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Stanford Graduate School of Business —

When is it too late to give up control of your finances?

A new study finds older investors worry about their future self not handing over financial control when they should.

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The topics and trends finance experts are watching

From VC and ESG to China and crypto — the topics and trends that professors are watching most closely.

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Are you ready for the ‘longevity economy?’

None of us are getting any younger. That could be a huge opportunity.

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Why companies cook the books

A new study suggests that paying corporate accountants more removes incentives for financial misreporting.

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Many banks face the same risks that brought down Silicon Valley Bank

A new analysis finds that $2.2 trillion in losses and nervous customers could spark more bank runs.

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7 key findings about working from home

The pandemic sharply accelerated trends of people working from home, leaving lasting impacts on how we work going forward. Stanford scholar Nicholas Bloom details how working from home is affecting the office, our homes, and more.

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It turns out auto-renew isn’t a good way to snag new subscribers

Companies seeking loyal consumers shouldn’t take advantage of their tendency to stick with unwanted subscriptions.

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Why this debt ceiling showdown is especially risky

Past fights over the borrowing limit didn’t spark a financial crisis. This time could be different, say two Stanford GSB professors.

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Audible messages are more influential, study finds

Recommendations that are spoken aloud, even by an artificial voice, are more influential than written ones, a new study finds.

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Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research —

Five economic issues to watch in 2023

Senior fellows at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research discuss the biggest challenges facing the U.S. economy in 2023 and what policymakers should do about them.

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