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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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How to profit from magical thinking
Superstition pervades finance, real estate, and corporate settings. Managers and marketers can use it to their advantage.