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Harris Executive Education Program Explores Evidence and Impact in ChinaSeptember 21, 2026NewsUChicago Harris launched a new Executive Education Program in China this summer to explore how behavioral science and rigorous evidence can lead to better decisions.Pagination Page 1 Next page›