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How Will the Infrastructure Bills Impact the Economy?
Last month President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Economists debate whether the bill, and the $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act, will boost economic growth or lead to increased taxes and more inflation.
December 17, 2021
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2026-04-30 14:13:09
Avoiding Drama: How Entrepreneurial Families Can Learn from ‘Succession’
The HBO hit series “Succession” offers lots of binge-worthy entertainment but few good business role models. Here are some real-world examples that illustrate how entrepreneurial families can succeed without the drama.
December 10, 2021
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2026-05-04 12:28:16
Teaching Entrepreneurship to Neurodiverse Students Who Learn Differently
Citing research that shows entrepreneurship can be taught to students who learn differently, Professor Andrew Corbett recently visited Landmark College in Vermont to address undergraduates with neurodevelopmental conditions.
December 2, 2021
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2026-04-29 03:54:34
Consumers Seek Old Comfort in New Nostalgia Products
Old-fashioned and low-tech products such as brick phones and gaming consoles are popular once again. Babson consumer behavior expert Lauren Beitelspacher explains how nostalgia fuels this phenomenon.
November 3, 2021
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2026-04-30 14:13:09
How the Supply Chain Bottlenecks Will Affect Holiday Shopping
Computer chip shortages, shipping backlogs, and high demand have disrupted the global supply chain like we’ve never seen. Babson Lecturer Brad Johnson explains what is happening and what consumers can expect this holiday shopping season.
October 25, 2021
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2026-05-02 17:00:28
New Faculty Award Funds Study of Healthcare Inequity in the United States
An interdisciplinary team of Babson professors has begun researching the growing disparity in access to good healthcare in the United States, funded by a new faculty scholarship from The Blank School.
October 20, 2021
2026-05-03 02:01:50
