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Emerging Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
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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CEO CompensationProfessor John Barry’s research offers a fresh perspective on executive compensation.12 Sep
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Work Motivation | Peer-Reviewed ResearchProfessor Mijeong Kwon’s research finds that loving your work can be valuable — but treating it as the only “right” reason to pursue a career can cause harm.29 Aug
Corporate Disclosures | Peer-Reviewed Research
In years with strong performance, corporate disclosures are more helpful for stock price discovery — in bad news years, not so much.
15 Aug
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Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed ResearchNew research shows how to tap customer support when times get tough.31 Jul
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AI | Peer-Reviewed ResearchTools like ChatGPT can spark creativity at work — but only if employees think strategically.18 Jul
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Leadership | Features
Thirty-three trillion gallons of water had just fallen. How did Angela Blanchard organize a shelter for thousands in a single day?
August 26
Disaster Preparation | Features
How rescue and relief workers are drawing on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey to prepare for the next big disaster.
August 26
Marketing Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
How to bring strategic thinking back into corporate marketing.
August 19
Environment | Features
If plastic is out, what’s next? A new generation of innovators rises to the occasion.
August 15
Psychology | Mind Your Business
Why is it so convincing to repeat a claim again and again — even if it’s patently untrue?
August 12
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
What really drives stock returns — sentiment or economics?
August 12
Corporate Advocacy | Features
When should businesses cross the line from selling products to speaking out about injustice?
August 06
Workplace Dynamics | Peer-Reviewed Research
What makes a firefighter plunge into a burning building?
August 06
Public Spaces | Features
Where do urbanites go to celebrate, grieve and protest?
July 30
Branding | Peer-Reviewed Research
Redesigning your logo? Here's what to do.
July 30
