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June 14, 2022
Real Estate Investors See Opportunity, Despite Inflation and Uncertainty
“The pace at which the world is changing in terms of how people use space is extremely exciting.”
Kimberly Adams, Seth Singerman and Efraim Benmelech

May 6, 2022
Can Investors Create Profitable Trading Strategies Based on Academic Findings?
It hasn’t been clear if information from the ivory tower translates to the trading-room floor. A new study tackles the question by looking at research on earnings announcements.
Matthew R. Lyle and Teri L. Yohn

May 5, 2022
Apple’s Inflation Problem
The company faces a “double whammy” due to its cash hoarding.
Efraim Benmelech

May 3, 2022
For Brands, Perfection Is Out and Authenticity Is In
“It helps you seem more trustworthy and enjoyable, like a friend who is going to give you advice on what to buy.”
Jacob D. Teeny

May 3, 2022
The Psychological Factor That Helps Shape Our Moral Decision-Making
We all have a preferred motivation style. When that aligns with how we’re approaching a specific goal, it can impact how ethical we are in sticky situations.
Chethana Achar and Angela Y. Lee

April 29, 2022
Why Are U.S. Companies Hoarding So Much Cash?
More than anything else, it comes down to taxes.
Michael Faulkender, Kristine W. Hankins and Mitchell A. Petersen

April 20, 2022
Be a Better Negotiator by Having a “BATNA”
Understand where you’re going when you can’t get to yes.
Leigh Thompson

April 5, 2022
We Hear a Lot about New Drugs. But What Spurs Innovation in Medical Procedures?
There’s been little research on what brings about new procedures, despite how life-changing they can be.
David Dranove, Craig Garthwaite, Christopher Heard and Bingxiao Wu

April 1, 2022
To Boost Engagement, News Orgs Need to Reconsider the Click
Not all pageviews are equal. Indeed, some clicks actually spur people to unsubscribe from a site.
Yayu Zhou, Bobby J. Calder, Edward Malthouse and Yasaman Kamyab Hessary

March 24, 2022
Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Company?
There’s a reason more and more organizations are considering this option.
Benjamin Friedrich

March 17, 2022
What Can We Learn from Amazon’s Stock Split?
We may have to wait and see what this move signals for the tech sector.
Efraim Benmelech

March 8, 2022
We React Differently to Paper vs. Digital Requests
Our willingness to act virtuously changes depending on how we’re asked.
Rima Touré-Tillery and Lili Wang

March 6, 2022
3 DEI Leadership Lessons from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination
Studying Biden’s nomination process can help leaders “better connect their creeds and their deeds.”
Nicholas Pearce

March 1, 2022
How Gig Workers Push Back Against Their “Digital Boss”
Instead of having managers, these workers are beholden to customer reviews. The relationship is rocky.
Hatim Rahman and Lindsey Cameron

February 25, 2022
What Does the Invasion of Ukraine Mean for Cybersecurity?
Former NSA director Michael Rogers discusses the implications for companies.
Michael Rogers

February 24, 2022
Meme Trading Is Not Dead—It Will Continue to Rile Markets
Investors are going to continue using social media to gain a trading edge.
Phillip Braun

February 3, 2022
Why Are Super Bowl Ads a Spectator Sport?
With the big game coming up, many fans are gearing up... to watch brands go toe-to-toe
Derek D. Rucker

February 3, 2022
How to Talk About Selling Your Startup without Causing Everyone to Panic
An excerpt from the new book Exit Right explains why you should have the “exit talk” early and often.
Mark Achler and Mert Iseri

February 2, 2022
Would Housing Cost Less If It Were Easier to Build New Homes? Surprisingly, Not Much.
A new study suggests that supply and demand are only part of a complex problem.
Charles Nathanson, Raven Molloy and Andrew Paciorek

February 1, 2022
Hoping to Drive Social Change at Work? Here’s a Tip.
Certain social movement hashtags and labels could turn off the allies you want to recruit.
Cynthia S. Wang, Jennifer A. Whitson, Brayden King and Rachel L. Ramirez
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