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In September, Securities Watchdogs Bark More, Bite Less
In September, Securities Watchdogs Bark More, Bite Less
The SEC files more cases in September, right before a reporting deadline to Congress
Texas McCombs
May 16
‘Free’ Delivery Plans Profit Both Retailers and Customers
‘Free’ Delivery Plans Profit Both Retailers and Customers
Amazon and copycat retailers make money on subscription models, even when they lose money on shipping
Texas McCombs
May 13
When Choosing Co-Founders, Entrepreneurs Have a Gender Gap
When Choosing Co-Founders, Entrepreneurs Have a Gender Gap
Women use more flexible strategies than men do, balancing personal chemistry against credentials and experience
Texas McCombs
May 8
Growth Mindset Teaching Helps Students Make the Grade
Growth Mindset Teaching Helps Students Make the Grade
By focusing on potential to improve, teachers improve pass rates, especially for teens from low socioeconomic backgrounds
Texas McCombs
May 7
Hail a Ride, Cut Hate Crime
Hail a Ride, Cut Hate Crime
The entry of Uber into markets leads to significant reduction in racial hate crimes across the country
Texas McCombs
May 6
To Protect Brands, Immunize Consumers Against Bad News
To Protect Brands, Immunize Consumers Against Bad News
Exposing customers to hypothetical negative news can keep them loyal when the real thing strikes
Texas McCombs
Apr 30
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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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