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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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Creativity | Peer-Reviewed Research

Diverse Teams Inspire Low-Power Employees To Be More Creative

Low-power employees in diverse teams produce ideas with greater novelty and utility — even long after their team experience.
November 08
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Remote Work | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Hidden Cost of Working Across Time Zones

Remote work lets people live where they want, but “time shifting” can put a strain on team collaboration and communication.
October 31
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AI | Peer-Reviewed Research

AI Is Providing a Fresh Perspective to Everyday Problems

ChatGPT enhances creativity and problem-solving in ways that traditional search tools can’t match.
October 14
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Personal Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research

An Investment Strategy With High Returns: Stockpiling Household Goods

By leveraging sales, coupons and bulk purchases, many households can achieve returns that match or even surpass traditional investments.
September 19
Pantry full of food
Discrimination | Peer-Reviewed Research

Discrimination Isn’t Just Unethical — It’s Inefficient

New research challenges the case for using “statistical discrimination” in hiring decisions.
August 27
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Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research

Turning Groceries Into Credit: A New Frontier in Lending

Grocery purchase data can accurately predict how likely people without a traditional credit score are to default on a loan.
August 12
Guy with Shopping Basket Shopping for Organic Fruits and Vegetables in the Fresh Produce Section of the Store
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research

A Vaping Tax Would Slow Teen Use — Temporarily

There’s not enough reliable data about adolescent e-cigarette consumption. So, these researchers turned to Instagram.
July 23
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Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research

Stock and Bond Markets Respond Very Differently to Earnings Information

The difference is in the way trading takes place on each type of market.
July 10
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Education | Peer-Reviewed Research

Why K-12 Public Schools Need to Focus on the “Customer”

Putting students and families at the center of strategy will optimize resources and improve academic outcomes.
June 17
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Technology | Peer-Reviewed Research

Why Tech Companies Should Sponsor Hackathons

Temporary gatherings — like conferences and hackathons — are essential to attracting third-party developers.
June 07