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Professor Kerry Back received the 2025 Financial Management Association’s Innovation in Teaching Award. We sat down with him to talk about how AI is changing finance — and the way we teach it.
6 Jan
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Data Centers | Peer-Reviewed ResearchA new study shows why some facilities cluster in cities for speed and access, while others move to rural regions in search of scale and lower costs.12 Dec
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Social Ventures | Peer-Reviewed ResearchFor social ventures rooted in marginalized communities, sharing that origin story can make it harder to attract customers beyond those groups. The reason? Fear of stigma transfer.21 Nov
Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
A new study finds that “look-ahead bias” makes trading strategies appear highly profitable in published research, even though they fail in the real world.
7 Nov
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Credit & Lending | Peer-Reviewed ResearchEveryday retail purchases can help banks identify trustworthy borrowers who lack traditional credit histories, expanding access to credit for millions of unbanked people worldwide.24 Oct
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Customer-Based Strategy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchHiring a dedicated customer liaison can steer teams toward stronger collaboration and higher product adoption.10 Oct
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Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
In emerging markets, pricing — not reputation — drives the partnership between underwriter and IPO.
April 08
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Three critical leadership strategies that helped two prominent symphonies transform during the pandemic.
March 18
Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
It's common for companies to "opinion shop" the value of an asset. It's also risky.
March 06
Energy | Expert Opinion
Despite touting a sustainability emphasis, major oil companies are increasing oil and gas production investments, sowing mistrust among customers, employees and suppliers.
February 26
Education | Expert Opinion
Enrollment decline will continue if district leaders prioritize athletics, research shows.
February 15
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Presidential visits lead to short-term stock gains, especially when there’s a unified government.
February 14
Organizational Behavior | Expert Opinion
How organizations can ensure women get the credit for their contributions.
February 12
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Try giving them a reward — and a choice.
January 29
Social Media | Peer-Reviewed Research
Three ways Instagram influencers can boost their "likes" on sponsored content.
January 08
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Product reviewers face a conundrum: They need peers and audiences to see them as credible. However, pursuing credibility may compromise the objectivity of their evaluations.
November 12
