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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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Psychology | Mind Your Business
Why The Disruption Of Our Old Routines Took An Unexpected Toll — And How We Can Fill The Void
March 22
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why famous friends don't always help.
March 09
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
When a VC firm can’t watch a startup closely it’s more likely to change unseasoned leadership.
February 03
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
What Creates Your Sense Of Well-being?
January 13
Careers | Peer-Reviewed Research
The Power of Close Friends In Your Job Search
December 01
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Research shows that CEOs with distinctive first names are more likely to chart distinctive business strategies.
November 02
Workplace Dynamics | Features
Why did we stop taking breaks when we started working remotely?
November 02
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Companies whose earnings are out of sync with the rest of their industry are more likely to misreport them.
October 05
