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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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Regulation | Peer-Reviewed Research
How does a U.S. fraud prevention measure affect foreign firms?
May 29
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
