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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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Why “mythical numbers” are so enticing — and how they ultimately lead us astray.
January 18
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
When business leaders make assumptions, they may overlook key factors driving desired outcomes.
January 14
Marketing | Features
More Effective Marketing Could Convince The Vaccine Hesitant To Change Their Ways
November 03
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
Why you should know the varieties of customer engagement types.
November 03
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Time To Rethink Social Climbers
November 03
Strategy | Features
Companies Rely on Strategic Planning. The Problem: Many are Doing it Wrong.
October 27
Marketing | Peer-Reviewed Research
The Surprising Effect of Non-Tiered Loyalty Programs
September 15
Regulation | Peer-Reviewed Research
How a rule to protect consumers reduced access to credit
July 19
Data Analysis | Peer-Reviewed Research
Revisiting the merits of nondigital data collecting
July 19
Workplace Culture | Peer-Reviewed Research
How Your Mind’s Eye Affects Performance
June 28
