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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
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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
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Customer-Based Strategy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchHiring a dedicated customer liaison can steer teams toward stronger collaboration and higher product adoption.10 Oct
Emerging Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
In 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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Work Motivation | Peer-Reviewed ResearchProfessor Mijeong Kwon’s research finds that loving your work can be valuable — but treating it as the only “right” reason to pursue a career can cause harm.29 Aug
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Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why Managers Need Mindful Workers
December 04
Client Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
How clueless clients can hurt your business — and how to enlighten them.
November 30
Virtual Communities | Peer-Reviewed Research
Both firm-sponsored and consumer-driven online communities offer value to businesses.
November 17
Mergers and Acquisitions | Peer-Reviewed Research
Mergers can be disruptive, but a dual-goal strategy pays off in the long run.
November 14
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Our imaginary, alternative self has a very real effect on how we work and live.
November 05
Stock Market | Peer-Reviewed Research
Most recommendation revisions from stock analysts defy recent information from firm news.
November 05
Faith and Work | Peer-Reviewed Research
Religious beliefs can help and harm business In unexpected ways.
October 21
Institutional Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Widening the pool of informed investors might help reduce the cost of capital.
October 21
Leadership Succession | Peer-Reviewed Research
Company performance and a female CEO's job survival can suffer if her predecessor was male.
October 21
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Throw out assumptions to better understand the impact of emotions on the workplace.
October 19
