Recognition by peers leads to longer, more thoughtful online reviews and discussion threads
U.S. efforts to encourage transparency widely ignored by companies
Sharing the technology’s weak work product negatively influences the quality of its output going forward
Popular in business schools and executive suites, it’s no longer a meaningful way to compare companies
In China, patent data shows commercial banks’ use of new technologies helps improve efficiency and reduce risk
Large-scale data project produces stark conclusion: military technology + agricultural productivity caused the takeoff
Alphabet’s M&A feeds its core business; Amazon’s more likely to push into new areas
Breakthrough technologies are years off for aviation, but incremental improvements are available
The ethics of asking brain surgery patients to allow unrelated research while on the operating table
Banks close neighborhood outlets and raise prices for branch-delivered services
The risk for matching platforms is affected by levels of fees and what’s disclosed about buyer and seller
Some data shows competing against the platform can help sellers, if not consumers
Getting the mix right is the goal of a Medicare pilot, which itself could use substantial improvement
Startups lack bench strength, a disadvantage in tight labor markets