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Future of Work

This community of practice delves into the contemplation of the future of work in the age of AI-augmentation and rapid digital advancement. As the modern workplace undergoes profound transformation, scholars and practitioners convene to address the myriad challenges and opportunities that lie on the horizon. This intellectual forum explores subjects such as remote work, workforce diversity, talent management, digital reskilling, and the impact of automation on tomorrow’s workplaces. Participants explore the strategies for organizational leaders and individuals to navigate the evolving realm of work with dexterity and foresight.

From Absenteeism to Efficiency: How Managerial Networks Shape Productivity

In their recent publication, “Absenteeism, Productivity, and Relational Contracts Inside the Firm“, Achyuta Adhvaryu, Professor of Economics at UC San Diego, Jean-Francois Gauthier, Assistant Professor of Economics at HEC Montreal, Anant Nyshadham, Professor of Business Economics at Michigan Ross, and Jorge Tamayo, Assistant Professor of Business at Harvard Business School and faculty co-director at D^3’s […]

Inflation in the Age of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic brought both a public health crisis and a significant shift in economic dynamics. Consumer spending patterns changed rapidly, highlighting the way inflation is measured. Alberto Cavallo, Harvard Business School professor and co-director of D^3’s Pricing Lab described this issue in his research, “Inflation with Covid Consumption Baskets,” first published in 2020 in […]

Loneliness and Emotion Regulation

Loneliness is both a personal issue and a growing public health challenge. Research by Lameese Eldesouky, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the American University of Cairo (AUC), Amit Goldenberg, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and Faculty PI in D^3’s Digital Emotions Lab, and Kate Ellis, Professor of Psychology at AUC, described in their paper, […]

The Next Industrial Revolution: AI’s Economy-Wide Influence Across Major Sectors

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms have triggered a seismic shift across industries, reshaping how businesses operate and compete. This shift, often referred to as the “digital business revolution,” has impacted both technology-driven companies and industries traditionally unaffected by advanced technologies. As AI evolves from predictive algorithms to decision-making systems, it is […]

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