Columbia Business School In the News

Professor Tomasz Piskorski is quoted.

Professor Tomasz Piskorksi is quoted.

Columbia Business School's Professor Brett House was quoted in Yahoo Finance discussing why overall consumer prices are likely to retreat more slowly than they rose, even as oil prices ease from wartime highs. In the piece, House notes that cheaper crude will take time to work its way through to lower gas and energy prices at the consumer level, and he expects headline inflation to ebb only gradually later this year, still short of the Fed's 2% target. He also points to travel costs, fertilizer prices, and mortgage rates as other war-affected areas likely to normalize slowly, cautioning that closing the final gap to the Fed's inflation target is typically the hardest part of the process.

Columbia Business School's Professor Brett House was quoted in The New York Times examining the lag between falling crude prices and relief at the gas pump following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In the piece, House cautions that U.S. drivers are unlikely to see immediate price relief despite Brent crude falling to prewar levels, even as the country heads into peak summer driving season. He points to the depletion of the government's oil reserves during the conflict as a key factor constraining how quickly lower crude costs will translate into cheaper gasoline for consumers.

Columbia Business School's Professor Brett House was quoted in Forbes Daily assessing new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's first major test amid pressure over interest rates and central bank independence. In the piece, House argues that Warsh's legacy will ultimately hinge on whether he preserves the Fed's independence, hits the 2% inflation target, and maintains financial stability, rather than on whether he delivers the rate cuts the White House has been pushing for.

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Professor Tomasz Piskorski is quoted.

Columbia Business School's Professor Brett House was quoted in USA Today analyzing how Spirit Airlines' collapse is reshaping the U.S. aviation industry. In the piece, House notes that Spirit's exit has increased industry concentration, and warns the shift will be net negative for consumers as reduced competition pushes average fares higher than they would otherwise be. His comments frame a broader look at how JetBlue and Frontier have moved to backfill Spirit's former routes, while millions of seats and several small-airport routes remain unreplaced.

Columbia Business School's Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh and NYU Stern's Professor Arpit Gupta were featured in a Bloomberg Opinion column examining the post-pandemic urban doom loop — a concept Van Nieuwerburgh coined and introduced in the landmark paper "Work from Home and the Office Real Estate Apocalypse," now published in the American Economic Review. In the piece, Van Nieuwerburgh warns that New York City faces deep fiscal trouble, citing an effective doubling of office property tax rates and no clear path to financial health. Gupta traces the historical roots of urban flight while noting encouraging signs in New York's office-to-apartment conversion pace. Both researchers see the doom loop as a continuing risk, driven by falling commercial real estate values, shrinking tax revenues, and the enduring shift to remote work — and underscore that while the economic fixes may be straightforward, the political will to implement them remains the critical missing ingredient.

Columbia Business School’s Professor Brett House authored an op-ed in Maclean’s analyzing Canada’s Canada Strong Fund (CSF). In the piece, House explores whether the $25-billion fund—a government initiative to retain capital and investment in Canadian companies—can effectively address the country’s economic challenges. He highlights concerns about the fund’s structure, its reliance on government borrowing, and its potential to keep Canadian businesses from seeking foreign investment. House also emphasizes the need for broader reforms in trade, immigration, and procurement to complement the CSF’s goals.

Columbia Business School’s Professor Michael Ewens provided commentary to PitchBook on the resurgence of venture-backed IPO activity. In the article by Michael Bodley and Kia Kokalitcheva, Professor Ewens discussed how IPO momentum is returning unevenly across sectors, reflecting shifting investor appetite and market conditions. He highlighted the dynamics shaping exit opportunities for startups in today’s financial environment.

Columbia Business School’s Professor Gernot Wagner provided expert commentary to Bloomberg News on how cities are adapting to climate-related flooding risks. In the article by Emily Biuso, Professor Wagner discussed the growing use of large-scale engineering projects to protect coastal cities from increasingly severe weather and rising sea levels.

Columbia Business School’s Professor Sheena Iyengar was featured in Fortune in an article examining how Gen Z workers are adapting to an AI-driven labor market. The article discusses innovation, career strategy, and the evolving psychology of opportunity in a rapidly changing workplace environment.

Research by Columbia Business School’s Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh was featured in Governing in an article examining how cities are responding to the rise of remote work. In the piece by Josh Goodman, Professor Van Nieuwerburgh and his co-authors’ research, Office Real Estate Apocalypse, is cited in discussions about the long-term economic and policy implications of declining office occupancy rates.

Columbia Business School’s Professor Daniel Guetta was featured in Poets & Quants’ 2026 Best 40-Under-40 Business Professors series. In the profile by Kristy Bleizeffer, Professor Guetta is recognized for his contributions to business education, research, and teaching innovation.

Columbia Business School’s Professor Patricia Angus provided expert commentary to the Financial Times on the growth of family office and advisory practices. In the article by Seb Murray, Professor Angus discussed how increasing wealth transfers and evolving client needs are shaping the expansion of family-focused financial advisory services.

Columbia Business School’s Professor Brett House provided expert commentary to Al Jazeera on political pressure surrounding Federal Reserve policy decisions. In the article by Andy Hirschfeld, Professor House discussed former President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates and the broader implications for central bank independence and economic policy. 

Columbia Business School’s Professor Rita McGrath was featured in First Round Capital’s review discussing brand positioning for AI products. In the article by Arielle Jackson, Professor McGrath’s ideas from Transient Advantage are referenced in conversations about how companies can differentiate AI-driven products and adapt brand strategies in rapidly evolving markets.

Research by Columbia Business School’s Professor Sheena Iyengar was featured in Forbes in an article examining the psychology of consumer choice and persuasion. In the piece by David Meade, Professor Iyengar’s well-known “jam study” is referenced to illustrate how too many choices can overwhelm consumers and reduce purchasing decisions, highlighting the value of simplicity and curated experiences in business strategy.

Columbia Business School’s Professor Gernot Wagner provided expert commentary to Grist on investor interest in clean energy technologies. In the article by Tik Root, Professor Wagner discussed Fervo Energy’s IPO and the broader financial momentum behind climate-focused innovation and renewable energy investment.