Healthcare
Why Healthcare Spending Has Slowed
Is the Affordable Care Act getting too much credit?
Researchers: David Dranove, Craig Garthwaite and Christopher Ody
February 1, 2016
Policy
Does Democracy Curb Corruption?
A clever study investigates the link between where roads are built and who is in power.
Researchers: Robin Burgess, Remi Jedwab, Edward Miguel, Ameet Morjaria and Gerard Padró i Miquel
February 1, 2016
Leadership
Podcast: Executives, Put On Your Dancing Shoes
How lessons from the arts can help you become a more effective leader.
Researchers: Michelle L. Buck, Stephen Alltop, Jenai Cutcher West and Michael Gold
January 21, 2016
Marketing
"Nobody Asked for Uber"
Tim Calkins on profitable growth, strong brands, and delighting your customers.
Researchers: Timothy Calkins
January 14, 2016
Leadership
How Today’s Clergy Are Putting Their Faith in Management Training
Like CEOs, faith leaders face challenges running large organizations in a rapidly changing landscape.
Researchers: Nicholas Pearce, Liz Livingston Howard and Sally Blount
January 14, 2016
Marketing
Why No One Boasts About Being in the Top 9
Find the right way to tout your ranking.
Researchers: Mathew S Isaac, Aaron Brough and Kent Grayson
January 5, 2016
Entrepreneurship
Should You Skip the Startup?
The case for entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Researchers: Brad Morehead
January 4, 2016
Leadership
5 Ways to Motivate Employees
Beyond raises and reviews: Everyday ways to energize your team.
Researchers: Karen Cates
January 4, 2016
Policy
Can the Private Sector Solve the U.S. Infrastructure Crisis?
Why it may take public-private partnerships to keep our bridges from crumbling.
Researchers: David A. Besanko
January 4, 2016
Operations
Going Green Can Be Good for the Bottom Line
Sustainable operations and greater growth can go hand in hand.
Researchers: Özge İşlegen
January 4, 2016
Politics & Elections
To Rally Your Base, Buy Air Time
How political advertising is a zero-sum game.
Researchers: Jörg L. Spenkuch and David Toniatti
January 4, 2016
Marketing
How Much Do You Trust a Talking Raisin?
For some audiences, a “spokesthing” is more persuasive than a spokesperson.
Researchers: Rima Touré-Tillery and Ann L. McGill
January 4, 2016
Social Impact
How Hateful Rhetoric Can Create a Vicious Cycle of Dehumanization
The way we feel perceived can have dangerous consequences.
Researchers: Nour Kteily, Gordon Hodson and Emile Bruneau
January 4, 2016
Leadership
Podcast: Get the Most from Your Newest Team Members
Onboarding advice for organizations big and small.
Researchers: Col. Brian Halloran and Troy Henikoff
December 10, 2015
Social Impact
The Danger of Dehumanizing Others
People who think other groups are less evolved are more likely to support retaliation against them.
Researchers: Nour Kteily, Emile Bruneau, Adam Waytz and Sarah Cotterill
December 8, 2015
Data Analytics
Blinded by Statistical Significance
Putting too much stock in an arbitrary threshold may lead to bad decisions.
Researchers: Blakeley B. McShane and David Gal
December 7, 2015
Who Else Is Affected by Activist Investors?
Debtholders are bystanders with a lot on the line.
Researchers: Jayanthi Sunder, Shyam Sunder and Wan Wongsunwai
December 7, 2015
Operations
A Gentle Nudge Can Increase Participation in MOOCs
Reminders to collaborate benefit students in massive open online courses.
Researchers: Dennis J. Zhang, Gad Allon and Jan A. Van Mieghem
December 7, 2015
Marketing
How We Shop Differently on Our Phones
What’s in your cart? Depends on the device you are using.
Researchers: Rebecca Jen-Hui Wang, Edward Malthouse and Lakshman Krishnamurthi
December 7, 2015
Marketing
You Can Taste the Benevolence
If your customers know you donate to charity, will they like your products more?
Researchers: Alexander Chernev and Sean Blair
December 7, 2015
