Politics & Elections

The Oprah Effect

Celebrity endorsement of political candidates can make a difference at the polls.

Marketing

Buy Bigger, Feel More Powerful

Compensating for powerlessness through purchases

Networking to the Top

Social connectedness could explain wealth inequalities

Finance & Accounting

The Trouble with VPIN

New economic indicator fails to live up to its promises

Marketing

Answering Unasked Questions

Identifying bias in consumer surveys and compensating for it

Healthcare

Patients, Pricing, and Prescription Drugs

Maximizing social benefit from the Medicaid drug program

Policy

Making Up Our Minds

When are people individuals and when are they part of a group?

Strategy

Shipping's Bottom Line

How shipping charges influence online auction revenue

Marketing

Steady As She Goes

Stable prices keep customers happy

Operations

The Trick to Turn-and-Earn

Why the allocation mechanism smoothes demand fluctuations

Economics

Why Markets Tip to One Platform (or Not)

Uncovering the secrets of market tipping

Leadership

How Public Outrage Affects CEO Pay

Compensation changes but does not always decline

Finance & Accounting

Predicting Investment Shock Waves

How technological innovations affect risk premiums

Marketing

The Biggest Regret of All

Life begets regrets, but one looms larger than the others

Policy

The Theory of Planning a Successful Economic Recovery

Understanding coordination games is key

Leadership

Do Black Women Have More or Less Freedom as Leaders?

Understanding the roles of race and gender

Policy

Solving a Pricey Riddle

How monetary policy influences the economy

Marketing

A Dieting Conundrum

Why dieters underestimate calorie counts of meals

Policy

Just What the Market Ordered

How malpractice lawsuits punish negligent doctors

Policy

Hangover after the Tax Holiday

Little foreign income repatriated due to American Jobs Creation Act of 2004