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Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed Research
Google search trends can forecast retail sales up to three quarters ahead — giving investors, analysts and policymakers an early glimpse into consumer demand.
17 Apr
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Strategy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchBy pushing regulatory boundaries and engaging with lawmakers, some companies turn nonconformity into a competitive edge — while others lose big.2 Apr
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Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed ResearchIn 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
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
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Gig Economy | Peer-Reviewed ResearchWhen 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
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Discrimination | Peer-Reviewed ResearchEach year, an estimated 80,000 auto loan applications in the U.S. are denied to minority borrowers due to racial bias.22 Jan
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Communications | Peer-Reviewed Research
When to release the headline-breaking news and when to bury it.
September 13
Corporate Reputation | Features
Corporate America is increasingly taking a stand on hot-button issues. Why not this one?
July 26
Finance | Features
Detractors are suspicious of the anonymity that comes with blockchain technology. Supporters say it's exactly the point.
June 10
Culture | Peer-Reviewed Research
Getting inked doesn't carry the stigma it once did, Rice Business research shows.
June 10
Corporate Social Activism | Features
Why Apple, Disney, IKEA and hundreds of other Western companies are abandoning Russia with barely a shrug
May 04
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Executives, like everyone, tend to stay the course instead of trying something new. But the familiar path isn’t always the best one.
May 04
Energy Policy | Features
What is the ‘social cost of carbon’? Two energy experts explain after court ruling
March 24
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why relying on intuition can backfire when it comes to crafting a successful business strategy.
March 24
Creativity | Features
The difference between radical breakthroughs and everyday creativity — and why both are important
March 24
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why “mythical numbers” are so enticing — and how they ultimately lead us astray.
January 18
