Healthcare
We Hear a Lot about New Drugs. But What Spurs Innovation in Medical Procedures?
There’s been little research on what brings about new procedures, despite how life-changing they can be.
Researchers: David Dranove, Craig Garthwaite, Christopher Heard and Bingxiao Wu
April 5, 2022
Economics
When Interest Rates Climb, Some Workers Are Left Behind
When the Fed moves to cool the economy, it can disproportionately hurt female, Black, and less-educated workers in slack labor markets.
Researchers: Nittai K. Bergman, David A. Matsa and Michael Weber
April 4, 2022
Marketing
To Boost Engagement, News Orgs Need to Reconsider the Click
Not all pageviews are equal. Indeed, some clicks actually spur people to unsubscribe from a site.
Researchers: Yayu Zhou, Bobby J. Calder, Edward Malthouse and Yasaman Kamyab Hessary
April 1, 2022
Healthcare
How Social Stigma Can Dissuade Us from Taking Care of Our Health
A new study explores the decisions that go into seeking preventative care.
Researchers: Chethana Achar, Lea Dunn and Nidhi Agrawal
April 1, 2022
Organizations
Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Company?
There’s a reason more and more organizations are considering this option.
Researchers: Benjamin Friedrich
March 24, 2022
Strategy
Podcast: How to Design Incentives That Motivate Employees
On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we learn why it’s not always as simple as handing out a performance bonus.
Researchers: George Georgiadis
March 21, 2022
Economics
Will Putin's War Slow China's Growth?
The additional spike in food and energy prices caused by the Russia–Ukraine conflict could be devastating for China. But the country’s neutral political stance toward the war may also yield economic gains.
Researchers: Nancy Qian
March 17, 2022
Finance & Accounting
What Can We Learn from Amazon’s Stock Split?
We may have to wait and see what this move signals for the tech sector.
Researchers: Efraim Benmelech
March 17, 2022
Policy
5 Things You May Not Know about Tax Policy
How do income taxes impact people’s career choices? And do soda taxes actually work?
Researchers: Charles Nathanson, Anna Tuchman, Filippo Mezzanotti, Therese McGuire and Sergio Rebelo
March 14, 2022
Policy
How Climate Disasters Ripple Through the Labor Market
Environmental crises are increasingly leading workers to migrate. What happens next?
Researchers: Albert Christoph, Paula Bustos and Jacopo Ponticelli
March 11, 2022
Marketing
We React Differently to Paper vs. Digital Requests
Our willingness to act virtuously changes depending on how we’re asked.
Researchers: Rima Touré-Tillery and Lili Wang
March 8, 2022
Leadership
Podcast: Cybersecurity, Part 2 | How to Respond to a Breach
In the second episode of our two-part series, former NSA director Mike Rogers discusses what to do if your defensive tactics have failed and your network is exposed.
Researchers: Michael Rogers
March 7, 2022
Leadership
3 DEI Leadership Lessons from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination
Studying Biden’s nomination process can help leaders “better connect their creeds and their deeds.”
Researchers: Nicholas Pearce
March 6, 2022
Social Impact
Why Accusations of Discrimination Often Morph into Debates about Free Speech
A study of the psychology behind this common rhetorical tactic.
Researchers: Felix Danbold, Ivuoma Ngozi Onyeador and Miguel M. Unzueta
March 1, 2022
Data Analytics
How Gig Workers Push Back Against Their “Digital Boss”
Instead of having managers, these workers are beholden to customer reviews. The relationship is rocky.
Researchers: Hatim Rahman and Lindsey Cameron
March 1, 2022
Leadership
Podcast: Cybersecurity, Part 1 | How to Avoid Becoming a Target
In the first episode of our two-part series, former NSA director Michael Rogers shares strategies for protecting your organization from a cyberattack.
Researchers: Michael Rogers
February 28, 2022
Strategy
What Does the Invasion of Ukraine Mean for Cybersecurity?
Former NSA director Michael Rogers discusses the implications for companies.
Researchers: Michael Rogers
February 25, 2022
Finance & Accounting
Meme Trading Is Not Dead—It Will Continue to Rile Markets
Investors are going to continue using social media to gain a trading edge.
Researchers: Phillip Braun
February 24, 2022
Economics
6 Takeaways on Today’s Economy
A finance professor breaks down the data on inflation, the labor market, and the future of cities.
Researchers: Sergio Rebelo
February 10, 2022
Leadership
Podcast: How to Lead a Great Virtual Meeting
Zoom doesn’t have to be a drag. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we discuss some rules of the road.
Researchers: Leigh Thompson
February 8, 2022
