The Nobel Prize winning economic historian used quantitative methods
to explain the development of the United States, focusing on slavery and the growth
of the railroads. His work often challenged conventional wisdom.
Matthew Gentzkow, Brian Leiter, and Jim Kirk consider
whether the internet pushes conservatives and liberals further apart.
Research by professors Adair Morse and Margarita Tsoutsoura has influenced
the debate in the stricken country, which is trying to climb out from under
a mountain of debt. Watch the professors discuss their findings.
Start-up Matchist lands top honors in the program that helps students turn entrepreneurial
ideas into viable businesses. Watch the finalists make their elevator pitches.
Breakout sessions at the May 17 event focused on health care, private equity,
and the challenge of leaving a large corporation.
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