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August 1, 2025

How Trade Secrets Fuel the International Auto Industry

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

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August 1, 2025

When Banks Get Picky about Lending, the Economy May Suffer

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

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August 1, 2025

When AI Thinks Too Much Like a Human

Generative AI models are susceptible to the same errors that humans make when interpreting statistical results.

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August 1, 2025

Surge Pricing in Aisle Five?

Despite concern, the use of digital price tags in grocery stores hasn’t moved the needle on costs for consumers.

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July 24, 2025

Is Tenure a Golden Age for Research?

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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July 18, 2025

How Peace Can Be Good for Business

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

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July 15, 2025

Take 5: Making Communication Work … at Work

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

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July 14, 2025

Does an Athletic Past Give Job Applicants a Lift?

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

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July 11, 2025

5 Tips for Preparing to Scale Your Startup

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

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July 1, 2025

Knock Knock. Who’s There? Generative AI.

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

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July 1, 2025

Investment Transparency Encourages Copycats—and Creates Risks

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

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June 25, 2025

Slowing AI’s Domino Effect on Workplace Inequality

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

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June 16, 2025

What Makes the U.S. Dollar So Special?

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.

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June 14, 2025

How Your Business Can Adapt to Tariffs—and Come Out Ahead

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

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June 10, 2025

Nepotism Can Be a Good Thing in Family Business—If You Get These 4 Things Right

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

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June 1, 2025

The Upside of Recruiting Your Rivals

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

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June 1, 2025

No Credit History? No Problem.

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

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June 1, 2025

The AI Tidal Wave Doesn’t Have to Drown Workers

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

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May 28, 2025

When Experts Pivot, They Pay a Price

“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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May 1, 2025

Meet Mr. Treadmill, Your Workout Buddy

Need some extra motivation to reach your fitness goals? Anthropomorphizing objects can help, new research shows.

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