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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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Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why famous friends don't always help.
March 09
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
When a VC firm can’t watch a startup closely it’s more likely to change unseasoned leadership.
February 03
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
What Creates Your Sense Of Well-being?
January 13
Careers | Peer-Reviewed Research
The Power of Close Friends In Your Job Search
December 01
Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
Research shows that CEOs with distinctive first names are more likely to chart distinctive business strategies.
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
