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Professor Takatoshi Ito recently interviewed with Reuters, commenting that BOJ is likely to ease and expand its stimulus. To read more on Professor Ito's comments, please refer to Reuter's website which is listed below: Former Kuroda colleague says BOJ to ease in June or July (English) インタビュー：追加金融緩和は6月か7月の可能性＝伊藤隆敏氏 (Japanese)

The most profound lessons can come from unexpected places. Willie Pietersen, professor of the practice of management, reflects on life with his black Lab, and what she taught him about how to lead.

The Columbia Business School Real Estate Association (REA) is pleased to announce the co-presidents and vice presidents elected for the 2016–17 academic year. The officers, all in the class of 2017, were elected by the REA membership. Assistant vice presidents will be elected from the incoming class in the fall.

New parents are usually asked two questions: “is it a boy or a girl?” and “what name did you choose?” Your name is usually the first thing someone hears about you. Now, new research from Columbia Business School reveals that your name says even more about you than you might have believed. 

Professor Stephen Penman of Columbia Business School offers tips for the beginner investor.   Understand your investment horizon. When do you want to cash out? Establish your time horizon to determine your risk profile. A house is an excellent asset to own, but be wary of buying at “bubble” prices.  Owning a home is one of the few ways an individual can issue long-term debt (via a mortgage). Buy when interest rates are low.

The 2016 Real Estate Alumni Reception was held on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Columbia Club of New York, and was a celebration of Professor Lynne B. Sagalyn, as we honored her, and thanked her for her vision, dedication, and leadership. This annual reception is hosted by the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate and Real Estate Circle and sponsored by Goodwin Procter LLP. 

On Thursday, April 28th, 2016, the Real Estate Association (REA) and members of the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate visited the offices of Floored Inc.

It was a historic evening in more ways than one.

What’s the secret to propelling your career into the stratosphere? You might ask alumnus Tim Kopra ’13, a real-life NASA astronaut who, needless to say, takes #careergoals to a whole new level.

The weekend featured numerous educational panels and discussions, a keynote address with Dean Glenn Hubbard and professors Bruce Greenwald and Joseph Stiglitz, and evening receptions and dinners.

On April 6, 2016, the Real Estate Association, with support from the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, presented Columbia Business School’s second annual Real Estate Technology Panel.

Stacy Tarver ’16 transforms business principles into works of art.

The Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate is pleased to announce that Laura Burkey ’16, Cheryl Kong ‘16, and Erin Williams ’16 have all been awarded scholarships by the organization WX, New York Women Executives in Real Estate. As part of their scholarship package, they will the opportunity to participate in WX monthly breakfasts, annual dinner, and its prestigious mentoring program. All three women are focusing their MBA studies on real estate and also serve on the executive board of the school’s Real Estate Association.

Speakers at the recent India Business Conference emphasized progress — and obstacles India must still hurtle.

The pharmaceuticals industry has attracted heightened scrutiny from the media and politicians in the aftermath of a well-publicized scandal. But new evidence suggests that, for now at least, the cost of pharmaceutical innovation is well worth it.

Professor Takatoshi Ito recently appeared on Bloomberg TV and commented on Governor Kuroda's decision to hold off on stimulus to the economy. To view the interview, please click on the link below: Former Kuroda Deputy Is Surprised by Lack of BOJ Action (Bloomberg TV)

“It helps to be around this kind of energy,” said Shashi Srikantan ’13.

With governments deadlocked over spending, the private sector may be the best hope for easing congestion and making critical repairs to America’s outdated roadways. But to reap the rewards, drivers will have to pay up.

The CEO of the world’s second largest chemical company said both Dow and China are undergoing critical transformations.