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Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Climate Solutions: The Next Engine for Growth

Some companies have been reluctant to build products that address climate change, but research by George Serafeim, Shirley Lu, and Simon Xu shows that such innovations can create new opportunities.

Featuring George Serafeim, Shirley Lu, and Simon Xu. By Michael Blanding on December 4, 2024.

Economics and Global Commerce

How Government Suppliers Benefit from US-China Trade War

Featuring Lauren H. Cohen. By Rachel Layne on December 3, 2024.

Marketing and Consumers

Holiday Shopping 2024: The Year of Cheapflation, TikTok, and Economic Jitters

Featuring Alberto F. Cavallo, Karen Mills, and John A. Deighton. By Rachel Layne on November 27, 2024.

Entrepreneurship

Inside One Startup's Journey to Break Down Hiring (and Funding) Barriers

Featuring Paul A. Gompers. By Avery Forman on November 12, 2024.

Leadership

What Wartime Service Taught These Historic Leaders

Featuring Robert Simons. By Avery Forman on November 8, 2024.

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Psychology and Behavior

More Proof That Money Can Buy Happiness (or a Life with Less Stress)

It's not about the bigger home or the better vacation. Financial stability helps people escape the everyday hassles of life, says research by Jon Jachimowicz.