Need To Delegate At Work? Pick the Popular People

New research finds that employees with more friends at work will be better at getting things done and asking for help when they need it.

Behind The Dynamics of What We Buy

New research pair the data collected at checkout at major retailers with the “why” behind consumer purchases.

Why the Bad Boss Gets the Job

New research shows the “dark” personality traits that make a boss bad may be the reason they got the job in the first place.

Why Short-Termism Is Shortsighted

When companies focus on returning money to shareholders each quarter, rather than spending money on innovation and improvements, they’re dragging down the economy, says new research.

Improving Access To Banking Without Sacrificing Profits

New research explores a successful bank making an impact in poor, rural areas in Africa.

Correcting the Course of Factor Models

Researchers have struggled with using characteristics-based factor models to summarize cross-sections of stock returns. Homing in on a few characteristics was seen as a potential solution. But new Maryland Smith research has other ideas.

How Corporate Taxes Benefit the Greater Good

New research shows how to best design corporate taxes and subsidies to spur companies to innovate in ways to have the greatest social impact.

Who Wins With Sponsored Content Advertising?

Media platforms fiercely competing with other outlets for ad dollars should be cautious when evaluating the profitability of this new ad format, finds new research.

Are Your Colleagues Influencing Your Investment Decisions?

When and how employees choose to participate their company's employee stock purchase plans might depend on what their colleagues do.

How Sellers Can Better Understand Demand

For B2B sellers, knowing how much the buyer is willing to pay is difficult. New research from Maryland Smith is helping to figure it out.

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