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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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Negotiations | Peer-Reviewed Research
Does erratic behavior work in deal-making?
June 11
Careers | Peer-Reviewed Research
Being “between jobs” can mean being in a wasteland, or a place of growth.
June 10
Corporate Social Responsibility | Peer-Reviewed Research
Is it time for corporations to rethink their views of the environment?
June 03
Forecasting | Features
An interview with Eric Berger, Houston-based meteorologist and local hero.
June 03
Regulation | Peer-Reviewed Research
How does a U.S. fraud prevention measure affect foreign firms?
May 29
Accounting | Peer-Reviewed Research
Should a company tell the world, or keep mum about undervalued stocks, and let long-term investors reap the benefits?
May 20
Human Capital | Features
Los médicos inmigrantes que salvaron la vida a Ronald Reagan
May 20
Psychology | Features
Loneliness hurts — and it can make it harder for us to reconnect with other people.
May 14
Mindfulness | Peer-Reviewed Research
Is daydreaming useful for work — or a fast track to nowhere?
May 14
