Politics and Policy
Why Do Moderate Voters Support Extreme Candidates?
A new study from Yale SOM’s Minjae Kim addresses why politicians benefit from projecting views that are more extreme than those of their own voters—even though voters say they want representatives who reflect their own beliefs.
MAGA’s March Toward a Command Economy
The Trump approach to the economy is anything but conservative, write Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, former Procter & Gamble CEO John Pepper, former Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy, former Medtronic CEO Bill George, and Laura Tyson, former chairman of the White House Counsel of Economic Advisers.
The President Holds the Trump Card in His Meeting with Putin. Will He Play It?
When Donald Trump meets with Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine this week, write Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Steven Tian, he should remember that he has a key piece of leverage: Russia’s economy is struggling, and the U.S. can push it off the cliff.
Trump’s Tariff Tantrums Are Hobbling the U.S. Economy
Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Stephen Henriques write that the economic effects of Trump’s arbitrary and unpredictable tariffs and oversold investment deals are already apparent.
The Last Disgrace of the ‘Tiffany Network’
Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, with co-authors Steven Tian and Stephen Henriques, writes that the capitulation of CBS to the Trump administration is the final stage of a long decline for three storied brands.
Zelensky Must Protect Civil Society
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and coauthors write that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy’s recent moves against political rivals are self-defeating and dangerous missteps. They argue that he needs to show the courage to acknowledge mistakes and restore trust.
What Happened When Five AI Models Fact-Checked Trump
President Donald Trump is an AI booster, write Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-authors Stephen Henriques and Steven Tian. So they thought it was fair to ask the leading chatbots to evaluate some of Trump’s frequently repeated claims.
The Problems with a Socialist Vision for NYC
Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-authors suggest that some of New York City mayoral candidate Zohram Mamdani’s socialism-inspired proposals, such as city-owned grocery stores, are likely to run into inefficiencies and unanticipated downsides. They write that capitalism can be a better engine of progress.
Are We Witnessing the Implosion of the World’s Richest Man?
Elon Musk has less leverage in his battle with Donald Trump than he thinks, Yale SOM leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Steven Tian write. But neither of the former allies can come away from this feud with a win.
Why JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon Could be the Right Candidate for President
Yale SOM leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Stephen Henriques write that the CEO’s two decades as a pragmatic, stabilizing force make him an attractive alternative.
How Should Companies Talk About Tariff-Driven Price Hikes?
We asked Yale SOM marketing expert Nathan Novemsky how firms can best communicate with customers about changes forced by the Trump tariffs.
