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Political Economy
Latest Stories in Political Economy
November 25, 2020
“You Can’t Have Capitalism Without Capital’’
In this podcast episode, an expert explains the troubled history of Black banking, and how today’s racial wealth gap is rooted in centuries of discrimination.
November 10, 2020
Don’t Let Politics Poison the Workplace: Some Advice from Business School Experts
The political polarization wrought by the 2020 presidential election is bound to creep into the workplace. Here are some ways managers can become peacekeepers.
October 21, 2020
Deciphering the American Voter
Stanford researchers measure the depth of our partisan divide — and suggest some ways to bridge it.
October 21, 2020
The Secrets of Political Persuasion
Stanford researchers study the various tactics that politicians use to get voters on their side, from “moral reframing” to two-faced deception.
October 20, 2020
You Might Be Trying to Get the Wrong People to Vote Your Way — or Wear Masks
If you want to be efficient when it comes to influencing others, focus on those who are already (sort of) on your side.
October 15, 2020
The Good, the Bad, and the What-Ifs Heading into Election 2020
From smarter polling to growing distrust in government, a political economist lays out what you should expect this November.
October 14, 2020
What Elite Donors Want
Big-money donors, both Democrat and Republican, not only have more political influence than the average voter, they also have more extreme beliefs.
September 21, 2020
Building Teams to Tackle the Most Challenging Problems
Yes, expertise matters. But diverse skill sets matter just as much — and perhaps even more — when it comes to solving hard problems.
September 15, 2020
The Economics of Prioritizing Family Ties in U.S. Immigration Policy
Migrants from overrepresented countries arrive with less education and fewer skills.
July 15, 2020
Investing in Peace
Helping voters learn by trading in the stock market can shift their perspective and politics.