Interviewer Beware
When it comes to job interviews, self-presentation tactics—appearance, gestures, postures, flattery, and self-promotion—go farther than you think.
Research - Most Popular
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How the Danes Do It
How much inequality there is in a society depends on how inheritable the wealth is, which in turn depends on the kind of wealth that it is.
Radical Grantmaking
Funders who want to catalyze radical innovation should make long-term grants, invest in people, and offer rich and frequent feedback.
Tech Clears the Air
Manufacturers in the United States are building more and more products while churning out less and less air pollution.
Charters Rock Exam
A recent study shows that the UK's charter (like) schools fare better than standard schools on national exams.
Research: Strong Women, Strong Sector
The more empowered a country's women, the more vibrant its nonprofit sector.
Research: The Business of Bribery
A new study from Indonesia shows that extortionists respond to market forces in much the same way as do lawful businesspeople.
Global Issues
Research: Urban Emissionscapes
The mystery is over: A 10-city comparison of greenhouse gas emissions per capita pinpoints the sources of those emissions.
Nonprofits
Research: Shareholders Nudge Companies
What happens when large companies receive resolutions from their shareholders pressing them to take better care of the environment?