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Combining public priorities with private investments is the key to climate action – but speed is of the essence.

During Columbia Business School’s Earth Week, Professors David Schizer and Gernot Wagner explored how climate and national security priorities can accelerate the transition to clean energy.

The veteran economist and CBS professor joined Professor Brett House to explore how erratic policymaking, rising tariffs, and politicized institutions are shaking global confidence in the U.S. economy.

The Columbia Business School Professor and Nobel laureate explores the true meaning of “freedom” in the age of AI. He explains how government, capitalism, and tech must evolve to protect democracy—not undermine it—and why progressive economic policies are key to ensuring innovation works for all.

At Columbia Business School’s BRITE Conference, Professor Adam Galinsky reveals how leaders can motivate others by mastering vision, integrity, and empathy. 

In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, Professor Shang-Jin Wei explains why President Trump’s sweeping tariffs—intended to protect U.S. industries—may instead harm American households and businesses.

Insights from Columbia Business School faculty explain how the president’s “Liberation Day” tariffs are fueling market volatility, undermining global economic stability, and impacting the Fed's ability to lower interest rates.