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Columbia Business Insights is your source of knowledge, whether you are solving a specific problem, seeking trusted advice, or exploring new opportunities. Gain clarity, enhance decision-making, and stay ahead in an ever-changing business environment.

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Business and Society, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Media and Technology
Date
December 10, 2024
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Business and Society, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Media and Technology

Can Your Writing Style Predict Your Future Success?

Using natural language processing, Professor Olivier Toubia and his co-researchers have found that the way people write, no matter the topic, can reveal clues about how well they might do in the future—whether in school, work, or other areas.
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Business and Society, Capital Markets and Investments, Economics and Policy, Finance, Finance and Economics, Politics
Date
November 26, 2024
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Business and Society, Capital Markets and Investments, Economics and Policy, Finance, Finance and Economics, Politics

Dollars and Dominance: How Military Strength Secures Financial Power

A new paper co-authored by Professor Pierre Yared shows how geopolitical strength and financial privilege reinforce each other, with implications ranging from interest rates to national security.
  • Read more about Dollars and Dominance: How Military Strength Secures Financial Power about Dollars and Dominance: How Military Strength Secures Financial Power
Economics and Policy, Ethics and Leadership, Future of Work, Labor, Management, The Workplace
Date
December 03, 2024
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Economics and Policy, Ethics and Leadership, Future of Work, Labor, Management, The Workplace

Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor … and Your High-Skilled!

New research by Columbia Business School faculty shows how increasing the number of high-skilled immigrants can spur regional entrepreneurship and economic growth without the cost of other economy-boosting strategies.
  • Read more about Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor … and Your High-Skilled! about Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor … and Your High-Skilled!
Accounting, World Business
Date
November 26, 2024
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Accounting, World Business

How Many More UPS-Like Goodwill Write-Downs Hide in Plain Sight in Corporate Governance?

507 firms hold over $1 billion in goodwill with market-to-book ratios below one, suggesting hidden risks. Learn how investors can scrutinize these firms for potential write-downs and what this reveals about corporate governance with insights from Columbia Business School.
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Economics and Policy, Elections, Finance and Economics, Financial Policy, Politics
Date
November 18, 2024
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Economics and Policy, Elections, Finance and Economics, Financial Policy, Politics

The Trump Economic Awakening: Policies and Impact

Will Trump’s economic policies, including tax cuts, targeted aid, and responsible spending deliver stronger growth? Explore insights from CBS faculty.
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How High-Skilled Immigrants Drive US Job Growth and Innovation

New research from Columbia Business School reveals that high-skilled immigrants, including H-1B visa holders, don’t take jobs from native-born workers—instead, they fuel entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth, particularly in diverse communities.

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    How ‘Masculine Energy’ Can Hinder Your Negotiation Success

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    Why Employee Retention is More Complicated Than You Think

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    The Wall and the Bridge with Glenn Hubbard

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    The True Face of Political Debate: Why It’s More Positive Than You Think

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Bizcast: Ulta Beauty’s Michelle Crossan-Matos

In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, the CMO of the leading beauty retailer shares insights on blending brand purpose with strategy to positively impact stakeholders while continuously innovating amid rapid societal and industry changes.

Leadership
Strategy
Marketing
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Shares AI, Leadership Insights

In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, the technology visionary joins Dean Costis Maglaras to discuss the future of the AI industry and share insights and lessons from building his tech company into a $1 trillion giant.

Artificial Intelligence
Technology
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Bizcast: Delta CEO Ed Bastian Shares Insights on Leadership

Hear the winner of the 2024 Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics describe his values-based approach to leadership.

Economy & Policy
Finance
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Business and Society, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Media and Technology
Date
December 10, 2024
A person writing
Business and Society, Data/Big Data, AI and Transformative Tech, Media and Technology

Can Your Writing Style Predict Your Future Success?

Using natural language processing, Professor Olivier Toubia and his co-researchers have found that the way people write, no matter the topic, can reveal clues about how well they might do in the future—whether in school, work, or other areas.
  • Read more about Can Your Writing Style Predict Your Future Success? about Can Your Writing Style Predict Your Future Success?
Economics and Policy, Ethics and Leadership, Future of Work, Labor, Management, The Workplace
Date
December 03, 2024
US immigration document
Economics and Policy, Ethics and Leadership, Future of Work, Labor, Management, The Workplace

Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor … and Your High-Skilled!

New research by Columbia Business School faculty shows how increasing the number of high-skilled immigrants can spur regional entrepreneurship and economic growth without the cost of other economy-boosting strategies.
  • Read more about Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor … and Your High-Skilled! about Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor … and Your High-Skilled!
Business and Society, Capital Markets and Investments, Economics and Policy, Finance, Finance and Economics, Politics
Date
November 26, 2024
US Army soldiers
Business and Society, Capital Markets and Investments, Economics and Policy, Finance, Finance and Economics, Politics

Dollars and Dominance: How Military Strength Secures Financial Power

A new paper co-authored by Professor Pierre Yared shows how geopolitical strength and financial privilege reinforce each other, with implications ranging from interest rates to national security.
  • Read more about Dollars and Dominance: How Military Strength Secures Financial Power about Dollars and Dominance: How Military Strength Secures Financial Power
Leadership, Politics, Research Findings
Date
November 19, 2024
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Leadership, Politics, Research Findings

Is Open-Mindedness a Liability in Today’s Polarized Politics?

Research by Professor Mohamed Hussein uncovers the social cost of engaging with opposing political views, offering new insights into America’s growing partisan divide and what it means for fostering cooperation.
  • Read more about Is Open-Mindedness a Liability in Today’s Polarized Politics? about Is Open-Mindedness a Liability in Today’s Polarized Politics?
Business Economics and Public Policy, Capital Markets and Investments, Corporate Finance, Economics and Policy, Finance, Finance and Economics, World Business
Date
November 12, 2024
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Business Economics and Public Policy, Capital Markets and Investments, Corporate Finance, Economics and Policy, Finance, Finance and Economics, World Business

Who Really Owns Europe’s Wealth? New Research Uncovers the True Flow of Capital Across the Euro Area

A CBS study uses large-scale data to better estimate where money in Europe comes from — and where it goes.
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April 22, 2025

Navigating the Future: Ireland’s Economic Reinvention in a Changing World

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April 19, 2025

Experts See Higher Stagflation Risks. Here’s What It Means for Your Money

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April 18, 2025

Firing Line: Glenn Hubbard

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April 17, 2025

SPACs Set to Capitalize on IPO Freeze with $1 Billion Deal Burst

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April 17, 2025

Trump Wants Lower Interest Rates to ‘Counteract’ the Inflation from His Own Tariff Policies

Highlighted by Columbia Business School, this media piece showcases Topics and Areas of Expertise about our esteemed faculty. The content is specifically curated from the publication that showcased the mentioned faculty and/or research, emphasizing its contributions in various fields. The featured Topics and Areas of Expertise reflects the school's commitment to sharing valuable insights and knowledge.

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Brett House

Brett House

Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
Economics Division
Christian Science Monitor
April 16, 2025

Why Trump’s ‘Madman Theory’ Tactics Could Run Aground Amid Trade Reversals

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Michael Morris

Michael Morris

Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership
Management Division
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