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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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Writing About Research | Commentary
How do you make heavy-hitting research light enough on its feet to be useful?
December 19
Consumer Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
How time and distance change how you feel about your hotel.
December 18
Mergers and Acquisitions | Peer-Reviewed Research
What happens to individual consumers when corporations boom?
December 11
Supply and Demand | Commentary
Oil supply and demand are hitting the same note.
December 04
Hiring | Peer-Reviewed Research
Slightly-to-moderately overqualified employees are more likely to reimagine their roles — and become indispensable contributors.
December 03
Language Trends | Mind Your Business
Why is the word “embattled” popping up in headlines everywhere?
November 28
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Research shows that anti-discrimination laws protecting gay, lesbian and bisexual workers’ rights work.
November 28
Customer Relations | Peer-Reviewed Research
Information technology has reshaped the way companies treat their customers.
November 14
After Harvey | Expert Opinion
How do we make the best decisions when it comes to a flood-damaged home?
November 12
