Many sports fans are strongly opposed to the use of steroids by athletes, and there are numerous explanations for why, including concerns about health and safety, fairness, rules violations, and athletes' position as role models. But what considerations are most important to our perceptions of steroid use? Are there conditions under which steroids might be acceptable? A team of researchers from Chicago Booth evaluated how 10 different possible explanations for steroid opposition affect our feelings about performance-enhancing drugs.
Chicago Booth’s Sam Peltzman discusses his research on the factors associated with greater happiness.
Is Money or Marriage the Key to Happiness?
Research finds a negative relationship between religious belief and the proliferation of automation technologies.
Is AI Making People Less Religious?
It’s a precious resource in the ‘distraction economy,’ but our decisions don’t reflect that.
Paying Attention May Be More Valuable Than You Think
The prestigious award from the American Finance Association recognizes top academics whose research has made a lasting impact on the finance field.
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At the Kilts Center’s annual Case Competition, a student team leveraged LLMs to create innovative product solutions for Microsoft.
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The Booth dean and professor (1939–2024) was an expert in microeconomics, strategy, and industrial organization and served in the US government.
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