Strategy
The Importance of Appearing Savvy
Women especially benefit from knowing market rates for car repairs
Researchers: Meghan Busse, Ayelet Israeli and Florian Zettelmeyer
June 3, 2013
Finance & Accounting
When Booms Go Bust
The housing market is finally on the upswing. Will it last?
Researchers: A. Craig Burnside, Martin Eichenbaum and Sergio Rebelo
May 5, 2013
Economics
Is the Sunk Cost Fallacy Actually Smart Business?
It is a mistake—but a useful one
Researchers: Sandeep Baliga and Jeffrey Ely
May 5, 2013
Entrepreneurship
Why Inventors Become Entrepreneurs
Tacit knowledge is critical for innovation
Researchers: Daniel Spulber
May 5, 2013
Economics
Teaming Up to Cash In
How does competition work in the venture capital industry?
Researchers: Yael V Hochberg, Michael J. Mazzeo and Ryan McDevitt
April 4, 2013
Policy
All Gain from Guaranteed Access to Key Goods and Services
A guaranteed minimum distribution system is optimal
Researchers: Xavier Calsamiglia, Teresa Garcia-Milà and Therese McGuire
April 3, 2013
Careers
Hirable Like Me
Interviewers favor applicants who remind them of themselves
Researchers: Lauren Rivera
April 3, 2013
Leadership
What Makes an “Act of God”?
Why some use religion to make sense of natural disasters
Researchers: Nicole Stephens
April 3, 2013
Marketing
To Defend or Not to Defend?
What to do when a competitor enters your industry
Researchers: Timothy Calkins
April 3, 2013
Marketing
That Brand Sells What?
How to take a successful brand into uncharted territory
Researchers: Tom Meyvis, Kelly Goldsmith and Ravi Dhar
March 13, 2013
Collaborate Better
A Q&A with Leigh Thompson about working creatively in teams
Researchers: Leigh Thompson
March 13, 2013
Economics
Who Wants to Be First Mate On a Sinking Ship?
Companies in financial distress have trouble attracting the talent they need to right themselves
Researchers: Jennifer Brown and David A. Matsa
March 13, 2013
Operations
Whipping the Supply Line into Shape
New insight into the bullwhip effect
Researchers: Robert L. Bray and Haim Mendelson
March 13, 2013
Social Impact
Managing the Reputational and Market Risks of Social Activism
Executives should understand how protesters actually affect financial performance
Researchers: Brayden King
March 4, 2013
Social Impact
Pinpointing the Value in CSR
The unexpected link between CSR spending and financial performance.
Researchers: Thomas Lys, James Naughton and Clare Wang
March 4, 2013
Social Impact
Being Smarter with CSR
This special issue devoted to corporate social responsibility (CSR), with articles written by our faculty, was published in conjunction with the Kellogg-Aspen Conference
Researchers: Nicola Persico
March 4, 2013
Social Impact
When and How to Drive Real Value with CSR
Executives can improve their bottom lines by using CSR in targeted circumstances.
Researchers: Daniel Diermeier
March 4, 2013
Social Impact
The Hidden Drivers of Corporate Sustainability Initiatives
Understanding the impact of everyday interactions can help rally support for initiatives.
Researchers: Klaus Weber
March 4, 2013
Policy
Mapping Toxicity
Bringing transparency to risk assessment
Researchers: Markus K. Brunnermeier, Gary B. Gorton and Arvind Krishnamurthy
February 1, 2013
Economics
Principles of Pricing
Counterintuitive ideas on pricing in a competitive environment
Researchers: Rakesh Vohra and Lakshman Krishnamurthi
February 1, 2013
