Working in Tension
In a hybrid organization, the trade-offs between social and commercial goals are real—and they require careful management.
Research - Articles
Highlights from scholarly journals (more)
Charity Versus Innovation
The response by US foundations to federal welfare reform in the 1990s illuminates their role in policy development.
Framing Is Personal
In campaigns to promote human rights, messages that highlight the experience of specific victims tend to be most effective.
Beyond the Classroom
For students who attended one high-profile charter school, going there has resulted in lasting benefits—academically and otherwise.
Why Cooperate?
A study of producer organizations in Uganda highlights the role of reciprocity as a motivating force among members.
Gaming Out Collective Action
Cultural factors, including gender norms, can have a decisive impact on efforts to build social cohesion in developing countries.
A Sense of Site
The places where social change work occurs can shape—and, in some cases, complicate—how that work unfolds.
Grading the Cost of Online Higher Ed
Tuition for online learning has declined, but the value of such offerings remains a topic for further study.
Return on Responsibility
Experiments indicate that a company’s investment in CSR activities can lead consumers to rate its products more highly.
A Durable Fix for Global Poverty
A “multifaceted” program has the potential to yield lasting improvements in the lives of the very poor.