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April 11, 2025
Our Colleagues’ Decisions May Influence Us More Than We Realize
The effect of peer influence “raises some interesting and potentially troubling questions about the nature of expertise and decision-making.”
Jillian Chown

April 1, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Successful Experiments
As companies innovate, the resulting complexity makes further growth more challenging.
Yudi Huang, Sébastien Martin and Zhiwei (Tony) Qin

April 1, 2025
Why That “Follow-Back” on Social Media Is Not Guaranteed
Regardless of their political ideology, people are less likely to follow back users from certain racial groups.
Krishnan Nair, Mohsen Mosleh and Maryam Kouchaki

April 1, 2025
How America’s News Diet Went from Local to National
While many view the internet as the death knell of local print journalism, the unraveling started decades earlier—with the rise of television.
Charles Angelucci, Julia Cagé and Michael Sinkinson

April 1, 2025
The Ripple Effect of an Uneven Credit Market
From freelancers to independent contractors, people who rely on temporary work are less likely to get loans and achieve life milestones.
David A. Matsa, Brian Melzer and Michał Zator

March 28, 2025
The Case for Muting the Boss
When discussing business strategy, leaders should leave room for new voices, who could spur the next big idea.
Sanjay Khosla

March 28, 2025
Build a Successful B2B Business by First Engaging Consumers
Take the backroad to a B2B business model by stimulating demand from the bottom up.
David Schonthal

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
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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
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