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Data Centers | Peer-Reviewed Research
A 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
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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
Credit & Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research
Everyday 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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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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Pricing | Peer-Reviewed Research
How price adjusting eases consumer regrets.
October 07
Customer Experience | Expert Opinion
Think customers crave delightful extras? In fact, they report more satisfaction when firms simply avoid disappointing them.
October 07
Entrepreneurship | News Feed
Remembering Ed Williams, the person who laid down the tracks of entrepreneurship at Rice Business.
October 02
Creativity | Peer-Reviewed Research
To come up with new ideas, it helps to think outside the box — but which box, exactly?
October 01
Personal Identity | Features
Do the Latino boxers in a border gym know something other men don’t?
September 24
Ethics | Peer-Reviewed Research
A new theory offers a practical way to evaluate corporate behavior worldwide.
September 23
Leadership | Expert Opinion
What happens when coercive leaders feel cornered?
September 17
Creativity | Peer-Reviewed Research
Companies can and should train supervisors to cultivate creativity in their management choices. Here's how.
September 17
Ethics | Peer-Reviewed Research
What values should businesses observe besides profits?
September 09
