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Government
Streamlining An "Expensive Democracy"
Nigeria's reform-minded central banker discusses government waste, austerity, and growth.
A new study finds that a different approach to food-relief efforts in the developing world could save more lives.
![[photo - Healthcare Reform]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/Healthcare%20Reform%20web%20214X199.jpg "[photo - Healthcare Reform]")
A group of scholars propose a plan that could put a brake on health care spending.
Research Resources
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Fall 2010
With these seven levers, social entrepreneurs can foster change in everything from affordable housing to child welfare to poverty alleviation.
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Fall 2010
The way the United States determines who is poor and who is not—a measure based solely on the cost of food—is broken. A new approach is needed, one that measures poverty through multiple factors such as housing, transportation, and regional economic differences.
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Fall 2010
SERVING COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY: Who Benefits from National Service? by Peter Frumkin & Joann Jastrzab
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Fall 2010
Senior citizens don’t hesitate to speak up for their Social Security benefits. Why don’t poor people flock to the polls to make known their opinions on welfare? A recent study shows that experience with government programs directly affects levels of civic engagement.
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Fall 2010
THE CLIMATE WAR: True Believers, Power Brokers, and the Fight to Save the Earth by Eric Pooley
We are honored to bring you the last article written by one of the world’s most prominent climatologists, Stephen H. Schneider, who died of an apparent heart attack while flying from Sweden to London on July 19. The article is a review of the new book, The Climate War, by business journalist Eric Pooley.
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
![[photo - Al Gore at Stanford]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/al_gore.jpg "[photo - 'In order to solve the democratic crisis, you need to become passionately involved in democracy,' Al Gore told the Stanford audience.]")
Speaking to a capacity crowd at Stanford's Memorial Auditorium, former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore calls for passionate action to reverse "degraded" state of democracy.
Resource: News Article
Nigeria's reform-minded central banker discusses government waste, austerity, and growth.
Resource: News Article
A new study finds that a different approach to food-relief efforts in the developing world could save more lives.
Resource: News Article
A group of scholars propose a plan that could put a brake on health care spending.
Resource: News Article
![[photo - Vote]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/Vote-iPhone.jpg "[photo - Vote]")
A Stanford GSB student's new company could make voting decisions more like online shopping.
Resource: News Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Spring 2009
TransparentDemocracy allows users to see how organizations, opinion leaders, and even friends think people should vote.
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Spring 2009
New leaders are initially given special license to shake things up.
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Spring 2009
Starting on the right terms fosters the trust necessary for partners to work together over the long haul.
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Winter 2009
Market solutions to poverty, which include services and products targeting consumers at the “bottom of the pyramid,” portray poor people as creative entrepreneurs and discerning consumers. Yet this rosy view of poverty-stricken people is not only wrong, but also harmful. —By Aneel Karnani
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Winter 2009
Universal child care may not be the best option.
Resource: Stanford Social Innovation Review Article
The broader social policy environment needs to become more favorable to the missions of nonprofits.
Resource: Blog Post
Cell phones, not marches, may be the social movement vehicle of the future.
Resource: Blog Post
What can foundation funding do to improve local media information?
Resource: Blog Post
Robert Putnam’s take on diversity is controversial—but not necessarily reactionary.
Resource: Blog Post
Nonprofits can help voters make critical decisions.
Resource: Blog Post
How can the Unites States get its K-12 schools out of their current crisis? In this panel, experts from various fields who are passionate about improving our kids' lives and our nation's future discuss why things are failing, what's working to make them better, and what the best options are, from teacher education to integrating technology. They spoke at the Global Education Conference at Stanford.
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Resource: Audio
![[photo - Todd Park]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/podcast_img/Todd%20Park%201.jpg "[photo - Todd Park]")
The Veteran's Administration, Medicare, and Medicaid make up the largest repository of public health data in the world, and now it's being made available in appropriate forms for the use of patients and innovators alike. Todd Parks, CTO of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, wants to change the fee structure of healthcare from "Fee for Service" to something more efficient, and he's freeing up information on public health so everyone can see and help design better health systems.
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Resource: Audio
![[photo - Daniel Kreeger]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/podcast_img/Daniel%20Kreeger.jpg "[photo - image - Daniel Kreeger]")
Could it be that Defense takes the lead on climate change initiatives? An important DoD report cited climate change as a top national security concern. On this Future of Green Call, Daniel Kreeger explains how Defense is planning ways to avoid conflict over essential supplies such as clean water, resource consumption and keeping bases safe from predicted coastal flooding. Discussion also includes lessons learned from climate catastrophes and how to respond more quickly and efficiently to crisis.
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Resource: Audio
New Obama administration goals are making this an excellent time for professionals interested in environmental sustainability. So say senior government energy and technology officials in this panel discussion convened by the Stanford's Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance. Pointing to the challenges ahead, they outline where the opportunities will lie for energy-focused entrepreneurs.
