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GDP is not a good measure of overall wellbeing. If we focus only on material wellbeing, we become distorted in the same way that the metrics are distorted; we become more materialistic.

New research shows that the much-discussed measure of requiring firms to disclose gender segregated wage-statistics to clarify differences in women´s and men´s wages reduces the pay gap by 7 percent. An important step in the right direction and knowledge that can boost the ambition to ensure women the same pay for same work, researchers say.

Through the startup Iluméxico, this graduate is bringing solar power to Mexicans who live off the grid.

As COO of Fannie Mae, Kimberly Johnson '00 may be among the first to know if the US housing market shows signs of another crisis.

Through the startup Iluméxico, this graduate is bringing solar power to Mexicans who live off the grid.

As the Ko Hospitality Group opens its first US restaurant, CEO Stan Ko ’99 talks about the family business and why he’s fiercely dedicated to the dining experience.

Research shows that even with the right qualifications and skills, people often fall short of meeting their career aspirations—unless they also have presence.

Shoshanah Brown '04 works to bring home healthcare to underserved New York City communities.

Changes in the way we shop and what we buy are evolving at a furious pace. Here’s a look at trends sweeping the retail world. 

 

Columbia Business School Study Finds that Community Norms are a Powerful Predictor of Individual Behavior Towards Energy Conservation

Testosterone and cortisol levels in our saliva can predict how we’ll work in groups, according to Modupe Akinola, associate professor of management.   Based on research by Modupe Akinola, Elizabeth Page-Gould, Pranjal Mehta, and Jackson Lu

Soon to be the most populous and fastest growing major economy on earth, India’s prosperity is in the interest of the United States, according to a former ambassador to India.

The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) Fall Conference is the seniors housing and care industry’s leading annual conference, attended by owners, investors, operators and service providers.

The startup Eat Offbeat turns refugees into chefs who share their homeland's cuisines.

The startup Eat Offbeat turns refugees into chefs who share their homeland’s cuisines.

These alumni-founded companies have the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.