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How to allocate subsidized housing more efficiently
Poorly designed waiting lists can be inefficient and unfair.
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.
Why central banks need to change their message
The US and European central banks thought they could manage their economies by bringing their secretive plans for interest-rate regulation into the light. But they didn’t account for an unreceptive public.
Don’t rely on the media to transmit Fed speak
Many Americans still exhibit a profound lack of awareness about inflation and the policies meant to guide it, according to research.
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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 do some companies ignore new technology?
The economic environment during which institutions emerge may have long-lasting effects on both culture and willingness to adopt valuable new offerings.