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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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Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
For firms with undervalued stock, timing — and silence — may be a smarter strategy than transparency.
May 20
Human Capital | Features
Los médicos inmigrantes que salvaron la vida a Ronald Reagan
May 20
Mindfulness | Peer-Reviewed Research
Is daydreaming useful for work — or a fast track to nowhere?
May 14
Psychology | Features
Loneliness hurts — and it can make it harder for us to reconnect with other people.
May 14
Interdisciplinary Creativity | News Feed
A year after opening its doors, Moody Center has made a mission out of art’s many dimensions.
May 07
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research
Creativity isn’t fueled by snacks or sleep pods, but by freedom, purpose, and a culture that supports risk-taking.
May 06
Elections | Peer-Reviewed Research
How data from two-round election systems can help candidates target their campaigns.
April 30
Data Breaches | Peer-Reviewed Research
Outsourcing a security increase can make company data more vulnerable, rather than less.
April 23
