India retires rupee notes: the effect on the urban poor
In a surprise announcement on November 8, 2016, the government of India retired all banknotes of 500 and 1000 rupees from circulation, effective immediately. The... Read More
Identifying the course and cause of fashion’s inexorable cycles
Fashion has gone mainstream. This is not to say that haute couture has saturated the suburban mall. Rather, the broader force of fashion—the social dimension... Read More
Social comparisons influence our reasons for charitable giving
Why do we give to charitable organizations and causes? According to new research by Ann Schlosser at the University of Washington Foster School of Business,... Read More
How and why (some) accelerators expedite startup success
Entrepreneurial accelerators play an increasing role in the launch of new businesses. But do they expedite the development and success of early stage startups? Do... Read More
Political ideology of corporate boards influences CEO compensation
Firms governed by politically conservative boards of directors pay their CEOs more money than do firms with more liberal-leaning boards. That’s the conclusion of a... Read More
Online “beauty contest” auctions for IT freelancers may favor hiring locally over offshoring
The online auction has become a favored mechanism of transaction in the emerging “gig economy” for IT services. It virtually erases geographic borders from this new marketplace... Read More
Accounting for human nature, parallel queues beat single on service speed
Death, taxes… and waiting in lines. Yes, it might be time for the everyday act of queuing to join the short list of Most Inevitable... Read More
A company’s political ideology predicts its commitment to social responsibility
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that corporations are, essentially, people. They enjoy many of the same rights and responsibilities as individual Americans. But do... Read More
Quality sleep is essential to inspire—and to be inspired
Well-rested leaders are more capable of inspiring followers. And well-rested followers are more likely to be inspired by charismatic leaders. That’s the gist of a... Read More
Ethnic brand imagery activates stereotypes—in liberals
Cleveland Indians. Atlanta Braves. Washington “Football Team.” The names and mascots of these longstanding professional sports franchises are considered politically incorrect at best and, at worst,... Read More