Research Labs & Initiatives in the News

CGRI Co-Faculty Director David F. Larcker comments on the difficult but essential task of succession planning that boards must undertake, even when a company is thriving.

IFDM Faculty Director Annamaria Lusardi emphasizes that while traditional retirement "rules of thumb" provide a baseline, effective planning requires updating and tailoring these strategies to fit each individual’s unique financial situation.

This LA Times article features commentary from David Larcker, co-faculty director of CGRI, on the recent starts and stops surrounding succession planning and the process of selecting a new CEO at Disney.

Research from two papers by Hau Lee, former co-faculty director of VCII, finds that new import duties pushed “ultra-fresh” fashion companies to pivot, leading to reduced consumer waste.

This Financial Times article quotes Ilya A. Strebulaev, faculty director of the Venture Capital Initiative, who argues that lower barriers to entry have stiffened competition for AI companies.

In this Project Syndicate opinion piece, CGRI Co-Faculty Director Amit Seru comments on what is undermining the Federal Reserve's independence and legitimacy.

Anat Admati, CASI co-faculty director, outlines factors, such as risky banking practices and weak regulation, that could trigger a major global financial crisis in 2026.

Annamaria Lusardi, IFDM faculty director, shares how baby boomers built exceptional wealth by being able to buy or refinance homes when prices and interest rates were far lower.

David Larcker, CGRI co-faculty director, comments on why Tesla’s board would be interested in retaining Elon Musk to continue to deliver shareholder value.

Amit Seru, CGRI co-faculty director, argues that U.S. banks need to hold more real capital instead of relying on government support in this Financial Times piece.

This article cites research from Annamaria Lusardi, indicating Americans underestimate their lifespan after retirement and what factors they should consider.

Anat Admati, co-faculty director of CASI, discusses the difficulties of predicting economic bubbles as many AI companies are realizing a rapid rise in valuation.

CASI Faculty Co-Director Anat Admati discusses why CEOs appear reluctant to challenge the current presidential administration and the potential impact of their silence.

Amit Seru argues that America’s financial system & global influence are at risk unless a digital dollar is introduced as an alternative to private companies' digital currencies.

This TechCrunch article cites research from VCI Faculty Director Ilya Strebulaev, suggesting that fewer mid-career venture capital professionals today hold MBAs than in 2000.

According to VCI Faculty Director Ilya Strebulaev, 50 top investors have been the most successful in backing companies that would later achieve unicorn status.

According to CASI Co-Faculty Directors Anat Admati and Paul Pfleiderer, companies may find it more profitable to misbehave and suffer penalties rather than follow the rules.

According to a new study by CGRI Co-Faculty Director David F. Larcker, a look at corporate HR data finds superficial responses to public scrutiny of diversity practices.

In this USA Today article, IFDM Faculty Director Annamaria Lusardi comments on precautions to keep in mind if using AI chatbots for financial advice.

Michele J. Gelfand, faculty director of the Culture Lab, shares the importance of "CQ," or cultural intelligence, in helping groups identify and navigate cultural differences.