Algorithmic Recommendations When the Stakes Are High: Evidence from Judicial Elections
We ask whether increased public scrutiny leads to the more effective use of predictive algorithms.
Research
“When” Versus “Whether” Gender/Sex Differences: Insights From Psychological Research on Negotiation, Risk-Taking, and Leadership
We present a conceptual framework of situational moderators of gender/sex effects in negotiation, risk-taking, and leadership—three masculine-stereotypic domains associated with gender/sex gaps in pay
Deterrence games and the disruption of information
Deterrence is a generic situation where a “Retaliator” (Player R) threatens to bash an “Underminer” (Player U) should he take a stealth threatening move.
Beyond a niche approach: Could social business become the norm?
[T]here is an imperative to examine how alternative forms of organizing--ones that diverge from the dominant corporate model focused solely on profit maximization--can help confront this multidimensio
Homeward Bound: How Migrants Seek Out Familiar Climates
This paper introduces the concept of “climate matching” as a driver of migration and establishes several new results.
Lessons from Israel’s Forever Wars
Since its founding in 1948, Israel has been engaged in a series of forever wars.
American local government elections database
The study of urban and local politics in the United States has long been hindered by a lack of centralized sources of election data.
The contingent reputational benefits of selective exposure to partisan information
Individuals often preferentially avoid information that contradicts and seek information that aligns with their prior beliefs—a tendency referred to as “selective exposure.” Traditionally, prior resea
Graham Allison: How Henry Kissinger Shaped My Life
I entered Henry Kissinger’s classroom at Harvard University 58 years ago, in 1965. Indeed, I have been learning from him ever since.
Conveying and Detecting Listening During Live Conversation
Across all domains of human social life, positive perceptions of conversational listening (i.e., feeling heard) predict well-being, professional success, and interpersonal flourishing.
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