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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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Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
How institutional ownership affects payout.
February 12
Institutional Crisis | Expert Opinion
What questions should you ask when a faith institution fails you?
February 11
Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
Before you can fix a broken group dynamic, you need to understand how its members see each other — and themselves.
February 06
Leadership | Expert Opinion
Why hiring women for jobs left by abusive men gets everyone back on track.
February 05
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Want better results from your call to action? Give people a clear way to say no.
January 28
Reputation Management | Expert Opinion
What is behind the ongoing scandal first exposed decades ago?
January 23
Real Estate | Features
Why does a horde of housecats have their own tiny house?
January 22
Ethics | Peer-Reviewed Research
Employees who feel sad are more likely to carefully analyze extreme, unethical behavior than those who feel happy or disgusted.
January 14
Credit Ratings | Peer-Reviewed Research
Want reliable credit ratings? Improve reporting.
January 07
