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Entrepreneurship | Peer-Reviewed Research
Startups that lose a founder are much less likely to pivot to new industries — a vulnerability that becomes even more dangerous during economic downturns.
2 May
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Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed ResearchGoogle search trends can forecast retail sales up to three quarters ahead — giving investors, analysts and policymakers an early glimpse into consumer demand.17 Apr
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Strategy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchBy pushing regulatory boundaries and engaging with lawmakers, some companies turn nonconformity into a competitive edge — while others lose big.2 Apr
Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed Research
In times of crisis, information overload can drive seemingly irrational stockpiling behavior — but calling it “panic buying” misses the bigger picture.
21 Mar
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Personal Finance | Peer-Reviewed ResearchWhen consumers have a full view of their finances in a single mobile app, they’re less likely to incur non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees.6 Mar
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Gig Economy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchWhen a gig-work platform switched from a five-star rating system to a simple thumbs-up/down, it eliminated a 9% racial earnings gap for their workers.20 Feb
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Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research
What kinds of patents tend to be accepted as collateral?
July 10
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
How well-placed reminders help consumers build sustainable habits.
June 09
Corporate Responsibility | Peer-Reviewed Research
“Social mandates” can make a company’s response seem more genuine.
May 22
Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
A new lens may lead to insights on default risk.
April 10
Discrimination | Peer-Reviewed Research
It matters how we talk about social and economic disparities.
March 13
Customer Management | Expert Opinion
Opinion by Professor Vikas Mittal
February 21
Technology and Consumers | Expert Opinion
Opinion by Professor Vikas Mittal
February 21
Workplace Psychology | Features
Career Portfolioing Helps Workers Have Agency Over Their Jobs
January 24
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Conflict among senior managers leads to worse organizational outcomes.
January 09
Energy | Features
Reducing Emissions can Have a Fast Impact on Lowering Global Temperatures
November 30
