Discover the articles that captivated readers and highlighted Columbia Business School's impactful thought leadership and groundbreaking insights.
Research by Professor Mohamed Hussein uncovers the social cost of engaging with opposing political views, offering new insights into America’s growing partisan divide and what it means for fostering cooperation.
A field experiment by Professor Kinshuk Jerath and his co-researchers shows that an optimal level of ‘retail media’ benefits both marketplaces and consumers.
A new CBS study finds that public pharmacies can unlock a price advantage for the government that significantly outweighs the costs.
Advising enterprising families calls for more than just business savvy; it requires understanding trust, legacy, and emotion. While advisors are often skilled in governance and strategy, many overlook the “human architecture” that truly drives family enterprise success. Below, we explore how to bridge this critical gap.
At the 2025 Family Enterprise Conference, Nepotism & Nurturing: Challenging the Narrative, Stephan Meier—author of The Employee Advantage—moderated our panel of family CEOs with one central theme: employees are a strategic resource, not just a cost.
In anticipation of our February 21 conference, Nepotism & Nurturing: Challenging the Narrative, this month’s newsletter dives into the complexities of nepotism in family enterprises.
As we close another year, the concept of legacy invites us to pause and reflect on the enduring impact of our actions and choices. Legacy, as explored in family enterprises, goes beyond financial inheritance. It encompasses values, decisions, and the footprints we leave for those who follow. This month, we consider legacy not just as a gift we bestow but as a lens through which we view our past, present, and future.
November, the month of giving thanks, inspired us to review the latest interdisciplinary research on the role of gratitude in families. Over time, multiple studies have shown that gratitude practices not only strengthen emotional bonds but also build resilience within families, enabling them to navigate challenges and adapt to change more effectively.
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.