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Some Things Are Sacred: How Economics Can Help Us Protect What Matters

Research by Debora Spar probes how market principles apply to life’s emotional riches, what she calls "sacred goods."

Featuring Debora L. Spar. By Michael Blanding on May 13, 2025.

Featuring Ryan W. Buell and Paige Tsai. By Rachel Layne on May 9, 2025.

Featuring George Serafeim. By Rachel Layne on May 6, 2025.

Featuring Jorge Tamayo. By Michael Blanding on May 2, 2025.

Featuring Maria P. Roche. By Jay Fitzgerald on April 29, 2025.

Discover powerful insights from early-stage faculty research to equip your leadership and innovation.

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A study by Zoe Cullen and Ebehi Iyoha reveals the challenges that small- and medium-sized businesses expect tariffs to bring—and how they will react.

Featuring Zoe B. Cullen and Ebehi Iyoha. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on April 4, 2025.

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