Research Labs & Initiatives in the News

IFDM Faculty Director Annamaria Lusardi is highlighted in this Smithsonian Magazine article as a woman trailblazer in the field of financial literacy.

Amit Seru, co-faculty director of CGRI, argues that modernizing U.S. bank expansion with better data and AI tools is important, but reducing human judgment could increase financial risks and harm stability.

GCAP Faculty Director Matteo Maggiori discusses the rise of China's economy, geoeconomics and sanctions power, measuring international economic data, and more in this podcast episode

This NYT article quotes VCI Faculty Director Ilya A. Strebulaev on why there are more "soonicorns" today than a decade ago and why he expects that number to increase in 2026.

The CGRI research team highlights the results of their annual ESG survey, which began in 2022.

Amit Seru, co-faculty director of CGRI, joined fellow scholars at a Hoover Institution conference to examine governance models in American universities and decentralized autonomous organizations.

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.