Introduction

The Law, such as it is by Lawrence Lessig

Aug 21, 202524:09Government & Organizations

Francesca Gino was a superstar at the Harvard Business School. This year, she was fired for academic misconduct. In this season, we'll explore that story through interviews with Francesca and others. This episode introdu...

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