Politics and Policy
Why Trump Puts His Name on Everything
The president’s relentless self-branding is intended to signal success and sustain authority, Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian argue, but beneath the gold-plated surface lies a deeper fragility.
How Public Health Transformed Human Life
For National Public Health Week, Dr. Howard Forman surveys two centuries of interventions that together doubled human life expectancy, a triumph of science, policy, and collective action.
America’s CEOs Have Become Reluctant Guardians of Democracy
Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Stephen Henriques argue that as trust in U.S. institutions erodes, business leaders are increasingly compelled to serve as policy advocates, diplomats, and defenders of democratic norms.
How Should Policymakers Respond to Rising Fertilizer Prices?
The Iran war has driven up the cost of fertilizer, squeezing farmers in the developing world. Prof. Kevin Donovan says that governments can respond most effectively by shifting from broad subsidies to a more targeted approach.
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.
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.
Can Markets Respond to Climate Risk Without Government?
We asked Professor Todd Cort, an expert on sustainability finance, how the revocation of the 2009 EPA Endangerment Finding would affect decisions about climate risk from investors, lenders, and companies.
Trump Shouts Loudly and Fumbles a Big Stick
In recent weeks, Yale SOM leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Steven Tian write, the president’s usual approach of bullying with coercion, threats, and retribution has backfired on multiple fronts.
Will Banning Corporate Homebuyers Make Housing More Affordable?
The Trump administration has moved to restrict institutional investors’ home purchases and proposed allowing buyers to draw on retirement savings for down payments. We asked Professor Cameron LaPoint, who studies housing finance, whether these policies are likely to make housing more affordable—or to push prices higher.
