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Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
New research shows how firms use hurdle rates differently in practice than finance theory predicts.
23 Jan
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AIProfessor 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
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
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How a dignified display of ire can add a positive glow to negotiations.
April 09
Pricing | Expert Opinion
How to raise prices without driving away customers.
April 03
Marketing | Features
Why there's still potential in products that have lost their fizz.
April 02
Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
How living abroad can clarify your sense of self.
April 02
Donation Behavior | Expert Opinion
Like customers, donors can be segmented by a variety of drivers.
March 31
Customer Satisfaction | Expert Opinion
Companies can earn more by deriving insights and informing strategies with customer feedback.
March 28
Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
Organizations can solve problems by repurposing objects in creative ways.
March 26
After Harvey | Features
What does the last thing we grab in a disaster say about us?
March 26
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Hunting for a deal? Take a look at value stocks, shares that investors think merit higher prices.
March 18
Marketing Strategy | Expert Opinion
Dashboards alone do not provide value; it's up to marketers to distill insights.
March 15
