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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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Tech Stocks | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why did stock prices fluctuate so dramatically during the internet boom?
May 04
Advertising | Peer-Reviewed Research
Local advertisers affect local reporting, and in turn, investments.
April 26
Elections | Peer-Reviewed Research
Researchers designed a theoretical model that mimicked the candidate selection and election process.
April 26
Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
Splitting audits into two opinions could improve accounting.
April 25
Reputation Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
When a school’s reputation gets tarnished, alumni stay loyal.
April 09
Negotiations | Peer-Reviewed Research
Unpredictable negotiating behavior predictably leads to more concessions.
March 31
Acquisitions | Peer-Reviewed Research
Death of an independent director dampens acquisition fervor for CEOs left behind.
March 25
Corporate Governance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Firm liquidity is always good for corporate governance, right? Not so fast.
March 07
Customer Relations | Peer-Reviewed Research
Volatility in cash flow can create strong ripples in the capital market.
March 01
Workplace Communication | Mind Your Business
Business jargon: How to not communicate effectively.
February 27
