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Entrepreneurship | Peer-Reviewed Research
Startups that lose a founder are much less likely to pivot to new industries — a vulnerability that becomes even more dangerous during economic downturns.
2 May
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Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed ResearchGoogle search trends can forecast retail sales up to three quarters ahead — giving investors, analysts and policymakers an early glimpse into consumer demand.17 Apr
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Strategy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchBy pushing regulatory boundaries and engaging with lawmakers, some companies turn nonconformity into a competitive edge — while others lose big.2 Apr
Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed Research
In times of crisis, information overload can drive seemingly irrational stockpiling behavior — but calling it “panic buying” misses the bigger picture.
21 Mar
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Personal Finance | Peer-Reviewed ResearchWhen consumers have a full view of their finances in a single mobile app, they’re less likely to incur non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees.6 Mar
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Gig Economy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchWhen a gig-work platform switched from a five-star rating system to a simple thumbs-up/down, it eliminated a 9% racial earnings gap for their workers.20 Feb
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Entrepreneurship | Peer-Reviewed Research
Startups that lose a founder are much less likely to pivot to new industries — a vulnerability that becomes even more dangerous during economic downturns.
May 02
Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed Research
Google search trends can forecast retail sales up to three quarters ahead — giving investors, analysts and policymakers an early glimpse into consumer demand.
April 17
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
By pushing regulatory boundaries and engaging with lawmakers, some companies turn nonconformity into a competitive edge — while others lose big.
April 02
Global Politics | Expert Opinion
The first year of Georgia’s “foreign agent” law shows how autocracies are replicating Russian model − and speeding up the time frame.
March 28
Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed Research
In times of crisis, information overload can drive seemingly irrational stockpiling behavior — but calling it “panic buying” misses the bigger picture.
March 21
Personal Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
When consumers have a full view of their finances in a single mobile app, they’re less likely to incur non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees.
March 06
Gig Economy | Peer-Reviewed Research
When a gig-work platform switched from a five-star rating system to a simple thumbs-up/down, it eliminated a 9% racial earnings gap for their workers.
February 20
Discrimination | Peer-Reviewed Research
Each year, an estimated 80,000 auto loan applications in the U.S. are denied to minority borrowers due to racial bias.
January 22
Customer Satisfaction | Peer-Reviewed Research
Research shows that conservatives are generally more satisfied with their purchases than liberals. But why?
December 09
Workplace Dynamics | Peer-Reviewed Research
Disputes over workplace influence can ruffle feathers — but depending on their motivation, they can also foster growth and strength.
November 20
