Reaps a Bonanza on Fed’s Support for Corporate Debt

Faculty member Anat R. Admati comments on the Paycheck Protection Program and how the efforts may be short-lived.
BBC
July 10, 2020
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The Remote Work Experiment That Upped Productivity 13%

This article highlights courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom’s research on remote work and shares how to remain productive from home.
McKinsey & Company
July 9, 2020
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From a Room Called Fear to a Room Called Hope: A Leadership Agenda for Troubled Times

This article coauthored by faculty member Hayagreeva Rao and courtesy faculty member Robert I. Sutton discusses leading in difficult times.
Barrons
July 9, 2020
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What Happens If There Isn’t a COVID-19 Vaccine Soon?

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses how continued remote working can lead to decreased productivity and increased inequality.
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
July 8, 2020
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The Spread of COVID-19 Disclosure

This article highlights research coauthored by faculty member David F. Larcker on corporate disclosure and COVID-19.
ZD Net
July 7, 2020
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From Open Source to AI, Tech Is Changing Everything about the Future of Medicine

Faculty member Susan Athey discusses how the fragmented nature of health data in the U.S. undermines the effectiveness of machine learning.
Entrepreneur
July 7, 2020
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Why Virtual Conferences May Be Here to Stay

Faculty member and director of Stanford LEAD Peter M. DeMarzo comments on the benefits of virtual programs.
Forbes India
July 7, 2020
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World’s Billionaires: Masayoshi Son’s Last Laugh?

Faculty member Ilya A. Strebulaev comments on the recent challenges of multinational conglomerate holding company, SoftBank.
The New York Times
July 6, 2020
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How a COVID-19 Vaccine Could Cost Americans Dearly

Courtesy faculty member Kevin Schulman discusses the potential economic value of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Poets&Quants
June 24, 2020
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B-Schools React to Trump’s Suspension of H-1B Visas

Dean Jonathan Levin shares his thoughts on the suspension of H-1B visas.
Fast Company
June 12, 2020
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How to Launch a New Business in a Pandemic

This article, originally published by Stanford Business, shares advice from lecturer Jim Ellis and alumni on opening a business during a pandemic.
Poets&Quants
June 9, 2020
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How Stanford GSB Plans to Create a COVID-19 Recovery Blueprint

Stanford GSB announces Stanford Rebuild, an innovation sprint focused on accelerating solutions to pave the way toward a better post-COVID-19 future.
PitchBook
June 8, 2020
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Moral Marketing: Startups Offer Free Services to the Unemployed

Faculty member Jonathan Levav comments on the credibility of meditation app, Headspace, offering free subscriptions in light of COVID-19.
MarketWatch
June 8, 2020
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Opinion: Muni Bond Investors Face a Day of Reckoning with the Pension Crisis That’s Crippling Many U.S. Cities

This op-ed, coauthored by faculty member Joshua D. Rauh, discusses pension challenges amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
Foreign Affairs
June 1, 2020
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The Great Unequalizer

In this op-ed, Stanford GSB Dean Emeritus A. Michael Spence discusses how COVID-19 impacts income, wealth, and opportunity disparities.
Los Angeles Times
May 31, 2020
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Coronavirus Brought Economic Catastrophe. Here Are 10 Experts on How to Recover

In this op-ed, faculty member Anat R. Admati shares her thoughts on how to safely reopen the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deseret News
May 27, 2020
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It’s Time for Our COVID-19 Response to Move from Fear to Facts

In this op-ed, faculty member Joel C. Peterson discusses the need for decisions made in response to COVID-19 to be made based on fact and not fear.
C-SPAN
May 27, 2020
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Senator Sherrod Brown on Government’s Role during COVID-19

In a webinar hosted by the Stanford GSB Corporations and Society Initiative, Senator Sherrod Brown addresses challenges posed by COVID-19.
CNN Business
May 27, 2020
Written

Silicon Valley Is Throwing Money behind COVID-19 Efforts, Hoping for Results

In this article, faculty member Anat R. Admati discusses the risk of companies acting too quickly in developing COVID-19 treatments.
Los Angeles Times
May 22, 2020
Written

Businesses Are Reopening. If You’re Older or Sick, What Happens to Your Job?

