Projects that make health care delivery more efficient require upfront financial help
In China, patent data shows commercial banks’ use of new technologies helps improve efficiency and reduce risk
Estimates are based on smartphone data and precinct-level 2016 vote results
Higher morbidity found where fewer staffers are vaccinated against COVID-19
The same message that works with U.S. households is effective in the developing world
An interpretable model versus black-box algorithms for complex decision making
Bans with no exceptions for rape, incest or a mother’s health are increasingly unpopular
U.S. efforts to encourage transparency widely ignored by companies
A favored Federal Reserve index fails to filter out petroleum’s impact
Popular in business schools and executive suites, it’s no longer a meaningful way to compare companies
Charging more at peak times could reduce congestion and lift profits. Would customers revolt?
Automation depresses career pay for many workers, notably including those in industries not automating
Companies that use loss carry-forwards to offset future tax liability, instead of claiming a refund, enjoy favorable lending terms
A large field experiment suggests two items is the sweet spot for converting motivated lookers into buyers
Banks know you won’t do the math: Even after a penalty for early withdrawal, the longer-term CD often nets out to a better deal
Study of a large corporation explores how salary comparisons affect employee behavior