Stanford
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If they're not ready to change gears, specialized companies may be left in the dust
A study of motorcycle makers shows how focusing on one market for too long can reduce companies' ability to survive
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Think different — sometimes. Teams succeed when they balance creativity and focus
An analysis of thousands of Slack messages shows how groups can adjust their cognitive diversity
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What if we taxed corporations' payouts, not profits?
A Stanford GSB professor proposes a new tax model to help companies grow — without shrinking government coffers
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Having more power at the bargaining table helps women—but also sparks backlash
A large-scale study of job negotiations finds that women with stronger options were penalised for being too assertive
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How income inequality can drive Covid infections
A look at lockdowns in Chile finds that wealth played a major role in who stayed home and who risked infection
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The tipping point: The subtle psychology and economics of taxi fares
Passengers hate mental math — and other lessons from one billion New York City cab rides
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Creativity may suffer when mature projects change hands
A study of movie development shows the dangers of late-stage handoffs
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Want to kick-start climate action? Make companies report their carbon footprints
A "modest proposal" to give corporations a real incentive to cut emissions
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What if markets maximised both efficiency and fairness?
A Stanford GSB economist argues that well-designed markets can address inequality while remaining competitive
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The secrets of highly successful young entrepreneurs
Getting a head start may help founders, but learning and taking risks are key to growth
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Why divestment doesn't hurt 'dirty' companies
A new analysis finds that selling off stocks in corporations that don't meet your values has minimal impact on their behavior