Faculty member Ashley Martin shares her thoughts on age prejudice in the workplace.
The Business Times
May 21, 2020
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The Power-Up Sequence: Addressing the Organisational Costs of COVID-19 Lockdown

Courtesy faculty member Robert I. Sutton and faculty member Hayagreeva Rao provide three critical actions for organizations to take before reopening.
Wisconsin Public Radio
May 20, 2020
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Did The April 7 Election Impact COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin? Researchers Have Mixed Views

Senior Associate Dean Lawrence M. Wein discusses research he coauthored that found no evidence of a surge in transmission due to the Wisconsin election.
Bain & Company
May 18, 2020
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A New Social Contract: Middle Management in a Post-COVID-19 World

In this article, faculty member Hayagreeva Rao comments on the importance of including everyone during remote meetings.
DT Next
May 18, 2020
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United in Battling the Virus: Everyone Wins from Vaccine Cooperation

This op-ed, coauthored by faculty member Susan Athey, highlights the importance of global cooperation in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Washington Post
May 14, 2020
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COVID-19’s Health Effects Are Concentrated on Older People. But the Economic Effects Are Hurting the Young and Poor.

In this op-ed, faculty member Edward Lazear writes on the economic effects of COVID-19 and its impact on young and low-income Americans.
Project Syndicate
May 14, 2020
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Everyone Wins from Vaccine Cooperation

Faculty member Susan Athey coauthored this op-ed, which discusses the global cooperation in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Hill
May 13, 2020
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Food Delivery Companies Turn to K Street as Industry Scrutinized

Faculty member Stefanos Zenios comments on the scrutiny food delivery companies have been receiving.
Business Insider
May 6, 2020
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5 Immediate Steps to Navigate Your Stock Options If You’ve Been Laid off from a Startup and Want to Make the Best Financial Choices for Your Future

This article highlights faculty member Ilya A. Strebulaev’s tool he helped create to help startup employees estimate the value of stock options.
Macro Musing
May 6, 2020
Audio

Anat Admati on the Perils of Corporate Debt and How COVID-19 Relief Efforts Have Gone Wrong

In this podcast, faculty member Anat R. Admati discusses corporate debt and the economic impact of COVID-19.
Management Today
May 6, 2020
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The Case for Command-And-Control Leadership

In this op-ed, faculty member Deborah H. Gruenfeld shares how leaders should use their power responsibly during a crisis.
Grist
May 4, 2020
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Forget the TP: Here’s What You Really Need to Get through a Disaster

This article highlights research from faculty member Hayagreeva Rao on disease shocks and his thoughts on COVID-19.
The New York Times
May 4, 2020
Written

In the Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine, We Must Go Big. Really, Really Big.

Faculty member Susan Athey co-authored this op-ed, which discusses the importance of properly investing in a COVID-19 vaccination.
The Economic Times
May 2, 2020
Written

Classes in U.S. Colleges May Stay Online until Next Year

Paul Oyer, senior associate dean for academic affairs, comments on Stanford GSB’s plan for resuming classes in the fall.
Haaretz
May 2, 2020
Written

Israelis Protest Netanyahu-Gantz Government on Eve of High Court Hearing

Faculty member Anat R. Admati joined the crowd to protest the unity government deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz.
Newswise
May 1, 2020
Written

COVID vs. Re-Open, Business Experts Debate the Pros and Cons

In this press event, faculty member Paul Pfleiderer takes part in discussing the pros and cons of re-opening the economy during COVID-19.
The Hill
April 30, 2020
Written

Easing Lockdowns Seen Unlikely to Stop Economy Bleeding

Faculty member Paul Pfleiderer comments on the implications of the U.S. easing lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fast Company
April 29, 2020
Written

Why a Crisis Is the Best Time to Hone Your Corporate Reputation

This article, originally published by Stanford Business, shares faculty member Steven Callander’s advice for corporate leaders navigating a crisis.
The Hill
April 27, 2020
Written

How to Pay for Stimulus Checks

In this op-ed, faculty member Joshua D. Rauh shares what Congress should consider before any next phase of economic response by the government.
Forbes
April 27, 2020
Written

JetBlue’s Chairman Says Leaders Should Avoid Three Communication Mistakes in a Crisis

Faculty member Joel C. Peterson shares communication mistakes to avoid during a crisis.
Marketplace
April 27, 2020
Written

Why Is the Stock Market Doing Well Right Now?

