Health Abortion law, suicide rate study adds to raging debate. But are we missing point? Epidemiologist says research tends to be weaponized on both sides, overshadows mental health needs of those with unwanted pregnancies
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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
Want more diversity in corporate America? Get rid of some programs New book by Frank Dobbin suggests getting managers actively involved instead of feeling defensive, resentful DateOctober 5, 2022October 6, 2022
No C-suite is an island Panelists welcome ESG progress but say corporations should speak out on democracy and back climate pledges with more robust action DateSeptember 19, 2022September 19, 2022
Fed needs to get tough on rates now, Summers says New report shows consumer prices rising, he says. Central bank needs to control inflation, soften blow of expected recession. DateSeptember 16, 2022
Back to office? Stay remote? Go hybrid? Bosses shouldn’t just go with their guts, and consensus may not work. Start by deciding what really matters, business professor says. DateAugust 24, 2022August 25, 2022
Top business execs more polarized than nation as whole New research examines partisan shift, notes it may pose risks for shareholders DateAugust 15, 2022August 15, 2022
Can Amazon remake health care? Retailer is good at finding efficiencies, improving customer experience, but there’s much more to it than that, business professor says DateAugust 10, 2022
Larry Summers details how Senate plan will reduce inflation Argues it will also help environment, fairness in health care, strengthen tax system DateAugust 9, 2022August 9, 2022
Turns out it’s not who you know that determines economic success Big-data study by Raj Chetty, team shows whom you interacted with while growing up is more important DateAugust 3, 2022August 3, 2022
Key to income inequality fight? Location, location, location Study shows young workers resist moving far from home even for higher pay, so answer may be to move better jobs closer to those who need them most DateAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022
So what happened to crypto? Business professor looks at digital currency plunge, upcoming global regulations, why technology isn’t going away anytime soon DateJuly 13, 2022July 14, 2022
Is recession inevitable? Economist says plenty of tools remain Betsey Stevenson examines Fed rate hikes, global uncertainties but also notes current financial strength of firms, households DateJune 21, 2022June 22, 2022
Things may look shaky, but recession isn’t certainty Economist says amid tumbling stocks, rising prices, scrambling Fed much will depend on how consumers react DateMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Will the message sent by Amazon workers turn into a movement? Union vote is a significant victory, economist says, but serious challenges remain for U.S. labor activists DateApril 7, 2022April 6, 2022
No panic in Furman’s reaction to inflation data, but plenty of uncertainty Economic policy expert says Russian invasion will worsen things, but long-range expectations still near Fed goal for now DateMarch 10, 2022March 11, 2022
Surprised by corporate reaction against Russia? Oliver Hart says firms have grown more responsive to public sentiment, but government actions still have more hit DateMarch 9, 2022March 11, 2022
How invasion may hit U.S., global economies Kenneth Rogoff sees possible fallout in stock, energy markets, worsening of inflation, increase in military spending DateFebruary 24, 2022February 25, 2022
Tracking the effects of high heels at work Research promises broader insights on gender inequality, professor says DateFebruary 18, 2022February 23, 2022
Examining Brian Flores’ suit against NFL Kennedy School’s Muhammad sees some lessons about hiring, diversity, ‘fit,’ and implicit bias DateFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022
When will hot housing market finally start to cool? Real estate expert sees little change ahead, despite coming rate hikes, urges policies to ease building more units DateFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022
Summers says pandemic only partly to blame for record inflation Former Treasury secretary lays out need for Fed intervention, political costs of higher prices DateFebruary 4, 2022February 7, 2022