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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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Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research
Grocery purchase data can accurately predict how likely people without a traditional credit score are to default on a loan.
August 12
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
There’s not enough reliable data about adolescent e-cigarette consumption. So, these researchers turned to Instagram.
July 23
Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
The difference is in the way trading takes place on each type of market.
July 10
Education | Peer-Reviewed Research
Putting students and families at the center of strategy will optimize resources and improve academic outcomes.
June 17
Technology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Temporary gatherings — like conferences and hackathons — are essential to attracting third-party developers.
June 07
Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Delaware's low-number tags yield astronomical prices, revealing the premium people will pay for status symbols.
May 25
Consumer Behavior | Expert Opinion
The best solutions help consumers achieve their goals and make access to reusable bags easier.
May 10
Voter Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
American voters hold opposing politicians to strict standards of factuality but support their favorite politicians as long as their statements express a “deeper truth” they support.
April 16
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
In emerging markets, pricing — not reputation — drives the partnership between underwriter and IPO.
April 08
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Three critical leadership strategies that helped two prominent symphonies transform during the pandemic.
March 18
