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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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Leadership | Features
Thirty-three trillion gallons of water had just fallen. How did Angela Blanchard organize a shelter for thousands in a single day?
August 26
Disaster Preparation | Features
How rescue and relief workers are drawing on the lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey to prepare for the next big disaster.
August 26
Marketing Strategy | Peer-Reviewed Research
How to bring strategic thinking back into corporate marketing.
August 19
Environment | Features
If plastic is out, what’s next? A new generation of innovators rises to the occasion.
August 15
Psychology | Mind Your Business
Why is it so convincing to repeat a claim again and again — even if it’s patently untrue?
August 12
Investing | Peer-Reviewed Research
What really drives stock returns — sentiment or economics?
August 12
Corporate Advocacy | Features
When should businesses cross the line from selling products to speaking out about injustice?
August 06
Workplace Dynamics | Peer-Reviewed Research
What makes a firefighter plunge into a burning building?
August 06
Public Spaces | Features
Where do urbanites go to celebrate, grieve and protest?
July 30
Branding | Peer-Reviewed Research
Redesigning your logo? Here's what to do.
July 30
