What Is COP28 and Why Is It Important?
CBS Professors Bruce Usher and Gernot Wagner share their insights on the the annual climate gathering and the School's role in shaping the future of climate education.
Taming Carbon ... When the Price Is Right
Across (and sometimes even within) academic disciplines, no topic under the broad umbrella of climate economics tolerates quite so large a gap between facts and dogma, and between the power of a seemingly simple idea on the one hand and raw political power on the other.
Climate and Clean Energy Policy in the Post-inflation Reduction Act World
At the inaugural event for the new Climate Change and New American Economy Series, Brian Deese, MIT innovation fellow and former director of the National Economic Action Council at the White House, discusses climate action and economic opportunity.
Is Your ESG Mutual Fund Better for the Planet and Society? Maybe Not.
CBS's Professor Shivaram Rajgopal found that many environmental, social, and governance-focused mutual funds fall short on their promises.
Turning Trash into Treasure: A CBS Alum Champions the Circular Economy, Sustainable Entrepreneurship
With investments in dozens of companies worldwide, Ron Gonen '04 closes the loop on sustainable economic practices.
Using Betting Markets to Transform Climate Attitudes and Behaviors
A new study by Columbia Business School Professor Sandra C. Matz, Academic Director in Executive Education Moran Cerf, and Northwestern University Professor Malcolm A. MacIver, tests the effectiveness of climate prediction markets in boosting support, concern, and knowledge around climate action.
Envisioning New Possibilities for Climate and Data at the Climate Conference
At this year's event, headlined Climate × Data, five common themes emerged from panel discussions and interactive presentations.
Greenwashing: Why Is It So Common and How Can We Combat It?
CBS Professor Shivaram Rajgopal weighs in on the challenges and possible solutions.
Does The SEC's Names Rule Fix The 'Truth In Advertising' Issue With U.S. Funds?
The rule is a step in the right direction but structural problems with labels will continue to be an issue.