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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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Corporate Political Influence | Peer-Reviewed Research
How should corporations involve themselves in politics — if at all?
April 12
Customer Satisfaction | Expert Opinion
Don't get distracted by the gleam of customer loyalty and forget the real goal: customer satisfaction.
April 11
Research | Peer-Reviewed Research
Innovation is the engine of business. But how much do researchers really know about it?
April 09
Negotiations | Expert Opinion
How a dignified display of ire can add a positive glow to negotiations.
April 09
Pricing | Expert Opinion
How to raise prices without driving away customers.
April 03
Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
How living abroad can clarify your sense of self.
April 02
Marketing | Features
Why there's still potential in products that have lost their fizz.
April 02
Donation Behavior | Expert Opinion
Like customers, donors can be segmented by a variety of drivers.
March 31
Customer Satisfaction | Expert Opinion
Companies can earn more by deriving insights and informing strategies with customer feedback.
March 28
Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
Organizations can solve problems by repurposing objects in creative ways.
March 26
