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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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Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
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October 03
Healthcare | Peer-Reviewed Research
Tackling the biggest obstacle to HIV treatment: Compliance.
September 29
Pricing | Peer-Reviewed Research
For longtime homeowners, emotion has a price of its own.
September 24
Marketing | News Feed
Everything’s bigger in Texas — and that’s a huge selling point.
September 19
Human Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Not all self-control is created equal.
September 17
Crisis Resilience | Features
For anyone rocked by Harvey’s life-upending losses: Houston’s refugees and their experiences can be a monumental resource.
September 11
Energy Infrastructure | Commentary
How Hurricane Harvey affected the oil supply chain, from production to distribution.
September 05
Corporate Responsibility | Features
Why some companies rally to help in a disaster.
September 04
Workplace | Features
Can science help us build a better office space?
August 20
Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Midwestern cornfields explain the effect of finance on economic growth.
August 18