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Resource: Audio
Why have American eating habits changed so drastically for the worse in the last half century? What is the appropriate role of government in mitigating these changes? Who can we hold responsible? In this audio lecture, author and former FDA Commissioner David Kessler discusses the marketing strategies of multinational food companies, the scientific realities behind these current trends, and what we might do to change them.
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Resource: Audio
![[Video-Al Gore: Leaders Must Supply Vision, Values & Goals]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/_AgERmsgevg/0.jpg "[Video-Al Gore: Leaders Must Supply Vision, Values & Goals]")
The Stanford Graduate School of Business View from the Top Series hosted former Vice President Al Gore where he spoke to over 600 students on leadership, solutions for the climate crisis, and sustainable capitalism.
Resource: Video
![[Video-A Behavioral Science Perspective on Why People Vote]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/aSrIkSNvsgQ/0.jpg "[Video-A Behavioral Science Perspective on Why People Vote]")
The investigation into what messaging motivates people to vote and the effectiveness of facilitating a voting plan during a presidential election.
Resource: Video
![[Video-Global Education Conference]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/FrNhJtL-4tM/0.jpg "[Video-Global Education Conference]")
Business and technological innovations are pushing education everywhere to the brink of great change. What is the potential for global education today?
Resource: Video
![[Video-Pharmaceutical Innovation ]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/GRXPq9ic1E4/0.jpg "[Video-Pharmaceutical Innovation ]")
What can pharmaceutical companies do to contribute to global health?
Resource: Video
![[Video-GSB Black Business Student Association Award Winner Jim Shelton]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/YyJeVSGbbts/0.jpg "[Video-GSB Black Business Student Association Award Winner Jim Shelton]")
James H. Shelton of the Office of Innovation and Improvement at the U.S. Department of Education won the prestigious Tapesty Award for 2011.
Resource: Video
![[Video-Say What You Think Then Take Action]](http://img.youtube.com/vi/u9j4QKIadk4/0.jpg "[Video-Say What You Think Then Take Action]")
San Francisco's young and charismatic mayor, Gavin Newsom, has suffered his share of punches for taking bold positions on controversial issues. In this Stanford Center for Social Innovation-sponsored talk, Newsom tells of the courage and persistence it takes to make real social change as a leader.
Resource: Video
![[photo - Peter Eigen]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/podcast_img/3221.jpg "[photo - Peter Eigen]")
How do we look after the global public good in a society where globalized businesses aren't subject to international control? In this audio lecture, Peter Eigen explains civil society organizations' role in creating necessary structures and rules to fill the gaps in current global governance. Suggesting cooperation between academic, business, and social actors, Eigen uses Transparency International's policies as examples in the fight against corruption and environmental abuse.
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Resource: Audio
![[photo - Joe Simitian]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/podcast_img/simitian.jpg "[photo - Joe Simitian]")
How is California, home of the technology revolution, preparing the next generation of students to lead the charge of innovation? In this University podcast, Senator Joe Simitian and Professor Michael Kirst argue that school financing in California is neither adequate, efficient, nor equitable. Speaking at the Stanford School of Education, they discuss the challenges of financing California's K-12 schools in a rapidly changing environment with diffuse accountability and dilute authority.
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Resource: Audio
Case Studies : All | Academic Cases
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![[photo - John McMillan]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/mcmillan-john_9.jpg "[photo - John McMillan]")
Luis Moreno Ocampo, an attorney who had fought human rights abuses in Argentina, views corruption in public procurement as the next major human rights issue. He established a company to collect and distribute information on public procurements to make the entire process more transparent.
Resource: Academic Case
![[photo - George Foster]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/foster-george_1.jpg "[photo - George Foster]")
The San Diego Padres’ ballpark was the first integrated sports facility/development project ever attempted. While it proved to be a huge success for the Padres, San Diego, and taxpayers, there were many obstacles that had to be overcome.
Resource: Academic Case
![[photo - R. Bruce McKern]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/mckern-r_-bruce.jpg "[photo - R. Bruce McKern]")
India’s services sector had demonstrated that the country possessed the capacity to improve its global standing significantly. The question was whether India would capitalize on its success by addressing obstacles to growth, or miss the opportunity to enter the modern world.
Resource: Academic Case
![[photo - John McMillan]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/mcmillan-john_11.jpg "[photo - John McMillan]")
This case focuses on corruption in Angola surrounding oil production. It discusses the involvement of nongovernmental organizations, oil companies, and internal organizations, as well as the Angolan response.
Resource: Academic Case
Luis Moreno Ocampo, an attorney who had fought human rights abuses in Argentina, views corruption in public procurement as the next major human rights issue. He established a company to collect and distribute information on public procurements to make the entire process more transparent.
Resource: Academic Case
The San Diego Padres’ ballpark was the first integrated sports facility/development project ever attempted. While it proved to be a huge success for the Padres, San Diego, and taxpayers, there were many obstacles that had to be overcome.
Resource: Academic Case
India’s services sector had demonstrated that the country possessed the capacity to improve its global standing significantly. The question was whether India would capitalize on its success by addressing obstacles to growth, or miss the opportunity to enter the modern world.
