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Columbia Business School In the News
Why Some Grocery Stores Are Rejecting Self-Checkout and Replacing Them with Humans
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Rita McGrath
- Academic Director in Executive Education
- Executive Education
Rita McGrath is a best-selling author, a sought-after advisor and speaker, and a longtime faculty member at Columbia Business School.
A New Seattle City Council Offers Hope to Business and the Economy
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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Finance Division
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Finance Division
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh is the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate and Professor of Finance at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, which he joined in July 2018. His research lies in the intersection of housing, asset pricing, and macroeconomics. One strand of his work studies how financial market liberalization in the mortgage market relaxed households' down payment constraints, and how that affected the macro-economy, and the prices of stocks and bonds.
How Can the World’s Growth Engine Do Better?
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Shang-Jin Wei
- N.T. Wang Professor of Chinese Business and Economy
- Economics Division
Dr. Shang-Jin Wei is N.T. Wang Professor of Chinese Business and Economy and Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and School of International and Public Affairs.
Restaurant Loyalty Programs Will Be Ruled by Personalization in 2024
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Stephen Zagor
- Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business
- Management Division
Stephen Zagor is a New York City based Consultant and Educator, focusing on restaurants and food businesses. He has developed an extensive knowledge of the culinary industry, specializing in the business side of food enterprises.
As a consultant Steve has provided comprehensive support to a wide variety of clients including entrepreneurs starting restaurants, food retail businesses and food products. His clients have included large public companies, investment funds, government agencies, lawyers, large restaurant groups and small food business owners.
Commercial Real Estate Has a ‘Muted’ Outlook after a near-Death Experience in 2023, Moody’s Economist Says—and ‘Office Will Continue to Face the Most Strain’
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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Finance Division
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Finance Division
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh is the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate and Professor of Finance at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, which he joined in July 2018. His research lies in the intersection of housing, asset pricing, and macroeconomics. One strand of his work studies how financial market liberalization in the mortgage market relaxed households' down payment constraints, and how that affected the macro-economy, and the prices of stocks and bonds.
5 New Year's Investment Resolutions to Make Now
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Michael Mauboussin
- Adjunct Professor of Business
- Finance Division
- Adjunct Professor of Business
- Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing
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Michael Mauboussin
- Adjunct Professor of Business
- Finance Division
- Adjunct Professor of Business
- Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing
Michael J. Mauboussin is Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global. Prior to joining Counterpoint Global in January 2020, he was Director of Research at BlueMountain Capital Management in New York. Before joining BlueMountain, he was a Managing Director and Head of Global Financial Strategies at Credit Suisse. Before rejoining Credit Suisse, he was Chief Investment Strategist at Legg Mason Capital Management from 2004-2012. Mr. Mauboussin joined Credit Suisse in 1992 as a packaged food industry analyst and was named Chief U.S. Investment Strategist in 1999.
This Earnings Season Will Be the First Big Test of the Market's Year-End Rally. The Forecasts Don't Look Great.
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Brett House
- Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
- Economics Division
Brett House is Professor of Professional Practice in the Economics Division at Columbia Business School. His research and writing are focused on macroeconomics and international finance, with interests in fiscal issues, monetary policy, international trade, financial crises, and debt markets. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and international media.
The Struggle Is Real: Affording Groceries in America
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Brett House
- Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
- Economics Division
Brett House is Professor of Professional Practice in the Economics Division at Columbia Business School. His research and writing are focused on macroeconomics and international finance, with interests in fiscal issues, monetary policy, international trade, financial crises, and debt markets. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and international media.
Backstage Capital Founder Visits Philly to Promote New Book and Mission to ‘Create 1,000 Black Millionaires’
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Emmanuel A. Yimfor
- Assistant Professor of Business
- Finance Division
Emmanuel Yimfor joined Columbia Business School in 2023, following a position as Assistant Professor of Finance at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. His research is centered on empirical corporate finance, with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurial finance, private equity, and financial intermediation. His work aims to identify and address various frictions inhibiting startups' access to external financing, particularly among historically disadvantaged groups.
