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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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Worker Well-Being | Peer-Reviewed Research
Research on worker well-being is usually more about the company than the worker.
April 30
Technology | Peer-Reviewed Research
How a Rice Business professor found a life-saving technology.
April 30
Customer Service | Peer-Reviewed Research
Customer narratives boost service, prompt innovation and feed a healthy corporate culture.
April 29
Gig Economy | News Feed
Grit Grocery was conceived by a Rice Business student while taking classes.
April 28
Marketing | Expert Opinion
Buying American is not just a matter of price and quality.
April 19
Competition | Peer-Reviewed Research
What happens when food trucks mix business, peer pressure and high standards?
April 18
Peer-to-Peer Lending | Peer-Reviewed Research
Personal narratives in loan applications — however unverifiable — can sway lenders, lower interest rates, and even predict repayment behavior.
April 18
Workplace | Peer-Reviewed Research
What happens when the person providing your service feels empowered?
April 16
Reputation | Commentary
How United got in a PR mess. And how it could get out.
April 11
Nonprofit Management | News Feed
Not everyone with an MBA follows a corporate career path.
April 03
