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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

Here’s What It Takes To Spot a Great New Idea

Having a “promotion focus” can mean the difference between fostering innovation and letting it slip by.
August 13
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Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research

Alumni Club

School ties are good for connected investors and even better for CEO salaries.
August 09
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research

Clean Living

Disgust can be a powerful self-protective force—but can lead to unethical behavior.
July 28
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Business Ethics | Peer-Reviewed Research

Moral Compass

Ethical expertise is a teachable skill.
July 16
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Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research

Happy Campers

To build long-term value, keep customers — and employees — satisfied.
June 18
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Corporate Culture | Peer-Reviewed Research

Hive Mind

How the company you work for guides your idea of self-improvement.
June 18
CEO Compensation | Peer-Reviewed Research

Tightrope

How to pay the CEO in charge of restructuring.
June 13
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Brand Loyalty | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Commitments

Emotions? Quality? Habit? Or simply no choice? Why we buy the brands we do.
June 13
Consumer Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research

Between the Lines

What do our online product reviews say about us?
June 05
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Innovation Sweet Spot

Proposal success lies in striking the right balance between diverse expertise and a clear market focus.
June 05
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