Economics
All in the Family
Grantmaking of family and non-family foundations differ in predictable ways
Researchers: Razvan Lungeanu and John L. Ward
November 1, 2012
Policy
Which Form of Government Is Best?
Democracies may not outlast dictatorships, but they adapt better.
Researchers: Daron Acemoglu, Georgy Egorov and Konstantin Sonin
November 1, 2012
Policy
Why Are Presidents Less Effective than Prime Ministers?
Using game theory to model political systems leads to surprising insights.
Researchers: Daniel Diermeier, Pohan Fong and Razvan Vlaicu
November 1, 2012
Marketing
Peeking Inside the Wallet
How much do consumers spend on their credit cards?
Researchers: Yuxin Chen and Joel H. Steckel
November 1, 2012
Finance & Accounting
The Risk of Risk Avoidance
Firms with high managerial ownership may invest too cautiously
Researchers: Vasia Panousi and Dimitris Papanikolaou
October 1, 2012
Leadership
Flattery's Dark Side
Why you may want to consider how much you compliment
Researchers: Sun Hyun Park, James D. Westphal and Ithai Stern
October 1, 2012
Operations
How Much Is Your Customer's Time Worth?
If you are in fast food, a surprising amount
Researchers: Gad Allon, Awi Federgruen and Margaret Pierson
October 1, 2012
Finance & Accounting
Why Debt Markets Collapse
Information is key
Researchers: Michael J. Fishman and Jonathan A. Parker
October 1, 2012
Marketing
Balancing Results and Revenue
Tweaking keyword auctions to benefit search engines and Internet users
Researchers: Song Yao and Carl F. Mela
October 1, 2012
Leadership
Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling
Women lend women a helping hand to obtain top positions
Researchers: David A. Matsa and Amalia R. Miller
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Marketing
Are Numbers Gendered?
What they reveal about the human mind
Researchers: James Wilkie and Galen Bodenhausen
September 4, 2012
Leadership
Is There a Female Leadership Style?
Data suggests the answer is “Yes”
Researchers: David A. Matsa and Amalia R. Miller
September 4, 2012
Careers
Leveling the Playing Field
Small tweaks help first-generation college students succeed
Researchers: Nicole Stephens, Stephanie A. Fryberg, Hazel Rose Markus, Camille S. Johnson and Rebecca Covarrubias
September 4, 2012
Politics & Elections
Braggarts Become Leaders
Women at a disadvantage when competing for leadership positions
Researchers: Ernesto Reuben, Pedro Rey-Biel, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales
September 4, 2012
More than Risk Management
Non-hedging derivatives broadly used, but also broaden risks
Researchers: Hariom Manchiraju, Spencer Pierce and Swaminathan Sridharan
August 3, 2012
Finance & Accounting
Housing’s Albatross
Negative equity weighs on the market
Researchers: Brian Melzer
August 3, 2012
Policy
The Low Cost of Capturing Carbon
A climate-friendly technology may be cheaper than we thought
Researchers: Özge İşlegen and Stefan J. Reichelstein
August 3, 2012
Economics
Who Wins with the Smart Grid?
Uncertain economics cloud the grid’s future
Researchers: Luciano de Castro and Joísa Dutra
August 3, 2012
