Peer-Reviewed Research

Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed Research

Forecasting Retail Sales Just Got Smarter, Thanks to Google Searches

Google search trends can forecast retail sales up to three quarters ahead — giving investors, analysts and policymakers an early glimpse into consumer demand.

17 Apr

Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research

Where’s the Line Between Rule-Breaking and Strategy?

By 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

Too Much Information — The Surprising Cause of “Panic Buying”

In times of crisis, information overload can drive seemingly irrational stockpiling behavior — but calling it “panic buying” misses the bigger picture.

21 Mar

Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research

You Can’t Always Judge an IPO by its Underwriter

In emerging markets, pricing — not reputation — drives the partnership between underwriter and IPO.

April 08

Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research

To Adapt During Crisis, Take a Lesson From Jazz

Three critical leadership strategies that helped two prominent symphonies transform during the pandemic.

March 18

Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research

Who Determines an Asset’s Value?

It's common for companies to "opinion shop" the value of an asset. It's also risky.

March 06

Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research

Why Do Stocks Go Up When POTUS Drops By?

Presidential visits lead to short-term stock gains, especially when there’s a unified government.

February 14

Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research

Want More Good Ideas From Your Workers?

Try giving them a reward – and a choice.

January 29

Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research

How Can Influencers Boost Consumer Engagement?

Three ways Instagram influencers can boost their "likes" on sponsored content.

January 08

Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research

A Fickle Crowd: How Social Pressures Shape Online Product Evaluations

Product reviewers face a conundrum: They need peers and audiences to see them as credible. However, pursuing credibility may compromise the objectivity of their evaluations.

November 12