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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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Marketing | Expert Opinion
Buying American is not just a matter of price and quality.
April 19
Competition | Peer-Reviewed Research
What happens when food trucks mix business, peer pressure and high standards?
April 18
Peer-to-Peer Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research
Personal narratives in loan applications — however unverifiable — can sway lenders, lower interest rates, and even predict repayment behavior.
April 18
Workplace | Peer-Reviewed Research
What happens when the person providing your service feels empowered?
April 16
Reputation | Commentary
How United got in a PR mess. And how it could get out.
April 11
Nonprofit Management | News Feed
Not everyone with an MBA follows a corporate career path.
April 03
Conversations | News Feed
A conversation with Alison Weaver, Executive Director of the new Moody Center for The Arts.
April 03
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Solving problems by exploring the far end of possibility.
April 02
Networking | Features
Employees' personal networks—and the networks of their friends–are powerful boosts to innovation.
March 22
