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March 4, 2025
Why Small Firms Take a Pass on Profitable Opportunities
And how they can be encouraged to buy in.
Paul Gertler, Sean Higgins, Ulrike Malmendier and Waldo Ojeda

March 1, 2025
Does Satire Soften the Blow of Criticism?
Quite the opposite, in fact, even if it comes in the form of humorous memes, videos, or headlines.
Hooria Jazaieri and Derek D. Rucker

March 1, 2025
How to Encourage Authenticity at Work
The right conditions can help people, particularly those from marginalized groups, feel more comfortable with expressing their true selves.
Cynthia S. Wang and and coauthors

March 1, 2025
5 Ways Business Leaders Can Address Implicit Bias
“Inclusive leadership is actually an intrinsic goal that most people have, regardless of their politics.”
Tessa Charlesworth

March 1, 2025
2 New Indices to Measure Stock Market Volatility
Unlike the VIX, these indices—SPOTVOL and LTV—distinguish between day-to-day volatility and investor fears of a “black swan” event.
Torben Andersen, Chun He and Viktor Todorov

February 1, 2025
What Population Trends in Lisbon Tell Us about the Future of Global Cities
What Population Trends in Lisbon Tell Us about the

February 1, 2025
What Happens to Communication When Part of a Team Is Relocated?
As one cancer center expanded, relocation of some clinicians led to fewer in-person interactions for all.
Jillian Chown and and coauthors

February 1, 2025
Customers Will Pay More for Products That Feature Diversity in Ads
When an ad features people of different ages, races, genders, or nationalities, consumers believe the brand offers greater variety and is more creative.
Uzma Khan, Saetbyeol Kim, Suwon Choi and Aparna Labroo

February 1, 2025
When Businesses Square Off with “Superstar” Competitors
A corporate behemoth like Apple or Amazon entering a new market is generally bad news for other firms in the space. But not always.
Stephanie Cheng, Dushyantkumar Vyas, Regina Wittenberg Moerman and Wuyang Zhao

February 1, 2025
When Distributing Aid, Consider Whether It Will Be Seen as a Handout or a Helping Hand
In-kind donations are often more welcome than cash, new research finds.
Samantha Kassirer, Ata Jami and Maryam Kouchaki

February 1, 2025
5 Tips for Finding the Right Angels
Not all investors are created equal. Entrepreneurs should look for ones who share their vision.
Jeffrey Eschbach

January 21, 2025
3 Questions to Ask Before Launching a New AI Tool
Like any other new technology, AI should be vetted through a strong product-development cycle.
Hatim Rahman and Elizabeth Gerber

January 16, 2025
For Girls, Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship Can Be a Game-Changer
Being surrounded by entrepreneurs at a critical age can shape girls’ educational and career trajectories.
Mikkel Mertz, Maddalena Ronchi and Viola Salvestrini

January 1, 2025
What Drives Corporate Activism?
When companies take a public stance on contentious social issues, the impetus often comes from within.
Anna McKean and Brayden King

January 1, 2025
How a Weak Sense of Self Encourages Bad Behavior
“When people don’t know who they are, they think their moral actions don’t really reflect who they are.”
Jane Jiaqian Wang and Rima Touré-Tillery

January 1, 2025
Scientists Don’t Want to Get Scooped—and It’s Hurting Science
Researchers are rewarded for being the first to discover and publish new findings. But the incentives can come at a cost.
Ryan Hill and Carolyn Stein

December 9, 2024
How New CEOs Can Start Off on the Right Foot with Their Board
Building a constructive relationship requires setting expectations, communicating clearly, and holding each other accountable
Harry M. Kraemer

December 1, 2024
Online Sports Betting Is Draining Household Savings
Most impacted are the bettors who can least afford it, new research shows.
Scott R. Baker, Justin Balthrop, Mark J. Johnson, Jason D. Kotter and Kevin Pisciotta

December 1, 2024
When Our Work Is Disrupted, the Story We Tell Matters
Pandemic-era lab, school, and daycare closures threatened the careers of people in “up or out” professions. Employees benefited from the opportunity to frame these productivity lapses as temporary and out of their control.
Lauren Rivera, Katherine Weisshaar and András Tilcsik

December 1, 2024
Half of All Species Might Face Extinction. Could Biodiversity Bonds Help?
Maybe. But don’t expect investors to cut governments a break.
Fukang Chen, Minhao Chen, Lin William Cong, Haoyu Gao and Jacopo Ponticelli
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