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Game theory shows that it often makes sense for judges to rule at random.

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Being too restrictive about who can borrow has ripple effects that can prolong economic downturns.

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To expand into China, companies like Toyota, Volkswagen, and BMW were required to work with local manufacturers, who then gained access to crucial knowledge.

The answer may surprise you.

A large study finds that there’s a trade-off. While tenured researchers may publish less, they often come up with more novel ideas.

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Expanding ESG strategies to include conflict reduction can benefit both companies and the regions in which they operate.

Embrace vulnerability, know when to keep silent, and other strategies from Kellogg faculty.

The competitive edge athletes get in the job market may come at the expense of candidates with other life experiences.

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Before hitting “go” on a growth strategy, founders need to make sure they are ready. Here’s a pre-flight checklist for entrepreneurs.

Maintaining business relationships can be invaluable.

Sincere apologies show those around you that you understand and are willing to learn from your mistakes.

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In new situations, we tend to rely on past strategies to guide our decisions—even when a fresh approach may be better.

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Learning that a joke, a story, or art came from AI boosts our confidence in our creativity.

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Nurturing markets in areas where products or services are needed but conspicuously absent is about more than supply and demand.

While regulations nudge insurance companies toward prudent portfolios, they may also increase systemic fragility.

When you don’t just switch companies but entire sectors, you need to do your homework, focus on the culture, and build credibility fast.

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Choices we make during model design and implementation can ease AI’s downstream damage—and amplify its benefits.

Despite its ups and downs, the dollar has maintained global dominance for years. New research shows why that is—and why it might not last forever.

Start by finding alternative sourcing locations. And if you don’t have them, build them now.

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When Kellogg’s Craig Wortmann lost a portion of his leg to cancer, he felt like he lost part of his identity, too. On this episode of The Insightful Leader podcast, he offers a guide to “bouncing back better.”

Here’s a cautious promotion of strategic nepotism in the family business.

Teams that acquire players from their competitors gain an advantage that goes beyond pure skill.

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A new type of score looks at people’s shopping behaviors and utility payments to determine their eligibility for loans and credit cards.

As AI replaces job responsibilities, it creates just as many opportunities, new research shows.

Leaders across industries can learn from Pope Leo XIV’s balanced perspective.

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“It’s not like we can’t enter a new area and hit a home run, but there’s just a far, far lower chance of that happening.”

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