The Psychology of Labor Leaders
Research from CBS’s Chazen Institute analyzes the role union leaders play in sparking change.
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How Pandemic Jobless Aid Boosted Employment but Left Households Struggling
Research by CBS Professor Glenn Hubbard uncovers the impact of pandemic-era unemployment assistance on larger labor market dynamics.
The Surprising Factors That Make Readers (and Voters) Susceptible to Misinformation
Research by Professor Andrea Prat investigates how well Americans can detect false information compared to their ability to recognize true facts, revealing that information inequality — rather than widespread misinformation — is the core issue impacting discernment.
Valuing the ‘Oil’ That Keeps the Digital Economy Moving
Professor Laura Veldkamp and her co-researchers explore the inputs that might go into a price model of data.
What Does It Really Cost to Stop Climate Change?
New research from CBS Professor Gernot Wagner finds that the commonly used bottom-up cost curves may underestimate barriers to climate change mitigation, while the top-down estimates used by economists may be too high.
Ratings Reimagined: How Synthetic Credit Ratings Can Compete with Agencies
CBS Professor Doron Nissim explores a new model for creating synthetic credit ratings.
Breaking Down Walls: How Open Source Software Drives Entrepreneurial Activity
CBS Assistant Professor Nataliya L. Wright and her co-researchers explore how open source software can catalyze the founding of new ventures globally.
Stress Impacts How Managers Allocate Attention Based on Expertise
New CBS research delves into the nuanced interplay between stress, managerial expertise, and decision-making, revealing how stressors influence task prioritization and cognitive bandwidth.
Pre-checked Boxes Make People Spend More, But These ‘Dark Defaults’ Risk Jeopardizing Consumer Trust
In 2020, pre-checked boxes to make recurring weekly donations increased political contributions by $43 million, but many of those donations seemed unintentional.
Fractured Lines: How Political Polarization Affects Business Regulations
CBS Professor Lori Yue examines how urban-rural polarization impacts businesses’ risks and opportunities.
Does the Rise of AI Compare to the Industrial Revolution? ‘Almost,’ Research Suggests
Work by CBS Professor Laura Veldkamp uncovers insights into the economic evolution driven by AI, from labor market dynamics to the valuation of data as a key asset.
In a Growing Gender Gap of Meaning at Work, Women Have the Advantage
New research from Columbia Business School shows women experience work as more meaningful than men do — at least in lower paid roles.