Social Policy - Most Popular

Paul Pastorek and Andres Alonso - Education: Tackling the Turnaround Challenge - Thumbnail
Podcast

Paul Pastorek and Andres Alonso - Education: Tackling the Turnaround Challenge

Can schools be turned around, and can the system change? Yes, say an experienced district and state school leader in this panel discussion during the Driving Dramatic School Improvement conference at Stanford. Navigating questions by moderator Jordan Meranus, they talk about what they are doing in Louisiana and Baltimore to radically reform schools so that more children can meet state standards and receive an excellent education.

Jeffrey Sachs - Thumbnail

Jeffrey Sachs

By Eric Nee 9

Jeffrey Sachs believes we must lift a billion-plus people out of poverty while reducing our impact on the environment.

John B. Taylor - Financial Crisis and a Changing Business World - Thumbnail
Podcast

John B. Taylor - Financial Crisis and a Changing Business World

While Wall Street's role in the financial crisis is widely discussed, the government's role is often less well understood. In this audio interview, Stanford MBA student Joy Sun talks with John Taylor, a renowned macroeconomist and professor at Stanford University, about how government regulation and policy have shaped the recovery from the economic crisis and how they may prevent similar crises in the future.

Edward P. Lazear - Financial Crisis and a Changing Business World - Thumbnail
Podcast

Edward P. Lazear - Financial Crisis and a Changing Business World

The future of financial regulation has been a topic of intense debate in the aftermath of the financial crisis. In this audio interview, Stanford MBA student Lisa Scheible talks with Edward Lazear, an expert on labor economics from Stanford, about how government regulation and policy have influenced the economic recovery and how they can prevent similar crises in the future.