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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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Energy Policy | Commentary
Will oil prices divert outrage over a political murder?
October 28
Technology and Consumers | Peer-Reviewed Research
Should your customers be using all of your channels to buy your services?
October 21
Comic Relief | Peer-Reviewed Research
What do analysts really know about stock ups and downs?
October 21
Customer Satisfaction | Expert Opinion
B-to-B customers aren’t like retail shoppers. Here are eight ways to keep them satisfied.
October 15
Corporate Governance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Board members often need short- and long-term incentives to act in stakeholders’ best interests.
October 15
Pricing | Peer-Reviewed Research
How price adjusting eases consumer regrets.
October 07
Customer Experience | Expert Opinion
Think customers crave delightful extras? In fact, they report more satisfaction when firms simply avoid disappointing them.
October 07
Entrepreneurship | News Feed
Remembering Ed Williams, the person who laid down the tracks of entrepreneurship at Rice Business.
October 02
Creativity | Peer-Reviewed Research
To come up with new ideas, it helps to think outside the box — but which box, exactly?
October 01
