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Social Ventures | Peer-Reviewed Research
For 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
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Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed ResearchA 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
Customer-Based Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Hiring a dedicated customer liaison can steer teams toward stronger collaboration and higher product adoption.
10 Oct
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Emerging Markets | Peer-Reviewed ResearchIn 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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Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
The Surprising Effect of Non-Tiered Loyalty Programs
September 15
Regulation | Peer-Reviewed Research
How a rule to protect consumers reduced access to credit
July 19
Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed Research
Revisiting the merits of nondigital data collecting
July 19
Workplace Culture | Peer-Reviewed Research
How Your Mind’s Eye Affects Performance
June 28
Strategy | Features
Why Do So Many Companies Come Up Short In Their Strategy Planning?
June 28
Market Segmentation | Peer-Reviewed Research
Long seen as a threat to profits, gray market sales are disrupting conventional wisdom. Under the right conditions, unauthorized channels can actually drive innovation, quality and higher returns.
June 04
Psychology | Features
How the science of possessions can help foster care kids
June 03
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
How Personalized Marketing Can Prevent Cancer
May 03
Culture | Peer-Reviewed Research
How Can Institutions Cut Waste At Mealtimes?
April 07
Psychology | Mind Your Business
Why The Disruption Of Our Old Routines Took An Unexpected Toll — And How We Can Fill The Void
March 22
