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Dec 2021
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The Political Polarization of Corporate ...

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PODCAST NETWORK
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Increased polarization in America has meant more political homogeneity across our digital, social, and civic spaces. But what about our workplaces, where so many Americans spend a bulk of their time? Associate Professor of Finance at Chicago Booth, Elisabeth Kempf, has new data and research out looking at political alignment within corporate executive teams ... Show More
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