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An unlikely alliance is growing between the right and the left, Silicon Valley and the Rust Belt, in support of an unusual policy — universal basic income, a free check for every American man, woman, and child.

Investment strategies hinging on the idiosyncrasies of smaller markets have the potential to offer investors an upside, even in the face of mounting anxiety over a global slowdown.

The economic case against a British exit from the European Union is clear, according to Columbia Business School Dean Glenn Hubbard, but with politics and identity thrown in the mix, the outcome to Thursday’s nail-biter vote is harder to predict.

Despite liabilities other countries might consider insurmountable, Israel is a hotbed of innovation and small-business growth.

Effective Philanthropy in Urban Communities puts students in the driver’s seat when it comes to making an impact on local neighborhoods.

New research connects regulatory oversight of hedge funds to better financial reporting.

We tend to view booms and busts and national phenomena, but economic conditions can vary wildly from state to state, with implications for business, regulators and individuals. New research suggests publicly available bank date could help to get a better grasp on where local economies are headed.

Making the Forbes 30 Under 30 List is no small accomplishment. Getting an MBA from Columbia Business School, launching a visionary startup that disrupts its industry, and raising seven figures in funding is even more impressive.

As the co-founder and former COO and CFO of one of New York’s largest SaaS businesses, ShopKeep, as well as a former board member of Kickstarter and an advisor to several NYC technology companies, David Olk '11 has raised well over $100 million of venture capital throughout his career.

Having values is easy. But delivering on those values — especially when they impact the bottom line — is the mark of a true leader, says Marjorie Yang, chairman of the Hong Kong-based manufacturer Esquel Group, during her recent talk at the Sir Gordon Wu Distinguished Speaker Forum .

The former chairman of the US Federal Reserve System says the tools are in place to fight the next big crisis.

Speakers at the recent China Business Conference pinpointed six reasons for the boom.

In today’s economy, many industries can’t be analyzed through the lens of competition.

The most profound lessons can come from unexpected places. Willie Pietersen, professor of the practice of management, reflects on life with his black Lab, and what she taught him about how to lead.

The Columbia Business School Real Estate Association (REA) is pleased to announce the co-presidents and vice presidents elected for the 2016–17 academic year. The officers, all in the class of 2017, were elected by the REA membership. Assistant vice presidents will be elected from the incoming class in the fall.

Stacy Tarver ’16 transforms business principles into works of art.

Speakers at the recent India Business Conference emphasized progress — and obstacles India must still hurtle.

The pharmaceuticals industry has attracted heightened scrutiny from the media and politicians in the aftermath of a well-publicized scandal. But new evidence suggests that, for now at least, the cost of pharmaceutical innovation is well worth it.

With governments deadlocked over spending, the private sector may be the best hope for easing congestion and making critical repairs to America’s outdated roadways. But to reap the rewards, drivers will have to pay up.

The CEO of the world’s second largest chemical company said both Dow and China are undergoing critical transformations.

Sydney Finkelstein ’88 researched successful, high-profile managers to understand how they helped their businesses flourish. Here’s what he learned.

We spoke with four alumni CEOs of high-performing companies about their approach to risk. Get inspired to step outside your comfort zone.