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Where do goals come from?
A philosopher and a psychologist compare notes on the mysteries of personal growth
How likely is that company to survive a downturn?
Research identifies 12 accounting fundamentals that could predict failure during a recession.
A new explanation for stock market returns: Short memories
Investors’ expectations of future market fundamentals are informed by relatively recent experiences of growth.
How income-based segregation stifles social mobility
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Does America have an antitrust problem?
Markets are becoming more concentrated—and, arguably, less competitive.
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Secrets of wait loss
As life moves faster, everyone’s patience is wearing thin. Who gets to the head of the line quickest?
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Demand for niche products is growing
Marketers will have to cater to increasingly narrow tastes.
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How (in)accurate is machine learning?
Evaluating the performance of machine-learning tools isn't always easily done.
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A problem with hospital ratings—and how to fix it
A new model for rating and ranking hospital performance draws on a concept from portfolio management.
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Why the government shouldn’t intervene in strikes
Conflict produces generally desirable results for society.