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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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Capital Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
How can Mexico’s regulatory code strengthen its markets?
November 05
Activism | Features
How can introverts make noise without raising their voices?
November 05
Consumer Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
How snacking and spending reflect beliefs about inequality.
October 30
Voting | Features
Innovators are finding new ways to encourage people to vote. Will it work?
October 30
Energy Policy | Commentary
Will oil prices divert outrage over a political murder?
October 28
Technology and Consumers | Peer-Reviewed Research
Should your customers be using all of your channels to buy your services?
October 21
Comic Relief | Peer-Reviewed Research
What do analysts really know about stock ups and downs?
October 21
Customer Satisfaction | Expert Opinion
B-to-B customers aren’t like retail shoppers. Here are eight ways to keep them satisfied.
October 15
Corporate Governance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Board members often need short- and long-term incentives to act in stakeholders’ best interests.
October 15
Pricing | Peer-Reviewed Research
How price adjusting eases consumer regrets.
October 07