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What’s the Frequency? Quarterly Reporting Aids Investors
What’s the Frequency? Quarterly Reporting Aids Investors
When companies issue financial statements more often, investors do better at predicting future earnings
Texas McCombs
Aug 30
On Facebook Ads, Users May Dislike ‘Likes’
On Facebook Ads, Users May Dislike ‘Likes’
Lots of ‘likes’ can lead to fewer clicks — depending on who does the liking
Texas McCombs
Aug 27
For Metro Governments, Bigger May Not be Economically Better
For Metro Governments, Bigger May Not be Economically Better
Metro areas with more local governments have higher property values and wages
Texas McCombs
Aug 24
Social Responsibility Audits Can Bias Financial Ones
Social Responsibility Audits Can Bias Financial Ones
When the same firm does both kinds of reviews, a company may push for less stringent financial reports
Texas McCombs
Aug 13
When AI Aids Decisions, When Should Humans Override?
When AI Aids Decisions, When Should Humans Override?
Asking AI to explain its reasons does not always help humans make better decisions
Texas McCombs
Aug 7
To Predict Tax Revenue, Look at Corporate Earnings
To Predict Tax Revenue, Look at Corporate Earnings
States can make more accurate budget forecasts and avoid midyear cuts if they include growth in corporate earnings
Texas McCombs
Aug 6
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Tax Breaks for Innovation Pay Off
Tax Breaks for Innovation Pay Off
Capital investments grow in countries offering lower rates for new ideas
Texas McCombs
May 30, 2023
Algorithms for Hiring: Bias In, Bias Out
Algorithms for Hiring: Bias In, Bias Out
There’s a better way to make algorithms fairer in dealing with race and gender.
Texas McCombs
Feb 8, 2023
Brain Monitoring Shows How to Avoid Being Duped on Social Media
Brain Monitoring Shows How to Avoid Being Duped on Social Media
Research on scrolling with skepticism finds asking yourself key questions activates the critical thinking centers of the brain.
Texas McCombs
Apr 27, 2022
8 Business Lessons We Learned in 2021
8 Business Lessons We Learned in 2021
How to network virtually, what police body cameras reveal about employee monitoring, and why using Google makes us overconfident.
Texas McCombs
Dec 17, 2021
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