Rice Business Wisdom
The online insights magazine from Rice Business
Learn more about Rice Business Wisdom
AI
Professor Kerry Back received the 2025 Financial Management Association’s Innovation in Teaching Award. We sat down with him to talk about how AI is changing finance — and the way we teach it.
6 Jan
-
Data Centers | Peer-Reviewed ResearchA new study shows why some facilities cluster in cities for speed and access, while others move to rural regions in search of scale and lower costs.12 Dec
-
Social Ventures | Peer-Reviewed ResearchFor 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
Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
A 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
-
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 ResearchHiring a dedicated customer liaison can steer teams toward stronger collaboration and higher product adoption.10 Oct
Rice Business Wisdom
Join our monthly newsletter
Learn From Leading Researchers Like
Filter
Retail | Features
If department stores are to survive, they have to recapture a time when they were destinations in themselves.
February 10
Book Excerpt | Mind Your Business
Great brands are built on something more than the bottom line. Read an excerpt from two Rice Business alumni.
February 04
Book Excerpt | Mind Your Business
Scott Sonenshein teaches us we all have more to work with than we can imagine.
February 01
Super Bowl | Peer-Reviewed Research
Advertising reaches potential investors, who tend to invest in what they know.
January 30
Statistics | Peer-Reviewed Research
Many tests, big conclusions: What could possibly go wrong?
January 24
Presentations | Peer-Reviewed Research
Make your presentation shine by knowing your objectives and weaving a story.
January 23
Leadership | Peer-Reviewed Research
How narcissistic CEOs sabotage their firms.
January 22
Corporate Reputation | Peer-Reviewed Research
Consumers often react to corporations based on whether they reflect their personal values.
January 21
Emerging Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
In emerging markets, locals with experiences abroad can bring distinct advantages to business at home.
January 16
