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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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Personal Savings | Peer-Reviewed Research
Build up those personal saving muscles. It's a marathon, not a sprint.
June 07
Tech Stocks | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why did stock prices fluctuate so dramatically during the internet boom?
May 04
Advertising | Peer-Reviewed Research
Local advertisers affect local reporting, and in turn, investments.
April 26
Elections | Peer-Reviewed Research
Researchers designed a theoretical model that mimicked the candidate selection and election process.
April 26
Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
Splitting audits into two opinions could improve accounting.
April 25
Reputation Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
When a school’s reputation gets tarnished, alumni stay loyal.
April 09
Negotiations | Peer-Reviewed Research
Unpredictable negotiating behavior predictably leads to more concessions.
March 31
Acquisitions | Peer-Reviewed Research
Death of an independent director dampens acquisition fervor for CEOs left behind.
March 25
Corporate Governance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Firm liquidity is always good for corporate governance, right? Not so fast.
March 07
Customer Relations | Peer-Reviewed Research
Volatility in cash flow can create strong ripples in the capital market.
March 01
