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Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research

Where’s the Line Between Rule-Breaking and Strategy?

By pushing regulatory boundaries and engaging with lawmakers, some companies turn nonconformity into a competitive edge — while others lose big.

2 Apr

• Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed Research

  Too Much Information — The Surprising Cause of “Panic Buying”

  In times of crisis, information overload can drive seemingly irrational stockpiling behavior — but calling it “panic buying” misses the bigger picture.

  21 Mar

  
• Personal Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research

  Here’s How Mobile Banking Apps Can Save You Money

  When consumers have a full view of their finances in a single mobile app, they’re less likely to incur non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees.

  6 Mar

  

Gig Economy | Peer-Reviewed Research

Thumbs Up: Fixing the Bias in Gig Work Ratings

When a gig-work platform switched from a five-star rating system to a simple thumbs-up/down, it eliminated a 9% racial earnings gap for their workers.

20 Feb

• Discrimination | Peer-Reviewed Research

  The Hidden Inequality in Auto Lending

  Each year, an estimated 80,000 auto loan applications in the U.S. are denied to minority borrowers due to racial bias.

  22 Jan

  
• Customer Satisfaction | Peer-Reviewed Research

  Your Politics Could Be the Reason You Love (or Hate) Your Latest Purchase

  Research shows that conservatives are generally more satisfied with their purchases than liberals. But why?

  9 Dec

  

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