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Capitalisn’t: The power of access in journalism and academia
New York Times columnist Kara Swisher discusses tech firms’ gatekeeping power with Capitalisn’t hosts Bethany McLean and Luigi Zingales.
A way to keep errant companies in line—for awhile
Corporate monitors can reduce lawbreaking, but their influence fades quickly.
Financial-risk preferences predict vaccine acceptance
Public-health messages that take risk tolerance into account could encourage vaccine take-up.
Who benefits from not paying college athletes? Their coaches, for starters
The income transfers created by college-sports compensation rules exacerbate long-standing inequities.
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Law and order and data
Will algorithms fix what’s wrong with American justice, or make things worse?
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When green investments pay off
In building a portfolio, sustainability is no longer a luxury good. But it’s not a slam dunk either.
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Entrepreneurs, remember the power of a smile
What investors really look for in startup pitches
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Lower fines could lead to higher revenues
Personalized fines would be a win-win for municipalities and their residents.
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Who is driving stock prices?
Some investors influence valuations more than others do, research suggests.
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Inventors are eyeing your home office
The lockdowns triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic set off a significant shift in new patent applications toward technologies that support working remotely.