Why Corporate Leasing Practices Deserve More Respect
Most companies use asset leasing for business reasons, not accounting window dressing
A Shocking Tale of Sovereign Default and Private Contracts Nullified
Sebastian Edwards brings to life a widely forgotten chapter of U.S. history starring FDR, his no-name economist and the demise of the gold standard
TV Ads are Cheaper for Advertisers with Seniority
T-Mobile’s $22.1 million disadvantage to AT&T; Arby’s pays more than Burger King
The Relationship Between Adoption of Rooftop Solar and Attachment to One’s Surroundings
Applying the behavioral concept of “place attachment” to the logistics of battling climate change
Tracking Product Trademarks Expands Understanding of Innovation
R&D outlays and patents alone don’t effectively measure corporate creativity
Small Enterprises Benefit from Economies of Scale in Marijuana Retailing
Washington state data: Profits higher, prices lower at multi-store firms
Free Shipping: Our Preference to Spend on Ultimate Goals vs. Preliminary Steps
Prerequisites are valued poorly in a series of six experiments
Shorter Workweek Could Help Close the Gender Wage Gap
Study of medical residencies shows shift in women’s specialty choices when hours reduced
Entrepreneurship, Riskier in Wealthy Nations, Is Actually Safer in India
Steady employment is rare — a condition some U.S. workers also endure
Are Interest Rates Really So Low?
Adjusting for inflation — and, crucially, for taxes — shows bond investors fare better than they might think
What’s in Your Social Media Feed?
On anime sites, what one’s friends are watching is the most persuasive prompt to engage
In Some Industries, Are Corporate Combinations Actually Good for Consumers?
A model focuses on startups that, while developing innovative products, seek a lucrative buyout
Bystanders Are Tougher than Victims in Punishing Office Misbehavior
Research looks beyond management to measure how co-workers police each other
Mobile Banking, a Boon to Many, Disadvantages Those Who Bank at Branches
Banks close neighborhood outlets and raise prices for branch-delivered services
Political and Charitable Giving: One Rises, the Other Falls
In an election year, that’s bad news for organizations like the American Red Cross