The man who helped Jewish academics escape Nazi persecution Mathematician Richard Courant tirelessly used his social networks to help academics to safety. Sascha Becker Department of Economics Birds of a feather: how friends shape our political opinions How much influence do your friends' opinions have on your own political views? Quite a bit according to research. Yves Zenou Department of Economics This social network changed the world as we know it Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation brought enormous change, but it couldn't have happened without networks to spread information. Fragments reveal fascinating insights into modern habits. Department of Economics Can friendship networks help pinpoint those most in need? When it comes to handing out aid, friendship networks can provide a way of determining who are the neediest in the community. Matthew Olckers Department of Economics
