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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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Interdisciplinary Creativity | News Feed
A year after opening its doors, Moody Center has made a mission out of art’s many dimensions.
May 07
Innovation | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why fueling creativity at work is serious business.
May 06
Elections | Peer-Reviewed Research
How data from two-round election systems can help candidates target their campaigns.
April 30
Personal Data | Mind Your Business
Americans have been feeling very protective of our data lately. But what is it exactly that we’re trying to protect?
April 23
Data Breaches | Peer-Reviewed Research
Outsourcing a security increase can make company data more vulnerable, rather than less.
April 23
Donation Behavior | Expert Opinion
As the list of customer metrics grow, which ones indicates financial growth, and which are just a fad?
April 18
Energy Economics | Commentary
The shale industry is in the 3rd inning, but many factors will determine how the game plays out.
April 16
Nonprofit Management | Expert Opinion
What for-profit businesses can teach nonprofits about customer satisfaction.
April 15
