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New research reveals how faces might predict trustworthiness—and why

For several decades, people have watched Super Bowl commercials almost as eagerly as they have watched the game itself. With the money now involved, $5 million for a 30-second spot, brands are even more committed to raise their creative efforts and capture the attention of both consumers and all the journalists covering this phenomenon.

The Richman Center held a discussion with Clifford S. Asness, Managing and Founding Principal at AQR, about risk and return.

Students in this year’s Real Estate Projects Class taught by Adjunct Associate Professor Andrew C. Jacobs ’96 worked diligently all semester in preparation for the Alexander Bodini Competition held at Columbia Business School on December 9, 2015. Competition was stiff, but MBA students Nikhil Chaudhri ’16, Taylor Ott ’16 and Aradhna Taneja ’16 ended up winning first place in the Alexander Bodini Foundation Prize Competition. 

New research from Columbia Business School shows that unemployment insurance stabilizes the economy

Arab countries can't sustain growth until the state-owned model is dismantled, said Hedi Larbi, economic advisor to the Prime Minister of Tunisia, during a recent Chazen Institute talk.

Entrepreneurship expert Steve Blank shared his insights at “Hacking NYC: Beyond the Rise of the NYC Startup Ecosystem,” sponsored by The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center and hosted by Goodwin Procter LLP.

On February 1, The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center welcomed a new face: Olivier Toubia, the Glaubinger Professor of Business, has assumed the role of faculty director for the center. He replaces Professor Sheena Iyengar, who most recently held the position.

The Private Equity Program has launched its January 2016 newsletter. Highlights include the launch of a research survey for alumni, and upcoming events.    

Supply-side or demand-side economics? The policy China adopts will strongly influence economic performance worldwide.

Professor Takatoshi Ito recently discussed his views on the Bank of Japan's decision on negative interest rates on Bloomberg TV. Weighing the Impact of the Bank of Japan's Move

For decades, Sandra Divack Moss ’83 has dedicated herself to supporting nonprofits in New York City and beyond.

Thanks to a generous gift from investor Thomas Russo, the new 5x5x5 Student Value Investment Fund provides students with real-world, long-term value investing opportunities. Read Article

New Research from Columbia Business School Shows that Despite the Federal Reserve’s Success at Reducing Liquidity Risks, Many Banks Resisted Joining from its Beginning

Thanks to a generous gift from investor Thomas Russo, the new 5x5x5 Student Value Investment Fund provides students with real-world, long-term value investing opportunities.

Co-founded by Wissam Kahi ’04 and Manal Kahi SIPA’15, Eat Offbeat aims to provide customers not just with authentic ethnic food, but with genuine cultural experiences.

In its annual "30 Under 30" list, Forbes handpicks and highlights 30 of the "brightest young entrepreneurs, breakout talents, and change agents" in 20 different industries, according to its editors, Caroline Howard JRN '01 and Emily Inverso.