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The Surprising Factors That Make Readers (and Voters) Susceptible to Misinformation
Business and Society, Elections, Media and Technology, Politics

The Surprising Factors That Make Readers (and Voters) Susceptible to Misinformation

Research by Professor Andrea Prat investigates how well Americans can detect false information compared to their ability to recognize true facts, revealing that information inequality — rather than widespread misinformation — is the core issue impacting discernment.

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Valuing the ‘Oil’ That Keeps the Digital Economy Moving
AI and Transformative Tech

Valuing the ‘Oil’ That Keeps the Digital Economy Moving

Professor Laura Veldkamp and her co-researchers explore the inputs that might go into a price model of data.

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What Does It Really Cost to Stop Climate Change?
Climate and Solutions

What Does It Really Cost to Stop Climate Change?

New research from CBS Professor Gernot Wagner finds that the commonly used bottom-up cost curves may underestimate barriers to climate change mitigation, while the top-down estimates used by economists may be too high. 

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Ratings Reimagined: How Synthetic Credit Ratings Can Compete with Agencies
Accounting

Ratings Reimagined: How Synthetic Credit Ratings Can Compete with Agencies

CBS Professor Doron Nissim explores a new model for creating synthetic credit ratings.

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Breaking Down Walls: How Open Source Software Drives Entrepreneurial Activity
Startups

Breaking Down Walls: How Open Source Software Drives Entrepreneurial Activity

CBS Assistant Professor Nataliya L. Wright and her co-researchers explore how open source software can catalyze the founding of new ventures globally.

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Stress Impacts How Managers Allocate Attention Based on Expertise
Management, The Workplace

Stress Impacts How Managers Allocate Attention Based on Expertise

New CBS research delves into the nuanced interplay between stress, managerial expertise, and decision-making, revealing how stressors influence task prioritization and cognitive bandwidth.

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Pre-checked Boxes Make People Spend More, But These ‘Dark Defaults’ Risk Jeopardizing Consumer Trust
Economics and Policy, Marketing

Pre-checked Boxes Make People Spend More, But These ‘Dark Defaults’ Risk Jeopardizing Consumer Trust

In 2020, pre-checked boxes to make recurring weekly donations increased political contributions by $43 million, but many of those donations seemed unintentional. 

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Fractured Lines: How Political Polarization Affects Business Regulations
Economics and Policy, Energy, Politics

Fractured Lines: How Political Polarization Affects Business Regulations

CBS Professor Lori Yue examines how urban-rural polarization impacts businesses’ risks and opportunities.

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Does the Rise of AI Compare to the Industrial Revolution? ‘Almost,’ Research Suggests
Artificial Intelligence, Labor, Research Findings

Does the Rise of AI Compare to the Industrial Revolution? ‘Almost,’ Research Suggests

Work by CBS Professor Laura Veldkamp uncovers insights into the economic evolution driven by AI, from labor market dynamics to the valuation of data as a key asset.

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In a Growing Gender Gap of Meaning at Work, Women Have the Advantage
Management

In a Growing Gender Gap of Meaning at Work, Women Have the Advantage

New research from Columbia Business School shows women experience work as more meaningful than men do — at least in lower paid roles.

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Startup Success: How Founder Personalities Shape Venture Outcomes
Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship

Startup Success: How Founder Personalities Shape Venture Outcomes

Research by Sandra Matz and Brandon Freiberg from Columbia Business School reveals that VC investors often rely on the personalities of startup founders rather than business plans.

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Can Predictive Analytics Guide Smarter Staffing Decisions in the ER?
Analytics, Healthcare

Can Predictive Analytics Guide Smarter Staffing Decisions in the ER?

New research from CBS Professor Carri Chan demonstrates that algorithms provide an effective method for enhancing how hospitals manage fluctuations in patient volume and demand.

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