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Minjae Kim

Minjae Kim is assistant professor of management at Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. For the most up-to-date information on his research, please see his personal website at minjae-kim.com.

Kim's research addresses questions around how individuals coordinate their actions with one another to achieve their own goals. Social interactions often require some type of coordination; otherwise, well-intended actions by individuals may fizzle away without meaningful outcomes or may even elicit macro-level consequences that defeat the aim of the individual actions. These dynamics of coordination pertain to various domains such as organizations and markets, entrepreneurship, politics, and beyond. Kim's research addresses the causes, consequences, and processes of such coordination among individuals and uncovers macro-level consequences of micro-level mechanisms.

Kim won the Best Entrepreneurship Paper Award from the Academy of Management - Organization and Management Theory in both 2021 and 2024. His most recent paper, “Unanswered Outreach: A Mechanism of Gender-Based Network Segregation,” explores gender-based segregation within entrepreneurship networks.

His courses are on “Strategic Social Networks” (MBA), “Leading People in Organizations” (Undergraduate), and “Sociology of Organizational Behavior” (PhD).

Before Rice, Kim was a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. He holds a BA in political science from the University of Chicago and an MS and PhD in Management (economic sociology) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

US Election Series

Voters’ ‘moral flexibility’ helps them defend politicians’ misinformation − if they believe the inaccurate info speaks to a larger truth

Sep 16, 2024 05:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Many voters are willing to accept misinformation from political leaders even when they know its factually inaccurate. According to our research, voters often recognize when their parties claims are not based on objective...

Economy

S&P 500 and Dow Close at Record Highs Amid Strong Financial Earnings and Inflation Outlook

The SP 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved record closing highs on Friday, driven primarily by surging financial stocks. Major banks and asset managers reported strong quarterly earnings, which helped boost...

Labour Government Faces Tax Hikes Amid Public Service Cuts, Think Tank Warns

As Britains new Labour government prepares for its first budget on October 30, it may need to increase taxes by 20 billion ($26 billion) to prevent real-terms cuts in public services, according to a report by the...

Boeing Cuts 17,000 Jobs and Delays 777X Deliveries Amid Strike

Boeing Announces 17,000 Job Cuts Amid Strikes and Financial Losses Boeing, one of the worlds largest aerospace manufacturers, is set to reduce its workforce by 17,000 employeesrepresenting a 10% cut globally. This...

U.S. Election Could Mark a Turning Point for the Dollar – What Experts Predict

As the upcoming U.S. presidential election approaches, financial analysts predict that the outcome could significantly impact the value of the U.S. dollar. Whether a Trump or Harris victory, each scenario presents unique...

Whitestone REIT Considers Revised $15-Per-Share Offer from MCB Real Estate

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) is currently assessing a formal $15-per-share acquisition offer from MCB Real Estate, valuing the shopping mall operator at approximately $1.45 billion. This revised proposal has garnered...

Politics

Joe Biden's SECRET Plan? 5 Potential Roles He Could Play in Kamala Harris' White House

As speculation grows about the future of Vice President Kamala Harris political career, one question looms large: What role will President Joe Biden play in her administration, should she win the 2024 election? Harris, who...

Kamala Harris Will CRUSH Trump in 2024? Here Are 7 Reasons Experts Believe She'll WIN Big

As the 2024 presidential election draws near, political analysts are increasingly weighing the chances of Vice President Kamala Harris in her anticipated face-off against former President Donald Trump. While Trump remains...

Is Kamala Harris Really Winnable in 2024? Doubts Grow Amid Electability Concerns

As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, doubts surrounding Vice President Kamala Harriss chances of winning continue to grow within the Democratic Party. While Harriss historical rise to the vice presidency was...

Democratic Party Grapples with Support for Kamala Harris as 2024 Nominee: 'Is She Really Our Best Choice?'

As the 2024 presidential election looms closer, growing uncertainty surrounds whether Democratic Party members fully back Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee. Internal discussions, polls, and murmurs from party...

Bill Clinton Hits Campaign Trail for Kamala Harris! ‘The Big Dog Is Unleashed,’ Says Campaign Spokesperson—A Last-Minute Push for Southern Voters

In a significant move to bolster Vice President Kamala Harriss campaign, former President Bill Clinton is set to hit the road and appeal to rural voters in key Southern battleground states. Clinton, known for his charisma...

Science

SpaceX Gears Up for Starship Flight 5 Launch, With Key Preparations Underway in Texas

SpaceX is finalizing preparations for Starship Flight 5, scheduled for October 13. Teams were seen installing the flight termination system, a key pre-launch step, indicating imminent launch activity. Local authorities in...

SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 5, Tower Catch Planned After Successful Tank Tests

After successful tank tests, SpaceX is gearing up for Starship Flight 5 in Texas. The company confirmed plans for the first-ever Super Heavy booster tower catch, pending regulatory approval. The flight marks a key...

SpaceX Activates Starlink Texting for T-Mobile in Florida as Hurricane Milton Approaches

SpaceX has activated Starlink texting for T-Mobile customers in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. This service allows users to send messages, including emergency texts to 911, using Starlinks satellite network, ensuring...

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

Technology

BYD Unveils Denza N9, a 1,000 HP Luxury SUV That Could Rival Porsche

BYDs Denza N9 luxury SUV, built on the new e-Platform 3.0, is gearing up for a launch later this year. With a 1,000 horsepower powertrain, the N9 is expected to challenge top-tier electric SUVs in the luxury...

Tesla's Robovan Glides Like a Hovercraft—Elon Musk Unveils the Game-Changing Suspension System

Tesla wowed the crowd at the We, Robot event with its Robovan, a futuristic vehicle that appears to float with its automated load-leveling suspension system. Elon Musk revealed how the system adjusts to road conditions,...

Former Binance CEO CZ Warns of Emerging AI Risk, Calls for Crypto Community Caution

Changpeng Zhao, the former head of Binance, has issued a fresh warning about the growing use of AI in potential threats to the cryptocurrency community. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has also cautioned users to stay...

Kamala Harris Receives $1M in Ripple’s XRP—Crypto Execs Hope to Shift Her Digital Asset Stance

Kamala Harriss 2024 campaign received a $1 million donation in XRP from Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, Federal Election Commission records reveal. This is the first known cryptocurrency donation to her campaign,...

Shiba Inu Surges Back as Lucie Drops Major Warning: FUD Must Stop or SHIB Will Suffer

Shiba Inu is on the rebound after a sharp 13% decline, and marketing lead Lucie has issued a strong warning to the SHIB army. She calls for an end to FUD and urges holders to focus on the growing market demand driving...