Rachel Layne

Research by Eugene Soltes reveals how quickly bots can cross ethical lines—and why companies need safeguards to keep them in check.

By Rachel Layne

So-called mansion taxes might seem like a logical way to raise funds for affordable housing, but Los Angeles' experience reveals unexpected consequences, says Daniel Green.

Rising electricity prices will likely spur more people to embrace battery systems that store solar power, says research by Christian Kaps.

Decentralized autonomous organizations may not democratize shareholder voting as much as regulators hoped, suggests research by Daniel Rabetti and Charles C.Y. Wang.

In a crisis, are people too quick to assume that technology is the cause? Research by Julian De Freitas examines the psychology driving debate over autonomous vehicles.

CQ Researcher U.S. Tariff Overhaul (PDF)

What's on the reading lists of Harvard Business School faculty? Insights about AI, immigration, and economics, along with thrillers and memoirs.

Blockchain is so much more than Bitcoin, and the technology can be used to protect itself against cyber crime, says Daniel Rabetti.

People with multiple jobs spend more cautiously than typical full-time employees, says research by Paige Tsai and Ryan Buell.

Rules enacted after the financial crisis have helped bank trading desks reap billions while bearing little risk. Research by Jonathan Wallen.

New housing lags behind the speedy growth achieved by other industries. William Kerr explains why.

Public pensions are embracing riskier alternative assets, says research by Emil Siriwardane.

Harvard Business School faculty highlight trends leaders might face and share insights from their research.

Thomas Graeber's research shows how economic data travels.

Inflation and economic uncertainty are clouding the holiday shopping outlook. Alberto Cavallo, Karen Mills, and John Deighton explain why this season could be challenging and offer advice for retailers. This holiday shopping season, consumers face…

Layoffs have been on the rise in some US industries as tech and professional services companies grapple with slowing demand and mixed economic signals. Sandra Sucher, Frances Frei, and Maria Roche offer insights for leaders managing through the…

With summer over and the year's end approaching, it's easy to let thoughts of unfinished projects and unmet goals spiral. Joseph Fuller, Christina Wallace, and Kathleen McGinn recommend these research-based approaches to help people balance their…

Is "net zero" better than "carbon neutral"? New rules related to climate risk disclosure are raising the stakes for executives trying to set meaningful decarbonization goals. Michael Toffel demystifies the terms and nuances of climate impact…

While fears about slowing economic growth have roiled stock markets in recent weeks, credit markets remain stable and bullish, and a recession hasn't materialized as some analysts predicted. Robin Greenwood discusses the market conditions that are…