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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 and Acquisitions | Peer-Reviewed Research
Mergers can be disruptive, but a dual-goal strategy pays off in the long run.
November 14
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Our imaginary, alternative self has a very real effect on how we work and live.
November 05
Stock Market | Peer-Reviewed Research
Most recommendation revisions from stock analysts defy recent information from firm news.
November 05
Faith and Work | Peer-Reviewed Research
Religious beliefs can help and harm business In unexpected ways.
October 21
Institutional Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Widening the pool of informed investors might help reduce the cost of capital.
October 21
Leadership Succession | Peer-Reviewed Research
Company performance and a female CEO's job survival can suffer if her predecessor was male.
October 21
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Throw out assumptions to better understand the impact of emotions on the workplace.
October 19
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Do your work clothes influence how well you do your job?
October 19
Municipal Bonds | Peer-Reviewed Research
America's most corrupt states have to pay more to lure bond buyers.
October 16
Nonprofit Recognition | Peer-Reviewed Research
Recognizing donors does not always lead to increased giving.
October 07
