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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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The Power of Close Friends In Your Job Search
December 01
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Do leaders with distinctive names run distinctive businesses?
November 02
Workplace Dynamics | Features
Why did we stop taking breaks when we started working remotely?
November 02
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Companies whose earnings are out of sync with the rest of their industry are more likely to misreport them.
October 05
Workplace | Features
Will the Black Lives Matter era reshape the way America does business?
October 05
Workplace | Features
How to be a good friend to your Black colleagues during traumatic times.
September 09
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why investors are attracted to the number zero.
September 09
Food Industry | Mind Your Business
Who gets to decide what we call a patty-shaped thing between buns?
August 12
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Can a few details transform your earnings forecast?
August 10
