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Social Ventures | Peer-Reviewed Research
For 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
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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
Customer-Based Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Hiring 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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CEO CompensationProfessor John Barry’s research offers a fresh perspective on executive compensation.12 Sep
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Globalization | Peer-Reviewed Research
What can firms in emerging markets learn from foreign investors?
December 02
Leadership | Mind Your Business
Are whistleblowers heroes or snitches?
November 21
Workplace Culture | Peer-Reviewed Research
What if companies view the world as explorers do?
November 17
Leadership | Peer-Reviewed Research
Leaders who fear losing power are far more likely to distrust their colleagues — even when those colleagues are loyal and cooperative.
November 12
Entrepreneurship | Peer-Reviewed Research
What does it really take to be an entrepreneur?
November 04
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why are male investors more inclined to take financial risks than female investors?
October 28
Data Analysis | Features
How data analysis has transformed baseball — especially the Astros.
October 28
Academic Writing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Time for academics to talk straight.
October 21
Corporate Social Activism | Peer-Reviewed Research
How to get your company to buy in for your cause.
October 15