In this interview, faculty member Anat R. Admati discusses the disconnect between the stock market and the economy.
Business Insider
April 25, 2020
Written

Using Hotels for Coronavirus Patients Would Be a Massive Help in Fighting the Pandemic

In this op-ed, faculty member Kuang Xu discusses how using hotels for COVID-19 patients after hospital discharge can help slow the spread.
TIME
April 22, 2020
Written

Common Questions about Stimulus Payment Problems, Answered

In this article, faculty member Anat R. Admati shares her thoughts about banks using stimulus payments for overdrawn accounts.
Poets&Quants
April 22, 2020
Written

What Business Schools Will Look like after the Pandemic

Faculty member Jeffrey Pfeffer shares his prediction for the future of business schools after the COVID-19 pandemic.
MarketWatch
April 21, 2020
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Fool Me Twice? For Businesses and Consumers, Coronavirus Is the Financial Crisis All over Again

This article shares courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom’s prediction about the aftershocks of the pandemic.
Fast Company
April 21, 2020
Written

How to Survive the Disruption in Global Supply Chains

This article, originally published by Stanford Business, highlights faculty member Hau L. Lee’s research on disruptions in the global supply chain.
MarketWatch
April 21, 2020
Written

Thinking about a New Job after Coronavirus? Don’t Make This Giant Mistake

In this op-ed, faculty member Joel C. Peterson writes on how to navigate the job market during the COVID-19 pandemic.
China Daily
April 20, 2020
Written

Fintech Innovation Rescues Trade Firms

This article quotes findings from faculty member Hau L. Lee’s research about how blockchain helps to facilitate risk assessment.
BusinessBecause
April 18, 2020
Written

Implications of Coronavirus on Business, According to Top B-School Deans

Dean Jonathan Levin shares how COVID-19 provides an opportunity for leaders to rethink the role of corporations and their accountability to society.
Built In
April 16, 2020
Written

Your Startup Is Likely Eligible for Stimulus Loans. Here’s How to Be Ready.

Faculty member Ilya A. Strebulaev comments on VCs charter amendments.
Barron’s
April 15, 2020
Written

If You Want a Quick Recovery, Forgive Debts

In this op-ed, faculty member Amit Seru writes on how loan forgiveness will be instrumental in a quick post-COVID-19 recovery.
The Telegraph
April 15, 2020
Written

Trump Takes Advice from 200 Bosses on Restarting US Economy

Faculty member Anat R. Admati comments on the president’s reliance on advice from business leaders on restarting the U.S. economy.
Independent Institute
April 14, 2020
Written

Open Letter to Suspend California AB-5

Several Stanford GSB faculty members signed an open letter calling for California to suspend a bill restricting contractors.
Fox Business
April 13, 2020
Written

Don’t Use Coronavirus as Excuse to Bail out State, Local Governments That Have Mismanaged Finances for Decades

In this op-ed, faculty member Joshua D. Rauh writes about the Federal Reserve’s actions during COVID-19.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
April 11, 2020
Written

Mounting Job Losses. Fear of the Unknown. We’ve Seen This before during the Great Depression. Here Are Some Lessons Learned

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom comments on the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KTVU
April 11, 2020
Written

Relief Available to Drivers on Car Payments

In this article, faculty member Anat R. Admati discusses why auto dealers are allowing deferred payments on car loans.
The Week UK
April 9, 2020
Written

Is a New Global Great Depression Inevitable?

