Rice Business Wisdom

Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed Research

Forecasting Retail Sales Just Got Smarter, Thanks to Google Searches

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

Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research

Where’s the Line Between Rule-Breaking and Strategy?

By pushing regulatory boundaries and engaging with lawmakers, some companies turn nonconformity into a competitive edge — while others lose big.

2 Apr
Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed Research

Too Much Information — The Surprising Cause of “Panic Buying”

In 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

Here’s How Mobile Banking Apps Can Save You Money

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

person looks at mobile phone and holds a coffee

Gig Economy | Peer-Reviewed Research

Thumbs Up: Fixing the Bias in Gig Work Ratings

When 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
Discrimination | Peer-Reviewed Research

The Hidden Inequality in Auto Lending

Each year, an estimated 80,000 auto loan applications in the U.S. are denied to minority borrowers due to racial bias.

22 Jan

Learn From Leading Researchers Like

Yan Anthea Zhang

James Weston

Vikas Mittal

Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research

What Makes a License Plate Worth $675,000?

Delaware's low-number tags yield astronomical prices, revealing the premium people will pay for status symbols.

May 25

Consumer Behavior | Expert Opinion

Do Plastic Bans and Fines Actually Reduce Waste?

The best solutions help consumers achieve their goals and make access to reusable bags easier.

May 10

Voter Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research

Flexible Morals: A Key Reason American Voters Support Divisive Misinformation

American voters hold opposing politicians to strict standards of factuality but support their favorite politicians as long as their statements express a “deeper truth” they support.

April 16

Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research

You Can’t Always Judge an IPO by its Underwriter

In emerging markets, pricing — not reputation — drives the partnership between underwriter and IPO.

April 08

Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research

To Adapt During Crisis, Take a Lesson From Jazz

Three critical leadership strategies that helped two prominent symphonies transform during the pandemic.

March 18

Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research

Who Determines an Asset’s Value?

It's common for companies to "opinion shop" the value of an asset. It's also risky.

March 06

Energy | Expert Opinion

Oil and Gas Companies Should Come Clean

Despite touting a sustainability emphasis, major oil companies are increasing oil and gas production investments, sowing mistrust among customers, employees and suppliers.

February 26