Rice Business Wisdom

Institutional Crisis | Peer-Reviewed Research

When Scandal Strikes, Which Rituals Survive?

In the wake of scandal, organizations face a critical question: who will stay committed and who will leave? The answer depends largely on what type of institutional events people attend — and how far the scandal spreads.

30 May

Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Front Line Against Elder Financial Abuse

New research shows how a “permissive governance” policy is empowering financial advisers to fight the exploitation of older Americans.

16 May
Entrepreneurship | Peer-Reviewed Research

Founder Turnover Can Leave Startups Stranded

Startups that lose a founder are much less likely to pivot to new industries — a vulnerability that becomes even more dangerous during economic downturns.

2 May

Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed Research

Forecasting Retail Sales Just Got Smarter, Thanks to Google Searches

Google search trends can forecast retail sales up to three quarters ahead — giving investors, analysts and policymakers an early glimpse into consumer demand.

17 Apr

Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research

Where’s the Line Between Rule-Breaking and Strategy?

By pushing regulatory boundaries and engaging with lawmakers, some companies turn nonconformity into a competitive edge — while others lose big.

2 Apr
Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed Research

Too Much Information — The Surprising Cause of “Panic Buying”

In times of crisis, information overload can drive seemingly irrational stockpiling behavior — but calling it “panic buying” misses the bigger picture.

21 Mar