Authors

David Austen-Smith

Jeanne M. Brett

Alexander Chernev

David Dranove
Andrea Eisfeldt

Timothy Feddersen
Karsten Hansen

Robert Korajczyk

Angela Y. Lee

Beverly Walther
Articles

April 13, 2017
How Tight-knit and Individualistic Communities Adopt New Technologies Differently
Innovations from fax machines to WhatsApp spread faster in some societies than others.
Bryony Reich

April 14, 2017
Using Cell Phone Data to Predict the Next Epidemic
Whom you call is linked to where you travel, which dictates how viruses spread.
Pierre Deville, Chaoming Song, Nathan Eagle, Vincent D. Blondel, Albert-László Barabási and Dashun Wang

May 4, 2017
Alaskans Get an Annual Check from the State. How Do They Spend It?
The answer depends on a family’s income, but not in the way many economists expected.
Lorenz Kueng

May 5, 2017
How the U.S. Army Recruits and Retains Millennials
Lessons from the military on making the most of your ambitious millennial workforce.
Col. Robert Carr

May 8, 2017
Want to Network Like a Pro? Get Your Story Straight
You will meet hundreds of people this year. Are you ready?
Craig Wortmann

May 8, 2017
“If You’re Inconsistent, You’re Toast.”
Companies serious about social impact are taking a deliberate stand on issues in line with their core business.
Megan Kashner and Shannon Schuyler

May 8, 2017
Sitting Near a High-Performer Can Make You Better at Your Job
“Spillover” from certain coworkers can boost our productivity—or jeopardize our employment.
Michael Housman and Dylan Minor

May 8, 2017
Take 5: How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Advice from Kellogg faculty experts on starting and running your own business.
Scott R. Baker, Sean Johnson, Benjamin F. Jones, David Schonthal, Nicole Staple and Gabriel Vehovsky

June 6, 2017
Does Immigration Help or Hurt Local Economies?
Historically, where immigrants cluster in the U.S., prosperity follows.
Nathan Nunn, Nancy Qian and Sandra Sequeira

June 6, 2017
The Puzzling Case of Why Syndicated Loans Are Cheaper in June than January
Research shows that interest rates are lower for borrowers who can plan ahead.
Justin Murfin and Mitchell A. Petersen

June 6, 2017
To Improve Fundraising, Give Donors a Local Connection
Research offers concrete strategies for appealing to donors who want to make an impact.
Rima Touré-Tillery and Ayelet Fishbach

June 6, 2017
What Makes an Online Flash Sale Successful?
When ratings and reviews aren’t enough, showing that a deal is popular can convince others to buy.
Ruomeng Cui, Dennis J. Zhang and Achal Bassamboo

June 6, 2017
Podcast: How to Avoid Five Common Career Pitfalls
Plus, a study shows an upside for companies that hire ex-offenders.
Carter Cast and Dylan Minor

June 6, 2017
How to Maintain Strong Friendships as You Move Through Your Career
What the science of regret says about work–life balance and prioritizing close relationships.
Neal J. Roese

June 8, 2017
A New Way for Companies to Measure Consumer Engagement
Brands see value in connecting with customers through meaningful experiences. Research backs this strategy.
Bobby J. Calder, Mathew S Isaac and Edward Malthouse

June 8, 2017
Take 5: How Humans Benefit as Machines Get Smarter
Kellogg faculty explain how human–machine partnerships can improve everything from your commute to your self-esteem.
Brenna Argall, David Ferrucci, Eli J. Finkel, Todd Murphey, Rima Touré-Tillery, Brian Uzzi and Adam Waytz

June 19, 2017
Is an Unpredictable Leader Good for National Security?
Think the goal is to keep your enemies guessing? Game theory suggests otherwise.
Sandeep Baliga

July 5, 2017
Four Strategies for Cultivating Strong Leaders Internally
A retired brigadier general explains how companies can prioritize talent development.
Bernard Banks

July 5, 2017
Take 5: How to Motivate Employees
Research sheds light on which employee incentives work best.
Rongzhu Ke, Jin Li, Michael Powell, Daniel Barron, George Georgiadis, Jeroen Swinkels, Todd A. Gormley, David A. Matsa, Julia D. Hur, Loran Nordgren and Erika Deserranno

July 6, 2017
Why Do Companies Turn Down Profitable Investments?
Limited organizational bandwidth can restrict managers’ options.
Ravi Jagannathan, David A. Matsa, Iwan Meier and Veha Tarhan
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