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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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Conversations | News Feed
A conversation with Alison Weaver, Executive Director of the new Moody Center for The Arts.
April 03
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Solving problems by exploring the far end of possibility.
April 02
Networking | Features
Employees' personal networks—and the networks of their friends–are powerful boosts to innovation.
March 22
Startups | Peer-Reviewed Research
Startups can profit from partnering with newer venture capital firms.
March 21
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Learning from customers is as important as stocking the shelves.
March 19
Second Careers | Features
From investment banking to protecting wildlife, with a lifetime of skills.
March 15
Product Recall | Peer-Reviewed Research
How can a firm fix its reputation after a product recall?
March 13
CEO Compensation | Peer-Reviewed Research
How do big firms determine executive pay?
March 11
Communications | Commentary
Empathy is a big factor in successful communication.
February 22