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom comments on the economic impact of COVID-19.
TheStreet
April 8, 2020
Written

Small Businesses Will Need More Help after Coronavirus Pandemic

Faculty member Anat R. Admati explains why it is critical for businesses to pay furloughed employees.
Fast Company
April 8, 2020
Written

Top Economist: The 1930s Depression Was ‘Great.’ This One Might Be Greater

This article, originally published by Stanford Business, highlights courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom’s perspective on the impact of COVID-19.
The Washington Post
April 6, 2020
Written

Private Equity Angles for Piece of Stimulus Windfall

Faculty member Amit Seru comments on why companies bought by private equity firms often conduct layoffs.
Financial Times
April 5, 2020
Written

Coronavirus Exposes Illusion of UK Bank Capital Strength

This article mentions a letter faculty member Anat R. Admati co-wrote in 2010 discussing banking regulations and equity requirements.
Financial Times
April 5, 2020
Written

Regulators Free up $500bn Capital for Lenders to Fight Virus Storm

In this article, faculty member Anat R. Admati comments on how central banks should handle the $500 billion capital freed up by financial regulators.
Globes
April 3, 2020
Written

“People Need to Be Rescued before Large Corporations Are Rescued”: Prof. Anat Admati’s Recovery Plan

In this article, published in Hebrew, faculty member Anat R. Admati comments on COVID-19 and the need for people to be protected before corporations.
Fortune
April 1, 2020
Written

CEOs Are Taking Pay Cuts as Furloughs and Layoffs Mount. Is It Actually Helping?

Faculty member Charles A. O’Reilly III comments on the message it sends to employees when company executives decide to forgo their salaries.
Bloomberg
March 31, 2020
Written

Pay a Bounty to Develop a COVID-19 Vaccine Faster

In this op-ed, faculty members Hanno Lustig and Jeffrey Zwiebel explain why the government should encourage COVID-19 vaccine development.
The Wall Street Journal
March 30, 2020
Written

Save Capitalism from the CARES Act

In this op-ed, faculty member Amit Seru discusses the CARES Act and its impact on the economy.
ProMarket
March 29, 2020
Written

The Stimulus Package Is Too Expensive and Poorly Targeted: The Waste Contained in the CARES Act

In this op-ed, faculty member Amit Seru comments on the effectiveness of the CARES Act.
The Telegraph
March 28, 2020
Written

Trump’s Crusade to Reopen the Economy ‘May See Extra 5m Deaths’ and a Second Fiscal Bailout

Faculty member Anat R. Admati comments on the COVID-19 shutdown and how to protect people and the economy.
Newswise
March 27, 2020
Written

COVID-19 Update, the Relief Package, Coronavirus Origins, 2020 Election: Newswise Live Expert Panel for March 26, 2020

Faculty members Anat R. Admati, Jonathan B. Berk, and Paul Pfleiderer discuss the stimulus bill passed to alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forbes
March 27, 2020
Written

Why Remote Teaching Won’t Cut It

Senior Associate Dean Sarah A. Soule comments on how Stanford GSB is adapting to remote teaching.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2020
Written

Commentary: Congress Should Let the Airlines Go to Bankruptcy Court

In this op-ed, faculty member Joshua D. Rauh explains why the federal government should not have provided aid to airlines.
CNBC
March 26, 2020
Video

Lazear: I Am an Optimist

In this Squawk On The Street episode, faculty member Edward Lazear discusses liquidity, relief for small businesses and potential recovery rate.
Poets&Quants
March 25, 2020
Written

B-School Profs: ‘Bail out People before Large Corporations’

Faculty members Jonathan B. Berk, Anat R. Admati and Paul Pfliederer wrote and signed a letter to congress regarding the $2 trillion stimulus package.
The Associated Press
March 24, 2020
Written

Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime? Echoes of ’30s in Viral Crisis?

Faculty member Anat R. Admati comments on how important it is for policymakers to be strategic in targeting subsidies and bailouts.
The New York Times
March 24, 2020
Written

Economic Stimulus Is the Wrong Prescription

In this op-ed, faculty member Edward Lazear writes on the need for liquidity during the coronavirus pandemic.
ProMarket
March 24, 2020
Written

Economics, Law and Finance Professors from Major Universities Write to Congress: “Bail out People before Large Corporations”

This article features a letter written and signed by Stanford GSB faculty members and professors across the U.S. regarding the $2 trillion stimulus package.
NBC News
March 23, 2020
Written

#GetMePPE: Why Fully Equipping Health Care Workers against Coronavirus Keeps Us All Safer

In this op-ed, faculty member Kuang Xu writes on the need for government officials to help and protect health care providers from becoming sick.
NDTV
March 23, 2020
Written

