School Remembers Senator Frank R. Lautenberg
A 1949 Columbia Business School graduate and a member School’s Board of Overseers, the senior senator from New Jersey died on June 3 due to complications from viral pneumonia.
Eccles Prizes Awarded to Three Professors
Daron Acemoglu of MIT and James A. Robinson of Harvard were recognized for their book, Why Nations Fail, while Columbia’s Paul Tetlock was honored for his research on finance.
Prof. Kuziemko argues that while Americans are increasingly worried about income inequality, there’s a hesitation when it comes to government action.
Our Feelings About Inequality: It’s Complicated
The New York Times.com
The article cites research co–authored by Prof. Johnson that examines how governments should design policies regarding organ donors.
The Ins and Outs of Organ Donation
Financial Times.com
Prof. Wei addresses two factors that will likely help to offset the slowing growth the world expects to see from China in the next decade.
Guest Post: Girl Shortage Keeps China’s Boys Working Hard, Driving Growth
Financial Times
At CJEB’s Annual Tokyo Conference, Prof. Patrick weighs in on Japan’s economic strategy to end deflation.
Japan’s Central Bank Chief Vows to End Deflation
Associated Press
Richman Center Debate Spotlights Question of Strong Dollar Policy
Faculty and industry experts, including Professor Frederic Mishkin, discussed the idea at the March 13 event, organized with Intelligence Squared.
Jamie Dimon Shares Insights and Experiences with Students
The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase recently answered questions from students as part of the School’s David and Lyn Silfen Leadership Series.
The article features research by Prof. Mishkin that examines fiscal crises and the role of monetary policy.
Federal Reserve: QE3, Exit Strategy and the Fiscal Crisis
Financial Times.com
Professors Address Future of Global Economy
Distinguished faculty members spoke at a February 13 symposium sponsored by the Jerome A. Chazen Institute for International Business.
Prof. Mayer discusses recent big bank settlements of mortgage–related legal disputes.
In Deal, Bank of America Extends Retreat From Mortgages
The New York Times.com
The article cites Prof. Morris among a group of academics tapped for their input on voter psychology and the role it played in the 2012 election.
Academic ’Dream Team’ Helped Obama’s Effort
The New York Times