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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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Comic Relief | Peer-Reviewed Research
Can a snapshot reveal your chances of a loan?
January 07
Trade | Expert Opinion
Why President George H. W. Bush went to bat for NAFTA.
December 10
Negotiations | Peer-Reviewed Research
Is it worthwhile to blow a gasket during a negotiation?
December 10
Data Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
What does our growing ability to document personal life mean for business?
December 03
Opinion | Features
How detaining children hurts the American workers who guard them
November 27
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
People who see themselves as independent are less likely to go for friends-and-family promotions.
November 27
Investment Fraud | Peer-Reviewed Research
What you absolutely need to know about microcap stock scams.
November 12
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why the stories companies tell themselves are serious business.
November 11