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August 26, 2022
Take 5: How to Improve the Odds of Breakthrough Innovation
Thorny problems demand novel solutions. Here’s what it takes to move beyond incremental tweaks.
Sara Moreira, Dimitris Papanikolaou, Niko Matouschek, Kieu-Trang Nguyen, Dashun Wang, Benjamin F. Jones and and coauthors
August 15, 2022
5 Trends to Watch as the Economy Emerges from the Pandemic
From inflation and remote work to climate change, here’s where the global economy appears to be headed.
Sergio Rebelo
August 2, 2022
What’s the Secret to Successful Innovation?
Hint: it’s not the product itself.
David Schonthal
August 1, 2022
Whiz! Bang! Boom! Energetic Ads Hold Viewers’ Attention
Louder, busier commercials are the new norm. And they seem to be working.
Joonhyuk Yang, Yingkang Xie, Lakshman Krishnamurthi and Purush Papatla
August 1, 2022
The Surprising Way Crowd Size Affects Our Tendency to Cheat
Organizations would be wise to understand the psychology behind this phenomenon.
Celia Chui, Maryam Kouchaki and Francesca Gino
July 27, 2022
How Is the Twitter–Musk Showdown Likely to Play Out? An Expert Weighs In.
“In my view, there is a lot of hypocrisy here from Musk.”
José Maria Liberti
July 12, 2022
Jeff Ubben Explains His “Anti-ESG ESG” Investment Strategy
In a recent conversation with Kellogg’s Robert Korajczyk, the hedge-fund leader breaks down his unique approach to mission-driven investing.
Robert Korajczyk and Jeff Ubben
July 7, 2022
Does the Public Benefit from the Scientific Research It Funds?
A new study quantifies how U.S. taxpayer-funded research is used in patents, media, and policy decisions.
Yin Yin, Yuxiao Dong, Kuansan Wang, Dashun Wang and Benjamin F. Jones
July 5, 2022
Where Does Capitalism Go Next?
A conversation on “creative destruction,” growth, and designing a more equitable capitalist future.
Benjamin F. Jones and Philippe Aghion
July 1, 2022
How to Build a More Diverse Environmental Movement
People of color will disproportionately suffer from climate change, yet there is a striking lack of diversity in mainstream environmental organizations. Broadening what counts as an environmental issue could build a larger, more inclusive coalition.
Neil A. Lewis, Dorainne J. Green, Ajua Duker and Ivuoma Ngozi Onyeador
July 1, 2022
The Desire to Be Acquired Is Stifling Innovation at Startups
The result is “more-conventional, less-radical, less-novel innovation,” adding a new wrinkle to antitrust debates.
Steven Callander and Niko Matouschek
June 21, 2022
Where Is the U.S. Healthcare Industry Headed?
New business models abound, private equity is expanding, and healthcare workers are hard to find.
David Dranove and Craig Garthwaite
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
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