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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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Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Is it possible to redirect the craving to shop?
January 06
Performance | Peer-Reviewed Research
How mindful should you really be?
December 09
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
