President Trump’s tariffs were meant to protect American industries, but they are likely to drive up costs for consumers, hurt domestic firms, and disrupt global trade, argues Professor Shang-Jin Wei. The unintended consequences could ripple across the world economy.
New research from Columbia Business School reveals that high-skilled immigrants, including H-1B visa holders, don’t take jobs from native-born workers—instead, they fuel entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth, particularly in diverse communities.
While many countries are considering retaliatory tariffs on US-made goods, such measures are unlikely to deter US President Donald Trump. To weather his trade war, governments must forge strategic alliances and apply economic pressure without directly harming domestic industries.
New research from Professor Parinitha Sastry and her co-authors examines the challenges facing Florida’s homeowners insurance market.
CBS Professor Adina Sterling researches how an employee’s decision to leave can be tied to their race—and their access to resources.
New insights from Professor Bruce Kogut and his co-researchers reveal how partisan leanings influence academic economics, shaping both research outputs and policy recommendations.
Research by Professors Kairong Xiao and Suresh Sundaresan paint a picture of how post-crisis reforms are affecting the banking sector, often in unanticipated ways.
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The president-elect’s proposals — and his relationship with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — will define the country’s economy in 2025 and beyond.
New research by Columbia Business School faculty shows how increasing the number of high-skilled immigrants can spur regional entrepreneurship and economic growth without the cost of other economy-boosting strategies.