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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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Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
For firms with undervalued stock, timing — and silence — may be a smarter strategy than transparency.
May 20
Human Capital | Features
Los médicos inmigrantes que salvaron la vida a Ronald Reagan
May 20
Mindfulness | Peer-Reviewed Research
Is daydreaming useful for work — or a fast track to nowhere?
May 14
Psychology | Features
Loneliness hurts — and it can make it harder for us to reconnect with other people.
May 14
Interdisciplinary Creativity | News Feed
A year after opening its doors, Moody Center has made a mission out of art’s many dimensions.
May 07
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research
Creativity isn’t fueled by snacks or sleep pods, but by freedom, purpose, and a culture that supports risk-taking.
May 06
Elections | Peer-Reviewed Research
How data from two-round election systems can help candidates target their campaigns.
April 30