Resource: Academic Case
This case focuses on corruption in Angola surrounding oil production. It discusses the involvement of nongovernmental organizations, oil companies, and internal organizations, as well as the Angolan response.
Resource: Academic Case
Research Papers : All
![[photo - U.S. Capitol building]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/Government.jpg "[photo - image - U.S. Capitol building]")
Does partisan conflict damage citizens’ perceptions of Congress? If so, why has polarization increased in Congress since the 1970s?
Resource: Research Paper
![[photo - Medical Expenses on tax form]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/iStock_000008765997XSmall.jpg "[photo - image - medical expense section of tax form]")
Workers who earn just below the Social Security tax threshold receive a larger tax preference for health insurance than workers who earn just above it.
Resource: Research Paper
Elections sometimes give policy makers incentives to pander — to implement policies that voters think are in their best interest even though the policy maker knows they are not, says Professor Kenneth Shotts. In general, an effective media reduces this tendency to pander, "but there are some exceptions to this general rule."
Resource: Research Paper
By studying the outcome of the 2000 U.S. presidential election, Stanford professor Wesley Hartmann and his coauthor have proved that television advertising sells products. Along the way they also found that television advertising tipped the election in favor of George Bush over Al Gore.
Resource: Research Paper
The U.S. medical malpractice liability system aims to compensate patients who are injured through the negligence of healthcare providers and to deter providers from practicing negligently. Though the system has failed to deliver on these goals, evidence from several studies suggests that wisely chosen reforms may reduce healthcare spending significantly with no adverse impact on patient health outcomes.
Resource: Research Paper
Courses : All
![[photo - Lawrence Wein]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/wein-lawrence-michael.jpg "[photo - Lawrence Wein]")
This course covers a variety of topics in homeland security. Among them are bioterrorism, influenza pandemics, nuclear security at ports and around cities, the biometric aspects of the U.S. VISIT program, the intersection of homeland security and immigration, and suicide bombings.
Resource: MBA Course
![[photo - Renee Bowen]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/bowen-tamara-renee.jpg "[photo - Renee Bowen]")
This course gives students an understanding of international trade economics, and analyzes the political processes by which international trade policy is determined. It combines lecture and mini-case studies.
Resource: MBA Course
![[photo - Daniel Kessler]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/kessler-daniel-philip_3.jpg "[photo - Daniel Kessler]")
The purpose of this class is to provide students with the economic tools and the institutional and legal background to understand how markets for health care products and services work. The class utilizes case studies, lectures, and visits from individuals in the industry.
Resource: MBA Course
Innovators : All
Ernie Ting helps voters find relevant information to become more engaged in our democracy with the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund.
Resource: Alumni
Steve Westly reflects on his years as a public servant, including State Controller and CFO for the State of California, and his candidacy for Governor in 2006.
Resource: Alumni
![[photo - Cynthia Dai]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/social_innovator_picture/cynthia_dai_cropped.jpg "[photo - Cynthia Dai]")
Cynthia Dai, MBA '93, joins panel redrawing districts for state government, Congress.
Resource: Alumni
![[photo - photo - Peter Ohtaki]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/social_innovator_picture/Peter%20Ohtaki.jpg "[photo - photo - Peter Ohtaki]")
As Executive Director of the California Resiliency Alliance (CRA), Peter Ohtaki has helped bring businesses and government together to improve disaster response and recovery.
Resource: Alumni
![[photo - Jeremy Sokulsky MBA '04]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/social_innovator_picture/Jeremy%20Sokulsky.jpg "[photo - Jeremy Sokulsky MBA '04]")
Jeremy Sokulsky is working with government land managers, environmental regulators and private conservation investors to restore Lake Tahoe clarity.
Resource: Alumni
![[photo - Photo: Lenny Mendorca]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/podcast_img/lenny%20mendorca%204779.jpg "[photo - Photo: Lenny Mendorca]")
Given the United States' fundamental fiscal imbalances, how can we ensure a more positive future? In this university podcast, hosted by the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, McKinsey partner Lenny Mendonca calls for nothing less than "an innovation and productivity revolution." He looks at what activity will be needed at the national level to stimulate our economy in the direction of growth.
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Resource: Audio
![[photo - Photo: Joe Minarik]](http://csi.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/csi.gsb.stanford.edu/files/imagecache/img75x75/podcast_img/minarik%204778.jpg "[photo - Photo: Joe Minarik]")
Where is the United States economy and budget going? How can the U.S. stop accumulating debt at the same accelerated rate that's been happening over the past few decades? In this audio lecture, Joe Minarik summarizes how the U.S. deficit has gotten to the state it's in, and outlines steps needed to solve the problem and help the economy grow. The event was hosted by the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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Resource: Audio
As Japan shifts from disaster relief to rebuilding, GSB alumni see opportunities for change and renewal.
Resource: News Article
What can pharmaceutical companies do to contribute to global health?
Resource: Video
James H. Shelton of the Office of Innovation and Improvement at the U.S. Department of Education won the prestigious Tapesty Award for 2011.
Resource: Video
