Michael Kraus

Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Yale School of Management

Michael Kraus is associate professor of organisational behaviour at Yale School of Management. A social psychologist, his current research explores the behaviours and emotional states that maintain and perpetuate economic and social inequality in society.

Written by Michael Kraus

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Over-optimism about racial justice is widespread and harmful

Achieving racial justice takes work, but narratives of ever-unfolding progress can make it seem as if the job is already done

by Michael Kraus