Nation ‘What is compelling to do right now?’ Marshall Ganz started at Harvard but took some time off — about three decades — to become Civil Rights, labor, political organizer, and finally scholar, mentor
World How federal missteps opened door to COVID misinformation Anti-vaxxers, others benefited from mistrust engendered by early stumbles in messaging about virus, prevention, reporter says
Arts ‘Living one’s life during and after the violation of one’s humanity’ Ruth Simmons’ memoir traces everyday natural beauty, mortal peril of growing up Black in 1940s rural Texas
Nation ‘What you can do for your country’ Future Harvard president leaves Virginia for Concord Academy, set on path by JFK inauguration speech, visit by MLK
Is ChatGPT more foul than fair? Scholar explains key issues in writers’ case against OpenAI DateSeptember 21, 2023September 22, 2023
How Jeanne Gang married soaring wonder, structural necessity at Gilder Center Leading architect discusses her embrace of organic in design, need to acknowledge climate change DateSeptember 15, 2023
So what exactly is Google accused of? Digital economy expert says much of antitrust case comes down to how much influence search giant wields on default setting on devices like phones, PCs DateSeptember 14, 2023
You bought an electric car. Why did your carbon footprint grow? It may sound counterintuitive but you probably don’t drive enough, says grad’s research DateAugust 28, 2023August 28, 2023
Don’t tell Bob in accounting he’s a raging jerk (even if he is) Do this instead, says Clare Fowler, author of ‘Rising Above Office Conflict’ DateAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023
The economy keeps getting better. Our moods? Not so much. Political polarization a likely driver, policy expert says. For young people, uncertainty around jobs and housing. DateJuly 19, 2023July 21, 2023
Turns out IRS audits of wealthy offer terrific return on investment for taxpayers New research shows reviews, which have become partisan football, yield some immediate payback, bigger long-term gains due to deterrence DateJuly 19, 2023July 20, 2023
Retailers have been cutting costs, so why are prices still so high? HBS research suggests firms have held off lowering them because it appears consumers got used to paying more DateJuly 10, 2023July 10, 2023
Are you sure diamonds are forever? Summit draws artists, executives, scientists to discuss environmental and ethical concerns, other challenges facing jewelry industry DateJune 22, 2023June 22, 2023
Deserted office when you’re new to office life? Probably not ideal. Work from home creates particular challenges for young employees, especially women, study suggests DateJune 15, 2023June 20, 2023
How U.S. debt-limit drama has hurt economy Policy expert examines prospects of Biden-McCarthy plan as Congress wrestles over details, Monday deadline looms DateMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
James Riley’s indelible past Graffiti of his Los Angeles youth — ‘You could experiment; there was no orthodoxy’ — colors the work of Business School scholar DateMay 12, 2023September 25, 2023
Toomey doesn’t see recession looming But former Republican senator blames Fed for nation’s current economic woes, backs big budget cuts in wide-ranging Kennedy School event DateApril 21, 2023April 24, 2023
Cost of cleanups set to spiral with continued rise in CO2 Report finds billion-dollar natural disasters increased from three in 1980 to 22 in 2020 DateApril 5, 2023
Prospects of avoiding recession fading Ken Rogoff says Fed is caught between rock, hard place: To lower inflation it must raise rates but that may trigger banking crisis. No easy answers. DateMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023
High point for market fundamentalism? Would you guess Clinton? Naomi Oreskes traces decadeslong campaign to get Americans to put their faith in free market as force for positive change over government DateMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023
More turbulence likely ahead after bank collapses But Larry Summers says regulators have significant tools at their disposal, need to be vigilant of specific vulnerabilities DateMarch 15, 2023March 15, 2023
Bailouts for everyone? Law School professor who served as Fed regulator talks moral hazard, implications for inflation after SVB collapse rocks Washington and Wall Street DateMarch 14, 2023March 17, 2023
How did Americans come to trust markets more than government? New book by Naomi Oreskes, Erik Conway traces history of Big Business campaign to push ‘big myth’ DateMarch 3, 2023March 7, 2023
Tracking ‘nepo baby’ effect on young Americans’ earnings Economist finds nearly 1 in 3 latch on with parent’s employer, earn more because of it — but there is race gap DateFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023
The American dream costs more than $29,000 a year Walmart has become a better corporate citizen, ‘Still Broke’ author says, but problems with U.S. labor practices run deeper than one company DateJanuary 31, 2023February 1, 2023
Forget debt-ceiling drama. There are bigger, likelier problems HKS economist says political feuds come and go, but inflation, weak growth, geopolitical tensions pose real global recession threat DateJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023
New inflation report offers hope, but expert says we’re not out of woods yet Jason Furman expects Fed to raise rates, sees something of mixed picture for economy DateDecember 13, 2022December 13, 2022
A more expansive view of the best deal for you Seminar examines how gender, sexuality influence office negotiations, assignments, and expectations DateDecember 9, 2022December 12, 2022
Is there method to Musk’s madness on Twitter? Tech entrepreneur scholar says part of it is management style, but there have been missteps, firm has serious underlying problems DateNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022
Can tech save us from worst of climate change effects? Doesn’t look good Study by two Prize Fellows focuses on economic impact on agriculture DateNovember 17, 2022November 16, 2022
When agreeing to disagree is a good beginning Experts in negotiation at Harvard alumni event say productive conflict starts with honest, opening listening DateNovember 3, 2022November 8, 2022
We’re living longer so that just means we work longer, right? For many that’s fine, Lisa Berkman says, but nation needs fix for surprising number who are out of work earlier than expected DateOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022
European Central Bank official sees long road ahead Nagel says more rate hikes needed with inflation, energy costs surging amid Russian attack on Ukraine DateOctober 19, 2022
Is MLB ready to compete for next generation of fans? Hurt by slower pace, insufficient on-field action, pro baseball trails NFL, NBA, European soccer in money, popularity, sports expert says DateOctober 18, 2022
