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Corporate Social Activism | Peer-Reviewed Research
Companies often avoid using a “collective action frame” in their messaging until after a controversial issue is legally and politically settled.
27 Jun
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Forecasting | Peer-Reviewed ResearchNew research reveals how overreliance on past earnings skews corporate forecasts — and what can be done about it.13 Jun
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Institutional Crisis | Peer-Reviewed ResearchIn the wake of scandal, organizations face a critical question: who will stay committed and who will leave? The answer depends largely on what type of institutional events people attend — and how far the scandal spreads.30 May
Policy | Peer-Reviewed Research
A “permissive governance” policy is empowering financial advisers to fight the exploitation of older Americans.
16 May
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Entrepreneurship | Peer-Reviewed ResearchStartups 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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Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research
Grocery purchase data can accurately predict how likely people without a traditional credit score are to default on a loan.
August 12
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
There’s not enough reliable data about adolescent e-cigarette consumption. So, these researchers turned to Instagram.
July 23
Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
The difference is in the way trading takes place on each type of market.
July 10
Education | Peer-Reviewed Research
Putting students and families at the center of strategy will optimize resources and improve academic outcomes.
June 17
Technology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Temporary gatherings — like conferences and hackathons — are essential to attracting third-party developers.
June 07
Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Delaware's low-number tags yield astronomical prices, revealing the premium people will pay for status symbols.
May 25
Consumer Behavior | Expert Opinion
The best solutions help consumers achieve their goals and make access to reusable bags easier.
May 10
Voter Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
American voters hold opposing politicians to strict standards of factuality but support their favorite politicians as long as their statements express a “deeper truth” they support.
April 16
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