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Peer-Reviewed Research

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

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
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  • 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
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  • Emerging Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research

    The Unsung Builders of Emerging Economies

    In nascent markets, breakthrough products like clean cookstoves can save lives. But lasting impact does not come from donations. It comes from the “knowledge intermediaries” that build a market infrastructure to get these products into homes.
    26 Sep
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Negotiations | Peer-Reviewed Research

Cat And Mouse Game

Does erratic behavior work in deal-making?
June 11
Cat and mouse negotiate
Careers | Peer-Reviewed Research

Rite Of Passage

Being “between jobs” can mean being in a wasteland, or a place of growth.
June 10
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Regulation | Peer-Reviewed Research

Rules Of The Game

How does a U.S. fraud prevention measure affect foreign firms?
May 29
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Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research

When To Share Good News — and When To Stay Quiet

For firms with undervalued stock, timing — and silence — may be a smarter strategy than transparency.
May 20
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Mindfulness | Peer-Reviewed Research

Daydream Believer

Is daydreaming useful for work — or a fast track to nowhere?
May 14
Daydream Believer
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research

Creative Work Needs More Autonomy, Not More Perks

Creativity isn’t fueled by snacks or sleep pods, but by freedom, purpose, and a culture that supports risk-taking.
May 06
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Elections | Peer-Reviewed Research

Not Throwing Away My Shot

How data from two-round election systems can help candidates target their campaigns.
April 30
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Data Breaches | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Data Security Paradox

Outsourcing a security increase can make company data more vulnerable, rather than less.
April 23
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Corporate Political Influence | Peer-Reviewed Research

Too Close For Comfort

How should corporations involve themselves in politics — if at all?
April 12
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Research | Peer-Reviewed Research

Study Guide

Innovation is the engine of business. But how much do researchers really know about it?
April 09
Study Guide