Fall 2016

Zip-Code Economics

By analyzing variations in local and regional economies, researchers are increasingly uncovering insights obscured by the big picture.
Are markets efficient?

Eugene F. Fama and Richard H. Thaler discuss whether markets are prone to bubbles.
Consumer protection takes more than transparency

The principles of transparency and disclosure are visible everywhere from fast-food menus to financial regulation. But if lawmakers don’t consider the behavior of both markets and consumers, better information may not translate to smarter shoppers.

Networking differently could increase your salary

It’s fine to accumulate contacts, but notice how you network.
Why it matters for LGBT entrepreneurs to come ‘out’

Openness is critical to building trust with funders
What comes after the Brexit vote?

We asked Chicago Booth faculty for their takes on the implications of the Brexit referendum. Their answers reflect the myriad choices the British government has still to make, and the dramatic economic consequences that may result.

Behavioral Science

Ann L. McGill doesn’t want to be mean, but . . .

A Q&A with the Sears Roebuck Professor of General Management, Marketing, and Behavioral Science at Chicago Booth.

Accounting

How more pay disclosure has pushed up executive compensation

Worried about outsized executive pay, US regulators crafted rules aimed at driving down compensation. But research suggests the move had the opposite result—more disclosure led to higher executive pay.

CBR Archive
Public Policy

The limits of what the state can—and should—do for the economy

An argument for reducing government control.

Behavioral Science

Why curiosity gets the better of us

In Greek mythology, Pandora opened a jar and released all the evils of humanity. Research suggests that our curiosity continues to get us into trouble.

By Alice G. Walton| Aug 31, 2016

How immigration boosts foreign investment

There’s a long-term economic argument for welcoming immigrants: they attract foreign investment.