Business and Economics

Economic Confucian

Justin Yifu Lin, PhD'86, tells what the World Bank can learn from classical Chinese philosophy


How household debt contributes to unemployment

Prof. Amir Sufi co-authors report that finds strong relation between household debt, consumption and unemployment


MBA admissions 2.0: Technology makes inroads

Chicago Booth's requirment of PowerPoint presentation seeks 'something that was more authentic' from applicant


Here we go again

Sr. Lect. Allen Sanderson downplays impact of NBA lockout on local economy


Renowned economist Murphy lends smarts to NBPA's cause

Chicago Booth professor working with NBA players union during lockout


NBA.com

Magic Bullets: Can small businesses rebuild our economy?

Prof. Erik Hurst's research shows most small businesses have little desire to grow big


Goolsbee: Europe in 999 mode

Prof. Austan Goolsbee weighs in on economic troubles abroad, U.S. debt ceiling issues


Taxpayers feel fallout from NBA lockout

Sr. Lect. Allen Sanderson notes local fans will continue to spend in cities, even without basketball


'Occupy Wall Street' inspires protests in other cities

Prof. James Heckman says that while upping taxes on rich wouldn't greatly impact deficit, it would create a 'society of inclusion'


Freak success

Prof. Steven Levitt to talk about creative thinking amid the economic crisis during talk at Singapore Writers Festival


The Straits Times (Singapore)