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New research from Professor Rebecca Ponce de Leon and PhD candidate Mike W. White suggests that when people believe art is created by AI, they are less likely to engage in deep reflection—a core part of the "awe" experience. bit.ly/3MEWtrW
Why AI Art Leaves Us Unimpressed | Columbia Business School
When people believe art is generated by AI, they feel less awe and empathy than they do from identical works attributed to human creators.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
New research from Professor Rebecca Ponce de Leon and PhD candidate Mike W. White suggests that when people believe art is created by AI, they are less likely to engage in deep reflection—a core part of the "awe" experience. bit.ly/3MEWtrW
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According to a new study by Professor Dante Donati, AI seems to be quietly reshaping how millions of consumers discover and purchase products, making businesses more profitable in the process. https://bit.ly/4pgn396
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
According to a new study by Professor Dante Donati, AI seems to be quietly reshaping how millions of consumers discover and purchase products, making businesses more profitable in the process. https://bit.ly/4pgn396
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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
Elon Musk’s $1trn pay deal highlights companies’ superstar dilemma
Can firms hedge against losing key talent?
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November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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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
Register today: https://bit.ly/3JxL781
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
Register today: https://bit.ly/3JxL781
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“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
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
November 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“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
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
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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
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
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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
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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
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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
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.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
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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
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
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
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
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What if, instead of framing artificial intelligence as a competitor to human creativity, we saw it as an untapped partner?
October 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
What if, instead of framing artificial intelligence as a competitor to human creativity, we saw it as an untapped partner?
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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 :)
Happening now here at @barnardcollege.bsky.social: the second incarnation of the Gender in the Global Economy Conference.
Program attached - more updates to come!
Program attached - more updates to come!
October 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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 :)
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“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
This CBS roundtable provides a roadmap for how boards can evolve to meet today's new and growing challenges: https://bit.ly/4nlBszQ
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“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
This CBS roundtable provides a roadmap for how boards can evolve to meet today's new and growing challenges: https://bit.ly/4nlBszQ
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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.
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.
October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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.
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.
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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
See what the experts think you should know: https://bit.ly/3VVEC1i
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
See what the experts think you should know: https://bit.ly/3VVEC1i
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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
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
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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
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
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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.
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.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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.
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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
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...
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September 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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
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New post on the coming academic year and an ongoing project open.substack.com/pub/rajivset...
The Interpretation of Signals
One of the themes that I have explored from time to time in this newsletter is the interpretation of signals.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
New post on the coming academic year and an ongoing project open.substack.com/pub/rajivset...
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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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
New post on the coming academic year and an ongoing project open.substack.com/pub/rajivset...
The Interpretation of Signals
One of the themes that I have explored from time to time in this newsletter is the interpretation of signals.
open.substack.com
September 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
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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
Play with it 👉 www.interactiveeconomics.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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
Play with it 👉 www.interactiveeconomics.org
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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.
September 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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.
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Read their economic analysis here: business.columbia.edu/insights/cha...
September 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Read their economic analysis here: business.columbia.edu/insights/cha...
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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.
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.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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.
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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
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It's a great conference, I'm on the program committee and hoping to attend this year
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August 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Call for Papers: 20th Annual Conference on Economic Growth and Development
www.isid.ac.in/~acegd/acegd...
It's a great conference, I'm on the program committee and hoping to attend this year
www.isid.ac.in/~acegd/acegd...
It's a great conference, I'm on the program committee and hoping to attend this year
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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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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...
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August 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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.
business.columbia.edu/research-bri...
business.columbia.edu/research-bri...