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How businesses should use crowdvoting
In recent years, businesses have been tapping the internet to cheaply and simply survey a large base of potential customers.
Why robots may not replace humans after all
Robots' effects on human employment may not be as profound as some have feared.
As wealth expands in China, so does income inequality
The gap between the wealthiest and poorest Chinese citizens has grown significantly over the past 40 years.
Why the public hates performance-enhancing drugs, and what it means for athletes
While people respond to perceived violations of fairness, they respond more to laws, regulations, and health risks.
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Have central bankers lost their power?
Evidence is revealing the power, limits, and confounding effects of monetary policy.
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How to listen for the hidden data in earnings calls
Research is uncovering the messages that managers may not be intending to send—and that investors should learn to listen for.
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Why stock returns under Trump might disappoint investors
Market performance under Republican presidents may be in part due to timing.
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Economics and the human instinct for storytelling
Why understanding dramatic economic events requires searching for the narratives that underlie them.
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What are venture capitalists looking for in start-ups?
Venture capitalists doling out millions to back big ideas may be less interested in the product than in the people developing the product, research suggests.
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When making a profit was immoral
What the story of a 17th-century tradesman tells us about capitalism’s evolution.