Economics
To Bluff or Not to Bluff
Game theory says it’s pure mathematics. But human psychology matters, too.
Researchers: Ehud Kalai and Kent Grayson
März 2, 2015
Marketing
Offering Points and Prizes Can Draw Customers
We overestimate how likely we are to win, making us willing to take a gamble on low-cost purchases.
Researchers: Kelly Goldsmith and On Amir
März 2, 2015
Leadership
See How the Right Diversity of Skills Can Help Your Team
Mix and match NBA lineups with this infographic.
Researchers: Edward (Ned) Smith and Yuan Hou
Februar 2, 2015
Strategy
Using Data to Call the Shots
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey talks leadership, decision making, and crunching numbers in the NBA.
Researchers: Daryl Morey
Februar 2, 2015
Entrepreneurship
Turning Problems into Profit
A transportation entrepreneur shows how to launch and grow a B2B start-up.
Researchers: Linda Darragh and Mathew Elenjickal
Februar 2, 2015
Leadership
Podcast: Mining NBA Data for Leadership Lessons
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey and Kellogg School faculty talk data analytics and team composition.
Researchers: J. Keith Murnighan and Edward (Ned) Smith
Februar 2, 2015
Leadership
How Diverse Should Your Team Be?
NBA data point to a sweet spot in balancing diversity and similarity of skills.
Researchers: Edward (Ned) Smith and Yuan Hou
Februar 2, 2015
Finance & Accounting
When Uncertainty Lingers, Growth Lags
Companies’ reluctance to act in the wake of a country’s economic shock can inhibit growth as much as the original shock itself.
Researchers: Scott R. Baker, Nicholas Bloom and Steven J. Davis
Januar 30, 2015
Leadership
Leading JC Penney Back to Growth
Three ways retailers can overcome leadership quagmires.
Researchers: Paul Hirsch
Januar 5, 2015
Leadership
Starting Off 2015 Right
Staying motivated to achieve personal and business growth.
Researchers: Blakeley B. McShane, Eli J. Finkel, Miguel Brendl and Sunil Chopra
Januar 5, 2015
Finance & Accounting
What Will It Take to Regulate the Stock Markets?
Better data and better cooperation are needed.
Researchers: Torben Andersen
Januar 5, 2015
How Citibank’s Culture Allowed Corruption to Thrive
Leaders can learn from a whistle-blower’s case against CitiMortgage.
Researchers: Adam Waytz
Januar 5, 2015
Leadership
Social Class Affects Why We Lie
The powerful are more likely to lie for their own benefit, and the powerless to help others.
Researchers: Derek D. Rucker, Adam D. Galinsky and David Dubois
Januar 5, 2015
Leadership
Why Bad Bosses Sabotage Their Teams
Bosses who crave power but fear they might lose it can undermine their teams’ productivity.
Researchers: Jon Maner and Charleen R. Case
Januar 5, 2015
Transforming Mining into a Development Industry
Can the industry become a responsible, reliable partner for local communities and the environment?
Researchers: Andrea Mustain
Januar 5, 2015
Nonprofit Collaborations Can Be Beneficial but Tricky
The complicated business of growing organizational mission.
Researchers: Donald Haider, Nicholas Pearce and Stacy Ratner
Dezember 2, 2014
Finance & Accounting
Understanding How Stock Traders Forage for Profit
Day traders behave like bees when deciding what to buy and sell.
Researchers: Serguei Saavedra, R. Dean Malmgren, Nicholas Switanek and Brian Uzzi
Dezember 1, 2014
Finance & Accounting
Is Your Household Liquid Enough?
Ample cash reserves aid households when faced with the unexpected.
Researchers: Scott R. Baker
Dezember 1, 2014
Marketing
What Donors Need to Hear to Open the Checkbook
Insights from marketing on how charities can grow by appealing to different kinds of donors.
Researchers: Kelly Goldsmith, Aparna Labroo, Angela Y. Lee and Derek D. Rucker
Dezember 1, 2014
Policy
Fixing the Next Mortgage Crisis
What if mortgages could be refinanced automatically?
Researchers: Janice C. Eberly and Arvind Krishnamurthy
Dezember 1, 2014
