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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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Mergers | Peer-Reviewed Research
After firms merge, how does the new company's practices affect outcomes?
February 19
Education | Expert Opinion
Public school parents are consumers — and they demand safety.
February 19
Virtual Communities | Peer-Reviewed Research
How to help online communities love your company.
February 12
Pricing | Commentary
When high prices attract consumers and low prices repel them.
February 11
Technology | Features
Facebook recently invented a new unit of time, the “flick.” What time units will they launch next?
February 05
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why companies are actually doing investors a favor by not paying dividends.
February 05
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Our emotions affect our decision making more than we know.
January 29
Oil & Gas | Commentary
What's the forecast for the U.S. energy industry and its effect on our global competitiveness? Looks sunny, reports Rice Business Professor Bill Arnold.
January 29
Careers | Peer-Reviewed Research
Star performers earn higher pay and receive faster promotion. But these perks tend to have a social cost.
January 25
Business and Political Influence | Peer-Reviewed Research
What happens when the highest leader in the country comes to call?
January 21
