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The Avian Flu Outbreak Remains a Concern—And We Still Aren’t Ready to Respond
Thus far, the outbreak is growing slowly, says Yale SOM’s Dr. Howard Forman. But a lack of coordination and testing continues to hobble the U.S. response.
When Do Ads Become Too Deceptive?
Yale SOM’s Deborah Small and her co-authors examine how people judge the ethical acceptability of ads for charities, and find that they are much more bothered by artificiality than objectification or exaggeration—a finding with implications for advertisers of all kinds.
The IMF Is Returning to Russia. No One Should Be Surprised.
The International Monetary Fund’s decision to send a delegation to Russia is only the latest pro-authoritarian move from the organization under the leadership of Kristalina Georgieva, according to Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, co-author Steven Tian, and Tymofiy Mylovanov and Nataliia Shapoval of the Kyiv School of Economics.
Is the Era of Shareholder Primacy Over?
Five years ago, the Business Roundtable released a revised statement of purpose asserting companies exist to create value for all stakeholders, reversing a longstanding focus on maximizing shareholder value. The move got a lot of attention. Did it make a difference?
Talking about Child Sexual Abuse Can Help End Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is preventable, according to Joan Tabachnick ’86, if families and communities actively engage in uncomfortable conversations.
The Truth Beneath the Economic Misinformation
Yale SOM leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Stephen Henriques write that in the upcoming debate, the Democratic nominee can and should argue that the economy has boomed under the Biden-Harris administration.
What Will It Take to Make Housing More Affordable?
We asked Prof. Cameron LaPoint, whose research interests include real estate and household finance, if Kamala Harris’s proposal can make a difference.
How to Keep a Workplace Happy in a Divided Political Moment
Yale SOM’s Heidi Brooks says banning politics from the office will be less effective than focusing on a culture of respect.
The Fed Is Cutting Rates Soon. Should I Wait to Get a Loan?
Many homebuyers and other borrowers incorrectly believe that they get a lower rate by waiting until a cut becomes official, according to Prof. Kelly Shue. This misconception is so widespread that it can undercut the effectiveness of Fed monetary policy.
Filling In the Harris-Walz Economic Policy Scorecard
Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Stephen Henriques analyze the policies proposed by the Democratic ticket.
