A mathematical model analyzes incentives underlying surge-pricing schemes
A practical guide to enlisting, mobilizing and continually engaging like-minded people
New technology’s upending of the old creates demand for alternative assets to offset risk
Results of financially weak firms are difficult to forecast; in uncertainty, Wall Street’s views are overly generous
Money-saving messages lose impact over time, while worry about dangerous pollution helps consumers show discipline
Cell phone location data and local voting records measure discord
Asians, more than Americans and Europeans, make a point of experiencing joy in the short term
Leaders of a failed 1848 revolt are followed to towns across the U.S.
Real-world bond data reveals how the capital positions and liquidity of middlemen affect prices of securities they broker
Laptops and TVs are based on quality, fast food and soda on taste; but some buyers defy these models, and it’s an opportunity for marketers
Managers, forced to inform a broader audience, choose not to gather information even for themselves
Industrial laundry gains 4% output; better health and better feelings toward employer could account for increase
Peer ranking might cut dangerous antibiotic overuse
The benefit to students increases over time
Well-designed subsidies can help farmers and give consumers better food choices
With high-quality borrowers hard to judge from afar, Alt-A market offers quiet signal on creditworthiness