Lockdown Slows Coronavirus, Isn’t Enough, Warn Stanford Professors

In this op-ed, faculty members Peter M. DeMarzo, Hanno Lustig and Amit Seru dispute the shelter-in-place approach.
Chicago Booth IGM Forum
March 23, 2020
Written

Why the World Needs a COVID-19 Vaccine Price Guarantee

Faculty members Peter M. DeMarzo, Hanno Lustig, Amit Seru, and Jeffrey Zwiebel discuss the need for a COVID-19 treatment price guarantee.
The Wall Street Journal
March 22, 2020
Written

During Coronavirus Crisis, Big Companies Display Largess — but for How Long?

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom comments on how large companies are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Washington Post
March 21, 2020
Written

The New Coronavirus Economy: A Gigantic Experiment Reshaping How We Work and Live

In this article, faculty member Susan Athey comments on the economic effects of COVID-19 and possible long-term changes.
Marketplace
March 20, 2020
Written

Should the Fed Decide Who Gets Bailout Cash?

Faculty member Darrell Duffie comments on how policymakers should decide whether corporations get bailouts or not.
Times Higher Education
March 19, 2020
Written

Coronavirus Could Be ‘Make or Break’ for Universities’ Finances

Courtesy faculty member Caroline Hoxby discusses how universities can be impacted by a recession.
Freakonomics
March 18, 2020
Audio

The Side Effects of Social Distancing

In this podcast, courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom discusses the social and economic effects of COVID-19.
The Wall Street Journal
March 17, 2020
Written

How to Treat the Financial Symptoms of COVID-19

In this op-ed, courtesy faculty member John H. Cochrane writes on how to alleviate financial consequences caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Washington Post
March 16, 2020
Written

How to Practice Social Distancing While Helping the Economy

In this op-ed, faculty member Susan Athey shares advice for helping the economy while social distancing.
The Economist
March 16, 2020
Written

The Federal Reserve Acts Again, as Market Turmoil Continues

Faculty member Darrell Duffie comments on the volatility of the Treasuries market during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marketplace
March 16, 2020
Audio

What Happens to the Economy When COVID-19 Throws on the Brakes?

In this podcast, faculty member Anat R. Admati comments on the Federal Reserve discount window.
Financial Times
March 13, 2020
Written

Fed Speeds up Purchase of Treasuries to Ease Market Strains

Faculty member Darrell Duffie comments on the Federal Reserve’s challenge with the market for Treasuries.
The New York Times
March 13, 2020
Written

Markets Plunge. Economies Stall. Panic Spreads. It All Feels Very 2008.

Faculty member Anat R. Admati comments on the role ratings agencies played in the global financial crisis of 2008.
The Washington Post
March 12, 2020
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Why Isn’t the U.S. Ready for a Pandemic? For Politicians, Investing in Prevention Doesn’t Pay Off.

In this op-ed, faculty member Neil Malhotra writes on the nation’s preparedness when it comes to pandemics and how politicians play a role.
Poets&Quants
March 9, 2020
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Coronavirus: Haas, Stanford, Other Top Schools Move Online

Dean Jonathan Levin comments on the precautionary measures Stanford GSB is taking in regards to COVID-19.
MarketWatch
March 7, 2020
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Apple Is the Latest Company Asking Staff to Work from Home as the Coronavirus Spreads — but Most Workers Don’t Have That Luxury

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom comments on the challenge of remote work during the coronavirus outbreak.
Business Insider
March 7, 2020
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Several of My Colleagues Report Racist Microaggressions in the Wake of Coronavirus, and They’re Not Alone.

This article highlights faculty member Hayagreeva Rao’s study on the relationship between infectious diseases and views on immigration.
The Wall Street Journal
March 1, 2020
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Coronavirus Is Different. It’s Rapidly Hitting Supply and Demand.

Courtesy faculty member Nicholas A. Bloom comments on the impact COVID-19 has on business cycles.
San Francisco Chronicle
February 24, 2020
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Coronavirus Effect Is Hitting the Bay Area’s Tech Industry Hard. Here’s Why

Faculty member Hau L. Lee comments on how coronavirus drives impact on the global supply chain.