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Corporate Social Activism | Peer-Reviewed Research

Corporate Activism Tends to Follow, Not Lead, Social Change

Companies often avoid using a “collective action frame” in their messaging until after a controversial issue is legally and politically settled.

27 Jun

• Forecasting | Peer-Reviewed Research

  Why Managers Keep Misreading the Future

  New research reveals how overreliance on past earnings skews corporate forecasts — and what can be done about it.

  13 Jun

  
• Institutional Crisis | Peer-Reviewed Research

  When Scandal Strikes, Which Rituals Survive?

  In the wake of scandal, organizations face a critical question: who will stay committed and who will leave? The answer depends largely on what type of institutional events people attend — and how far the scandal spreads.

  30 May

  

Policy | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Front Line Against Elder Financial Abuse

A “permissive governance” policy is empowering financial advisers to fight the exploitation of older Americans.

16 May

• Entrepreneurship | Peer-Reviewed Research

  Founder Turnover Can Leave Startups Stranded

  Startups that lose a founder are much less likely to pivot to new industries — a vulnerability that becomes even more dangerous during economic downturns.

  2 May

  
• 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

  

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