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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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Opinion | Features
How detaining children hurts the American workers who guard them
November 27
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
People who see themselves as independent are less likely to go for friends-and-family promotions.
November 27
Investment Fraud | Peer-Reviewed Research
What you absolutely need to know about microcap stock scams.
November 12
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why the stories companies tell themselves are serious business.
November 11
Capital Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
How can Mexico’s regulatory code strengthen its markets?
November 05
Activism | Features
How can introverts make noise without raising their voices?
November 05
Consumer Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
How snacking and spending reflect beliefs about inequality.
October 30
Voting | Features
Innovators are finding new ways to encourage people to vote. Will it work?
October 30
