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The C-suite is becoming more politically polarized
Top executives are increasingly clustering with each other on the basis of political party.
How human psychology explains exclusive brands—and exclusionary policies
People put greater value on things that other people want but can’t have.
Elisabeth Kempf says to beware of polarization in your office
Professional contexts aren’t immune to partisan fragmentation.
Deeply divided elections cloud economic policy
Close, polarized contests help dial up economic policy uncertainty.
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How the 1 percent’s savings buried the middle class in debt
Research suggests that when the rich bank, the rest borrow.
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Is the Friedman doctrine still relevant in the 21st century?
A year of crises has heightened the debate about what corporations owe society.
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Online shoppers care where sellers are based—even for diapers
Location-branding effects can influence trade even within countries and for the sale of everyday items, research suggests.
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Can A.I. marketing help both customers and companies?
A panel of experts from academia and industry discusses how marketers can use A.I. responsibly.
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A big risk for companies: Low public support
Businesses must convince Americans they’re playing a positive societal role in order for voters to support business-friendly policies.
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Stricter mask-wearing rules are good business
Research suggests that consumers and business managers have tended to underestimate other people’s desire for stricter public-health measures.