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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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Leadership Succession | Peer-Reviewed Research
Company performance and a female CEO's job survival can suffer if her predecessor was male.
October 21
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Throw out assumptions to better understand the impact of emotions on the workplace.
October 19
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Do your work clothes influence how well you do your job?
October 19
Municipal Bonds | Peer-Reviewed Research
America's most corrupt states have to pay more to lure bond buyers.
October 16
Nonprofit Recognition | Peer-Reviewed Research
Recognizing donors does not always lead to increased giving.
October 07
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Where people locate their sense of self influences their decision making.
October 04
Market Game Theory | Peer-Reviewed Research
The profit potential of shrinking markets is rooted in how firms respond to competitor actions in the marketplace.
September 29
Healthcare | Peer-Reviewed Research
A study of the 2007 Avandia controversy reveals how specialists and generalists responded differently to contradictory information.
September 29
Product Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
How do you sell a product that’s hard to use?
September 29
Virtual Communities | Peer-Reviewed Research
How do customer communities really create value for firms?
December 04
