In a Polarized World, an Open Mind Can Hurt Your Reputation
Americans say they value open-mindedness — until their political allies listen to what the other side is saying.
Public Pensions Are Mixing Risky Investments with Unrealistic Predictions
An analysis of U.S. pension plans questions their managers’ financial optimism.
How the Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling Played in the Court of Public Opinion
Surveys find that reversing Roe v. Wade did not shift Americans’ beliefs — but did change views of the high court’s legitimacy.
Building Better Infrastructure Auctions
The system most states use to award construction contracts performs well. But it could be improved.
How Game Theory Explains Joe Manchin’s Defense of the Filibuster
The West Virginia senator confounds other Democrats, but a new paper finds a logical explanation for his stance.
Executive Education
Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World
25 Aug 2024 – 30 Aug 2024
In-Person
Anticipate and develop strategies to address critical beyond-market forces, from legislation and regulation to activism and the media.
A Surprising Discovery About Facebook’s Role in Driving Polarization
Recent studies find that tweaking the site’s feeds did not change users’ political attitudes during the 2020 election.