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    • 30 May 2023
    • Research & Ideas

    Can AI Predict Whether Shoppers Would Pick Crest or Colgate?

    Is it the end of customer surveys? Definitely not, but research by Ayelet Israeli sheds light on the potential for generative AI to improve market research. But first, businesses will need to learn to harness the technology.

    • 30 May 2023
    • Research & Ideas

    Can AI Predict Whether Shoppers Would Pick Crest Over Colgate?

    by Kristen Senz

    Is it the end of customer surveys? Definitely not, but research by Ayelet Israeli sheds light on the potential for generative AI to improve market research. But first, businesses will need to learn to harness the technology.

    • 23 May 2023
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    Face Value: Do Certain Physical Features Help People Get Ahead?

    by Kara Baskin

    Society seems to reward people with particular facial features. Research by Shunyuan Zhang and colleagues uses machine learning to analyze traits that people associate with charisma. The findings highlight opportunities to enhance one's image—and challenge bias.

    • 23 May 2023
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    Lessons on Life, Graffiti, and Value: 'It's in That Darkness That You Can Actually Develop and Evolve'

    by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette

    The art world has only recently started to place value on graffiti, but for James Riley, the craft's contribution to his life has been indelible. He reflects on his youth in Los Angeles, his art, and his research.

    • 09 May 2023
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    Where to Find Remote Work Now: 250 Million Job Postings Paint a Complex Picture

    by Rachel Layne

    While many companies let employees work remotely during the height of COVID-19, conditions have since become more nuanced, according to research by Raffaella Sadun and colleagues. What do these shifts mean for talent managers?

    • 08 May 2023
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    How Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Crushed Crowdfunding for Minority Entrepreneurs

    by Scott Van Voorhis

    When public anxiety about immigration surges, Black, Asian, and Hispanic inventors have a harder time raising funds for new ideas on Kickstarter, says research by William Kerr. What can platforms do to confront bias in entrepreneurial finance?

    • 03 May 2023
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    Why Confronting Racism in AI 'Creates a Better Future for All of Us'

    by Barbara DeLollis

    Rather than build on biased data and technology from the past, artificial intelligence has an opportunity to do better, says Business in Global Society Fellow Broderick Turner. He highlights three myths that prevent business leaders from breaking down racial inequality.

    • 21 Apr 2023
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    The $15 Billion Question: Have Loot Boxes Turned Video Gaming into Gambling?

    by Scott Van Voorhis

    Critics say loot boxes—major revenue streams for video game companies—entice young players to overspend. Can regulators protect consumers without dampening the thrill of the game? Research by Tomomichi Amano and colleague.

    • 18 Apr 2023
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    What Happens When Banks Ditch Coal: The Impact Is 'More Than Anyone Thought'

    by Barbara DeLollis

    Bank divestment policies that target coal reduced carbon dioxide emissions, says research by Boris Vallée and Daniel Green. Could the finance industry do even more to confront climate change?

    • 18 Apr 2023
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    The Best Person to Lead Your Company Doesn't Work There—Yet

    by Rachel Layne

    Recruiting new executive talent to revive portfolio companies has helped private equity funds outperform major stock indexes, says research by Paul Gompers. Why don't more public companies go beyond their senior executives when looking for top leaders?

    • 11 Apr 2023
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    Is Amazon a Retailer, a Tech Firm, or a Media Company? How AI Can Help Investors Decide

    by Danielle Kost

    More companies are bringing seemingly unrelated businesses together in new ways, challenging traditional stock categories. MarcAntonio Awada and Suraj Srinivasan discuss how applying machine learning to regulatory data could reveal new opportunities for investors.

    • 07 Apr 2023
    • Research & Ideas

    When Celebrity ‘Crypto-Influencers’ Rake in Cash, Investors Lose Big

    by Kristen Senz

    Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and other entertainers have been accused of promoting crypto products on social media without disclosing conflicts. Research by Joseph Pacelli shows what can happen to eager investors who follow them.

    • 31 Mar 2023
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    Can a ‘Basic Bundle’ of Health Insurance Cure Coverage Gaps and Spur Innovation?

    by Kasandra Brabaw

    One in 10 people in America lack health insurance, resulting in $40 billion of care that goes unpaid each year. Amitabh Chandra and colleagues say ensuring basic coverage for all residents, as other wealthy nations do, could address the most acute needs and unlock efficiency.

    • 28 Mar 2023
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    The FDA’s Speedy Drug Approvals Are Safe: A Win-Win for Patients and Pharma Innovation

    by Kasandra Brabaw

    Expediting so-called breakthrough therapies has saved millions of dollars in research time without compromising drug safety or efficacy, says research by Ariel Stern, Amitabh Chandra, and colleagues. Could policymakers harness the approach to bring life-saving treatments to the market faster?

    • 23 Mar 2023
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    As Climate Fears Mount, More Investors Turn to 'ESG' Funds Despite Few Rules

    by Rachel Layne

    Regulations and ratings remain murky, but that's not deterring climate-conscious investors from paying more for funds with an ESG label. Research by Mark Egan and Malcolm Baker sizes up the premium these funds command. Is it time for more standards in impact investing?

    • 16 Mar 2023
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    Why Business Travel Still Matters in a Zoom World

    by Kara Baskin

    Meeting in person can make all the difference for colleagues from different time zones or cultural backgrounds. A study by Prithwiraj Choudhury traces flight patterns among 5,000 airports around the world to show how business travel propels innovation.

    • 13 Mar 2023
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    The Power of Personal Connections: How Shared Experiences Boost Performance

    by Rachel Layne

    Doctors who train together go on to provide better patient care later in their careers. What could teams in other industries learn? Research by Maximilian Pany and J. Michael McWilliams.

    • 13 Mar 2023
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    What Would It Take to Unlock Microfinance's Full Potential?

    by Jen McFarland Flint

    Microfinance has been seen as a vehicle for economic mobility in developing countries, but the results have been mixed. Research by Natalia Rigol and Ben Roth probes how different lending approaches might serve entrepreneurs better.

    • 03 Mar 2023
    • Research & Ideas

    When Showing Know-How Backfires for Women Managers

    by Kara Baskin

    Women managers might think they need to roll up their sleeves and work alongside their teams to show their mettle. But research by Alexandra Feldberg shows how this strategy can work against them. How can employers provide more support?

    • 28 Feb 2023
    • Research & Ideas

    Can Apprenticeships Work in the US? Employers Seeking New Talent Pipelines Take Note

    by Michael Blanding

    What if the conventional college-and-internship route doesn't give future employees the skills they need to build tomorrow's companies? Research by Joseph Fuller and colleagues illustrates the advantages that apprenticeships can provide to employees and young talent.

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