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The safest bank the Fed won’t sanction
A ‘narrow bank’ offers security against financial crises.
How to cope with being a ‘neurotic competitor’
A valuable trait in business can wreak havoc in one’s personal life.
‘Thanks’ is so hard to say! A CBR research comic
People tend to underestimate how well expressions of gratitude will be received.
Line of Inquiry: John H. Cochrane on how to prevent financial crises
Many economists and policy makers agree the US financial system has gotten safer since the 2008-10 financial crisis. But is it safe enough?
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How to get more woman CEOs
A look at what’s holding women back from top-paying jobs
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Measuring uncertainty helps investors navigate risk
Researchers are developing new ways to gauge volatility far beyond financial markets.
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Blockchain’s weakest links
Billions of dollars are riding on a technology that could revolutionize how business is done—if glitches don’t break it.
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How to make cancer treatment more affordable
Research identifies a little-noticed winner from recent revolutionary advances in cancer treatments: the life-insurance industry.
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Class action lawsuits hit innovative companies the hardest
Why the US securities class action system may threaten economic growth and competitiveness.
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Equity crowdfunding is inflating a bubble
Millions of small investors are likely to lose a lot of money.