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Reduction of Economics to Psychology
Prof. Shyam Sunder warns that, while psychology can contribute much to economics, not all economic phenomena can be explained by individual psychology.
Three Questions: Prof. David Bach on European Separatist Movements
Yale SOM’s David Bach writes the independence movement in Catalonia reflects a widespread rejection of the political establishment.
Study Shows Bias Against Investment Recommendations from Women
Women in the investment profession face a double standard even when objective information on their performance is available and their evaluators are incentivized to not discriminate, according to a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Management and the Columbia Business School.
Three Questions: Prof. Zoe Chance on Responses to Sexual Harassment
Women around the world are sharing their experiences with workplace sexual harassment and abuse. Professor Zoë Chance explains the research on the subject and suggests ways that both women and male allies can take action to create lasting change.
Three Questions: Prof. Robert Shiller on Bitcoin
We asked Professor Robert Shiller, who has written about the economic and psychological aspects of market speculation, if Bitcoin is a bubble.
Three Questions: Prof. Roger Ibbotson on Low Volatility
Despite political upheaval, the U.S. stock market has seen unusually low volatility. We asked Roger Ibbotson why.
What Has Ireland Learned from Austerity?
Ireland slashed spending and raising taxes to address a fiscal crisis during the Great Recession. What does Ireland's subsequent recovery say about the effectiveness of austerity?
What Does Entrepreneurship Look Like around the World?
When it comes to building a new business, social, economic, political, and cultural context matters.
Listeners Glean Emotions Better from Voice-Only Communications
A new study suggests that simple phone calls might be sufficient for bringing together far-flung colleagues.
How to Respond to the Equifax Breach
After the Equifax breach, Yale SOM's Shyam Saunder says, we should put the burden for protecting identities back onto major companies.