Nation ‘Antisemitism and other forms of hate have no place at Harvard’ Gay, other university presidents detail fight against threats, harassment, bigotry in testimony before House committee
World ‘I am currently on the high seas … your email will definitely not be read’ Professors who are also good friends join Clipper Round the World yacht race
Health How serious is FDA warning about revolutionary blood-cancer treatment? Dana-Farber researcher details promise, peril of CAR T-cell therapy, which enlists body’s immune system to fight disease
Health Don’t need high cholesterol to benefit from statins Studies find drug protects against heart disease in high-risk groups
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, 2022November 8, 2023
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, 2022November 8, 2023
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, 2022November 8, 2023
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, 2022November 8, 2023
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, 2022November 8, 2023
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, 2022November 8, 2023
Examining Brian Flores’ suit against NFL Kennedy School’s Muhammad sees some lessons about hiring, diversity, ‘fit,’ and implicit bias DateFebruary 17, 2022November 8, 2023
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, 2022November 8, 2023
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, 2022November 8, 2023
Helping trapped low-wage workers, employers struggling to fill spots Business School research shows training, career paths help retain employees, lift their future prospects, make firms more competitive DateJanuary 28, 2022
Will fraud jury believe Elizabeth Holmes? Trial will likely turn on it, white-collar crime expert says, and failed startup founder came across as youthful, open DateDecember 15, 2021December 15, 2021
Will Omicron damage the economy? Eric Maskin sees possible challenges, reason for optimism, and is not overly concerned, for now DateDecember 6, 2021December 7, 2021
What should Biden do about inflation? Mostly sit tight Jeffrey Frankel says economy is basically on right track, and there are few things he can try, but COVID-related woes will ease DateNovember 18, 2021November 8, 2023
Take those old records off the shelf Harvard Business professor and grad who runs vinyl-pressing plant detail why there is shortage amid renaissance DateNovember 12, 2021November 8, 2023
