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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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Free Speech | Mind Your Business
What happens when we censor our own words — and the ideas they represent?
March 04
Advocacy at Work | Peer-Reviewed Research
Advice for employee advocates about changing the world.
February 27
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research
Want creative employees? Inspire them by being creative with human resources.
February 26
Mergers | Peer-Reviewed Research
After firms merge, how does the new company's practices affect outcomes?
February 19
Education | Expert Opinion
Public school parents are consumers — and they demand safety.
February 19
Virtual Communities | Peer-Reviewed Research
How to help online communities love your company.
February 12
Pricing | Commentary
When high prices attract consumers and low prices repel them.
February 11
Technology | Features
Facebook recently invented a new unit of time, the “flick.” What time units will they launch next?
February 05
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why companies are actually doing investors a favor by not paying dividends.
February 05
