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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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Human Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Not all self-control is created equal.
September 17
Crisis Resilience | Features
For anyone rocked by Harvey’s life-upending losses: Houston’s refugees and their experiences can be a monumental resource.
September 11
Energy Infrastructure | Commentary
How Hurricane Harvey affected the oil supply chain, from production to distribution.
September 05
Corporate Responsibility | Features
Why some companies rally to help in a disaster.
September 04
Workplace | Features
Can science help us build a better office space?
August 20
Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Midwestern cornfields explain the effect of finance on economic growth.
August 18
Creativity | Peer-Reviewed Research
Having a “promotion focus” can mean the difference between fostering innovation and letting it slip by.
August 13
Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
School ties are good for connected investors and even better for CEO salaries.
August 09
