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Peer-Reviewed Research

Quick, clear translations of faculty research that will change the way you think.

Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research

When Research Promises the Impossible, Investors Pay the Price

A new study finds that “look-ahead bias” makes trading strategies appear highly profitable in published research, even though they fail in the real world.
7 Nov
Wall Street and skyscrapers
  • Credit & Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research

    How Shopping Data Could Reshape the Credit Score System

    Everyday retail purchases can help banks identify trustworthy borrowers who lack traditional credit histories, expanding access to credit for millions of unbanked people worldwide.
    24 Oct
    Customer pays for market produce
  • Customer-Based Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research

    The New Compass for Customer Success

    Hiring a dedicated customer liaison can steer teams toward stronger collaboration and higher product adoption.
    10 Oct
    Man looks at compass app on his phone

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Virtual Communities | Peer-Reviewed Research

Word Of Mouth

Both firm-sponsored and consumer-driven online communities offer value to businesses.
November 17
Group of goldfish
Mergers and Acquisitions | Peer-Reviewed Research

Ahead Of The Curve

Mergers can be disruptive, but a dual-goal strategy pays off in the long run.
November 14
Best strategy to guarantee a successful mergers
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research

Why One Selfie Isn't Enough

Our imaginary, alternative self has a very real effect on how we work and live.
November 05
An alternative self can shape job satisfaction, commitment and motivation
Stock Market | Peer-Reviewed Research

After Hours

Most recommendation revisions from stock analysts defy recent information from firm news.
November 05
Faith and Work | Peer-Reviewed Research

Can We Talk? How Religion Matters In Organizational Life

Religious beliefs can help and harm business In unexpected ways.
October 21
The impact of discussing religious beliefs at work
Institutional Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research

In Praise Of Know-It-Alls

Widening the pool of informed investors might help reduce the cost of capital.
October 21
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Leadership Succession | Peer-Reviewed Research

Sea Change

Company performance and a female CEO's job survival can suffer if her predecessor was male.
October 21
Female Leadership transitions can impact business performance
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Good, The Bad And The Ambivalent

Throw out assumptions to better understand the impact of emotions on the workplace.
October 19
While we tend to assume positive emotions are more desirable, negative emotions serve a purpose.
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research

You Are What You Wear

Do your work clothes influence how well you do your job?
October 19
You Are What You Wear
Municipal Bonds | Peer-Reviewed Research

Greasing Palms

America's most corrupt states have to pay more to lure bond buyers.
October 16
Two people in suits shaking hands while one is handing money to the other.