Does Working from Home Improve Workers’ Performance?

July 18th, 2013 - Thu Giang Le

Employees working from home are less likely to leave the company and report higher work satisfaction. More »

Hoping to Create Your Own Silicon Valley? Don’t Count On Returnee Entrepreneurs

July 5th, 2013 - Britta Glennon

Developing countries might be better off spending their resources on establishing the right policy environment for local entrepreneurs. More »

Regulating Investments in Brazil: Too Much of a Good Thing?

June 25th, 2013 - Philip Sung

A Brazilian banking executive talks the business environment and overregulation in this up-and-coming nation. More »

If Work Doesn’t Kill You…

June 18th, 2013 - Benjamin Stone

Researchers examine the link between job loss and cardiovascular health in Norway. More »

Closing the Gender Gap in Agricultural Productivity

June 13th, 2013 - Louise McLarnan

Women are key to global agriculture, but social and economic barriers severely limit their productivity. More »

Natural Capital: US Under Secretary of State on Environmental Policy in a Weak Economy

June 6th, 2013 - Matthew Stedl

Robert Hormats discusses why environmental sustainability is a necessary component of economic growth. More »

Manufacturing Matters

May 29th, 2013 - Eric Tawney

American manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance, and strong policy support is crucial. More »

Big-Time Sports: An Interview with Sanford School Professor Charles T. Clotfelter

May 16th, 2013 - Elc Estrera

Charles T. Clotfelter discusses the policy issues that surround commercial sports in American universities and gives a brief history lesson on UChicago athletics. More »

Planning Ahead: Does Government “Beat the Clock”?

May 10th, 2013 - Quanic Fullard

How do governments respond to citizen-led initiatives? More »

Maternal Tradeoffs: Economic Consequences for Mothers Who Breastfeed

May 6th, 2013 - Alex Usher

Breastfeeding has health benefits, but does it also carry an economic penalty for mothers? More »

The Results Are In: Drug Tests Are Positive

May 2nd, 2013 - Philip Sung

Could pro-drug testing legislation benefit labor market outcomes for African American job-seekers? More »

Setting Priorities: What Research is Worth Funding?

April 29th, 2013 - Britta Glennon

Kei Koizumi from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy discusses how his office thinks about R&D funding in a time of budget cuts and economic uncertainty. More »

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