Dollars and Sense with Brett House
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Brett House
- Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
- Economics Division
Brett House is Professor of Professional Practice in the Economics Division at Columbia Business School. His research and writing are focused on macroeconomics and international finance, with interests in fiscal issues, monetary policy, international trade, financial crises, and debt markets. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and international media.
‘Doom Loop’ Professor Says Things Are Actually Looking up for New York City
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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Finance Division
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Finance Division
- Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate
- Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh is the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate and Professor of Finance at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, which he joined in July 2018. His research lies in the intersection of housing, asset pricing, and macroeconomics. One strand of his work studies how financial market liberalization in the mortgage market relaxed households' down payment constraints, and how that affected the macro-economy, and the prices of stocks and bonds.
Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Back, but without the Gimmicks
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Bernd Schmitt
- Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business
- Marketing Division
- Faculty Director
- Center on Global Brand Leadership
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Bernd Schmitt
- Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business
- Marketing Division
- Faculty Director
- Center on Global Brand Leadership
Professor Schmitt is Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business at Columbia Business School. He researches, teaches, and advises corporations on branding, innovation, creative strategy, and customer experience.
Glenn Hubbard: 'I Still Think Recession Is Coming'
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R. Glenn Hubbard
- Dean Emeritus; Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics
- Economics Division
- Director
- Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business
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R. Glenn Hubbard
- Dean Emeritus; Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics
- Economics Division
- Director
- Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business
Professor Hubbard is a specialist in public economics, managerial information and incentive problems in corporate finance, and financial markets and institutions. He has written more than 100 articles and books on corporate finance, investment decisions, banking, energy economics and public policy, including two textbooks, and has authored The Wall and the Bridge and coauthored Balance, The Aid Trap, and Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise.
Dollars and Sense with Brett House
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Brett House
- Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
- Economics Division
Brett House is Professor of Professional Practice in the Economics Division at Columbia Business School. His research and writing are focused on macroeconomics and international finance, with interests in fiscal issues, monetary policy, international trade, financial crises, and debt markets. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and international media.
Why 2023 Was Such a Good Year for Labor
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Brett House
- Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
- Economics Division
Brett House is Professor of Professional Practice in the Economics Division at Columbia Business School. His research and writing are focused on macroeconomics and international finance, with interests in fiscal issues, monetary policy, international trade, financial crises, and debt markets. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and international media.
Will 2024 Be the Year the Housing Market Gets Slightly Less Tough?
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Christopher Mayer
- Paul Milstein Professor of Real Estate
- Finance Division
- Co-Director
- Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
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Christopher Mayer
- Paul Milstein Professor of Real Estate
- Finance Division
- Co-Director
- Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate
Christopher Mayer is the Paul Milstein Professor of Real Estate at Columbia Business School. His research explores a variety of topics in real estate and financial markets, including housing cycles, mortgage markets, debt securitization, and commercial real estate valuation. Dr. Mayer is also CEO of Longbridge Financial, an innovative reverse mortgage company focused on delivering responsible home equity products to older Americans to help finance retirement.
Elon Musk Is Shaping up to Be This Generation's Henry Ford – for Better or Worse
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William Klepper
- Academic Director in Executive Education
- Executive Education
- Adjunct Professor
- Management Division
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William Klepper
- Academic Director in Executive Education
- Executive Education
- Adjunct Professor
- Management Division
Dr. Klepper joined Columbia Business School in 1996 after over thirty years as a general manager in higher education. He is a management professor who teaches Executive Leadership in the EMBA program and serves as the Faculty Director of the partnership with the Financial Times/Outstanding Directors Exchange on corporate governance. His teaching and research interest are in the areas of Executive Learning, Strategic Leadership and Corporate Governance.
MBA Educators Have a Huge New Tool in the Fight against Climate Change
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Bruce Usher
- Professor of Professional Practice; Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change; Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director
- Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
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Bruce Usher
- Professor of Professional Practice; Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change; Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director
- Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Bruce Usher is a Professor of Professional Practice and the Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia Business School. The Tamer Institute educates on the use business knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and management tools to address social and environmental challenges. Professor Usher teaches courses on climate change, finance and business, and is a recipient of the Singhvi Prize for Scholarship in the Classroom, the Lear Award, and the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.