Barnard Economics

Elon Musk’s $1trn pay deal highlights companies’ superstar dilemma Can firms hedge against losing key talent?

What happens when firms unexpectedly lose key #talent? According to a study by Prof. Daniel Wolfenzon and his co-researchers, companies whose chief executives are suddenly hospitalized suffer critical losses, particularly if the boss in question is young. https://econ.st/43Pupbd

Calling all investment banking, private equity, or venture capital professionals: Deal Camp is coming back December 4–7. Don't miss your chance to catch up on the latest industry trends in beautiful Montauk, New York.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3JxL781

“When you are humble, everybody wants to be a teacher.”

Intel Corporation CEO Lip-Bu Tan recently spoke with Dean Costis Maglaras about his approach to leadership at an iconic tech company that, in his words, had “missed all the big waves." https://bit.ly/43EN75h

The main question facing carbon capture deployment is not whether the technology works, but whether it makes economic sense. Dive into the insights provided by the Climate Knowledge Initiative at CBS to learn more: https://bit.ly/4p4NMFc

As we head into the winter months, many of our neighbors are in need of warm jackets. This year, Columbia Community Service is hosting a coat and hoodie drive, allowing you to help a neighbor in need. Learn more about how to give today: bit.ly/4qY2kbx

The Affordable Housing Paradox | Columbia Business School New research finds low-rent housing delivers higher, more stable returns than luxury rentals, revealing hidden alpha in affordable housing markets.

So why haven’t investors flooded into this sector of the marketplace? Research from Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate, reveals an interesting finding. bit.ly/3LEw9gZ

Emotional intelligence may no longer be an exclusively human trait.

Research from Kamel Jedidi, the Jerome A. Chazen Professor of Global Business, shows that AI models are uncovering what truly drives satisfaction—and it’s not just price. https://bit.ly/43J07qD

What if, instead of framing artificial intelligence as a competitor to human creativity, we saw it as an untapped partner?

It was a delight to be involved in this year's Gender in the Global Economy Conference at @barnardcollege.bsky.social! Many thanks to our speakers, attendees, sponsors, and co-organizers who helped make this event such a success. Looking forward to next year's edition :)

“When a board is doing its job well, you don’t see it in the news. All you see is a steady growth of the company’s stock price..."

This CBS roundtable provides a roadmap for how boards can evolve to meet today's new and growing challenges: https://bit.ly/4nlBszQ

Are you losing yourself to your #algorithm?

The convenience that comes with relying on AI agents to make our choices for us threatens to erode our very essence as individuals, swapping out personality for popularity, according to new research by Sandra Matz, the Lulu Chow Wang Prof. of Business.

Economists from PNC, the NFIB Research Center, and RSM recently joined UCLA Anderson Forecast and Columbia Business School to examine the key forces shaping the outlook for small and mid-sized businesses in today’s volatile economy.

See what the experts think you should know: https://bit.ly/3VVEC1i

Calling all Columbia graduate students: how is AI affecting you and your education?

Join the upcoming Columbia AI students-only forum to raise questions and voice your perspectives on how AI is shaping your research and career path. Register today: https://bit.ly/48IISc3

How Data and Partnerships Can Address Air Pollution | Columbia Engineering Air pollution is both a climate and public health crisis. Professor V. Faye McNeill explains why solving it requires innovation, collaboration, and global action.

99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds health and safety guidelines set by the World Health Organization. At Climate Week 2025, experts at @columbiaseas.bsky.social offered a roadmap to cleaner air across the world.

3 Keys to Creating Memorable Consumer Experiences | Columbia Business School Why do some consumer experiences feel unforgettable? Columbia Business School research finds that uniqueness, meaningfulness, and authenticity are the three key ingredients that make moments stand out...

Columbia Business School research reveals why some moments stay with us while others fade, uncovering the three psychological pillars behind meaningful, memorable, and authentic consumer experiences. Check it out now: https://bit.ly/4nTAzhQ

The Interpretation of Signals One of the themes that I have explored from time to time in this newsletter is the interpretation of signals.

New post on the coming academic year and an ongoing project open.substack.com/pub/rajivset...

CASBS fellow @rajivsethi.bsky.social has a terrific Substack called Imperfect Information

In this post, Rajiv describes his CASBS year project on how messages & signals we send & receive become adopted or contested, & their sometimes unintended consequences

Check it out & read more Rajiv posts ⬇️

Check out Interactive Economics, an open access project co-directed by CASBS fellow @rajivsethi.bsky.social & devoted to learning economics & the dynamics of interactions among people, resources & the environment. Four modules released & more coming soon

Play with it 👉 www.interactiveeconomics.org

How low will they go? When it comes to the Fed's rate cut decision this afternoon, Professor Abby Joseph Cohen noted yesterday in conversation with Professor Glenn Hubbard, that while there's a lot of attention on consumer spending, that's only part of a broader picture.

Read their economic analysis here: business.columbia.edu/insights/cha...

Leadership, Legacy, and the Business of Football: Inside FC Porto’s Reinvention | Columbia Business School FC Porto President André Villas-Boas and Chief Strategy Officer Michele Montesi ‘23 offered a candid look at leading one of Europe’s most storied clubs.

After becoming the youngest manager ever to win a European title and a top coach across European football, André Villas-Boas is forging a new legacy as president of FC Porto. He spoke at @columbiabusiness.bsky.social about the rewards that come with leading one of Europe's most storied clubs.

Call for Papers: 20th Annual Conference on Economic Growth and Development

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It's a great conference, I'm on the program committee and hoping to attend this year

The Hidden Cost of Connectivity: Broadband Access Tied to Youth Mental Health Crisis | Columbia Business School A study of Italy’s broadband rollout reveals that adolescents with early access to high-speed internet faced a sharp rise in hospitalizations for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders...

Adolescents exposed to high-speed internet in Italy saw a rise in hospitalizations for depression and anxiety, according to new research from @columbiabusiness.bsky.social Professor Dante Donati, highlighting the hidden #mentalhealth costs of connectivity.

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Flash flood warnings are up in the US this year — Here’s where The 3,722 flash flood warnings that occurred between Jan. 1 and July 30 are a record high for the time period going back to 1986.

Warming atmosphere combined with factors like socioeconomic conditions, land use, and land cover increase the risk of flash floods, which will continue to grow and evolve in the coming years, says @ncdp.bsky.social climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social. Via @wvtm13.bsky.social.

Why is risk in EMDEs overstated—and what can be done?
Our #BlendedFinance101 series breaks down how risk is mispriced & structurally reinforced.
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Are startup founders different? The best entrepreneurs ask themselves a particular question

A recent research paper from Sandra Matz, the Lulu Chow Wang Professor of Business, suggests that certain traits, like conscientiousness, matter more at different stages of a tech startup’s life. Find out how: econ.st/4eXvRwj

A groundbreaking course at Columbia Business School equips future leaders with a framework to address technology's most pressing ethical challenges. Learn more about it now: bit.ly/4eyXpbk

Research from Columbia Business School reveals how team diversity improves workplace ethics and reduces collusion by designing better incentives. Find out how: bit.ly/44KBDgl

A new framework co-authored by Olivier Toubia, the Glaubinger Professor of Business, reimagines innovation to prioritize sustainability, equity, and long-term value, offering a roadmap for businesses navigating today’s global challenges. Read more: bit.ly/4jWPSnB

Just posted a new paper (with Chiara Chanoi, José Luis Montiel Olea and Dan O'Flaherty) that looks at use of lethal force by police officers in the 1930s, based on data collected as background material for Myrdal's American Dilemma
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