Area: Economics
Market Bubbles Aren’t Entirely Irrational Exuberance
A model examines the relationships between innovation, speculation and market values
On Kickstarter, Beware of ‘Feature Fatigue’
Backers like to offer suggestions to a not-quite-finished product
State Tax Credits for Angel Investors Backfire
Good ideas may be scarce, capital to fund them is not
Leadership Matters: Countries Suffered Under Poor Quality Monarchs
Measuring inbreeding allows study to isolate rulers from circumstances
Presence of Immigrant Students Boosts Test Scores for All
Research tracking Florida siblings helps isolate the impact
World Economy 9.6% Bigger Without Investment Barriers
In a model, cultural differences matter as much as geography, institutional distinctions or capital constraints
Quick Quiz — No Penalty for Guessing
How investors react to volatility, the marshmallow test reconsidered and the role of gender in some career advice
Work From Home: Adjustments Still to Come?
The history of industrial transformation suggests more gradual change
Economic and Ideological Predictors of the Unique U.S. COVID-19 Failure
Examining local-level plans and behavior to uncover drivers of failed compliance with expert advice
Quick Quiz — Easier than the GMAT
Test yourself on the Silicon Valley Syndrome, gender gap in math, minimum wage research and more
Silicon Valley Syndrome: Measuring How Nontech Firms and Workers Suffer
VC money for tech pushes up costs for everyone else
Voters Often Opt for Candidate They Expect to Win
The bandwagon effect boosts the top vote-getter in preliminary rounds
Comprehensive COVID-19 Screening Would Pay for Itself Many Times Over
Reliable, widespread testing regimen could help jump-start economy
Quick Quiz — Then Impress Your Friends With These Factoids
Fake Amazon reviews, cultural norms around gender, and stocks held in Robinhood accounts
