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The Method in Trump’s Madness
In an excerpt from his new book, Yale SOM leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld describes his personal history with Donald Trump and argues that the 45th and 47th president’s seemingly chaotic approach masks a consistent, if unconventional, strategic playbook.
Banning Nondisclosure Agreements Brings Tradeoffs for Women at Startups
A study co-authored by Yale SOM’s Song Ma finds that laws weakening nondisclosure agreements reduced female hiring at venture-backed startups—but also helped more women move into management roles.
How ‘Refounding’ Can Save a Company That Has Lost Its Way
Jon Iwata of Yale SOM’s Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Management found that companies can counter drift by revisiting their history to rediscover their original purpose and capabilities.
What the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Means for Streaming
Paramount won the bidding war for Warner Bros. But media analyst Michael Nathanson ’90 says the combined company will face heavy debt and a shrinking cable business—as well as the pitfalls that have doomed previous media mergers.
Do Treasury and the Fed Need a Relationship Reset?
On March 18, Prof. William English testified to a House task force considering a “new accord” between the Fed and Treasury, arguing that such an update is unnecessary and emphasizing the importance of Fed independence.
Removing Government Notices from Newspapers Reduces Citizen Participation in Decision-Making
Yale SOM’s Anya Nakhmurina finds that weakening a centuries-old requirement to publish public notices about local government actions in newspapers decreases residents’ engagement and may have allowed unpopular decisions to proceed under the radar.
What Are the Consequences of the Iran War for the Developing World?
We asked development economist Mushfiq Mobarak how volatility in energy markets and disruption of supply chains and travel will affect vulnerable populations in Asia and Africa.
Why Is the Gender Gap in Care Work Wider in Rich Countries?
The gap between men and women entering care-sector jobs like teaching, nursing, and social work is often larger in more gender-equal countries. A new study links this pattern to economic development and cultural individualism.
How an Antitrust Lawsuit from Michael Jordan Reshaped NASCAR
A lawsuit charging NASCAR with anticompetitive practices led to a settlement that changed the structure of stock car racing. Antitrust economist Ted Snyder testified in the case.
Disclosure of Carbon Emissions Spurs Business Creation
New research from Yale SOM shows that a federal disclosure rule, intended to curb pollution, has also spurred business formation in regulated industries—a finding that comes as the EPA proposes ending the program.
