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Professor Kerry Back received the 2025 Financial Management Association’s Innovation in Teaching Award. We sat down with him to talk about how AI is changing finance — and the way we teach it.
6 Jan
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Data Centers | Peer-Reviewed ResearchA 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
Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
A 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
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Credit & Lending | Peer-Reviewed ResearchEveryday 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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Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
The payoff of agreements that benefit communities.
June 02
Reputation Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
After a scandal, where do clients go next?
May 18
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research
Should you co-create a product with your supplier?
May 10
Human Resources | Peer-Reviewed Research
How to turn top employees into coaches.
May 04
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
How gaining power can undermine the ability to lead.
April 28
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research
Stronger firm-employee relationships can come at the expense of other types of innovation.
April 19
Q&A | Expert Opinion
Why did areas that voted for the president worry less about COVID-19?
April 14
Corporate Tax Structure | Peer-Reviewed Research
Avoiding taxes can have unintended consequences.
April 06
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
The more perceived distrust people feel, the less likely they are to follow the rules.
March 30
