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Auditors can prevent fraud just by tipping their hand

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If you’ve ever played poker, chances are you used strategic reasoning, a method of thinking that involves making informed decisions by understanding and anticipating the actions of others.This post was originally published on this site

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Launching a new product during a recession can pay off, research shows

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Lower consumer spending and higher unemployment can make a recession seem like an inauspicious time to take a new product to market.This post was originally published on this site

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Strategic design approach boosts rural innovation, researchers find

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Businesses that take a strategic approach to design are up to eight times more likely to develop innovative products than those that don’t, according to a study by scientists from Penn State’s College of Agricultural […]

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Foreign multinational firms found engaging in limited tax-motivated income shifting out of US

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Income shifting by multinational firms has been researched extensively, yet few studies have examined foreign-owned businesses shifting income out of the United States. In a new study, Jim Albertus at Carnegie Mellon University evaluated the […]

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‘Returnless returns’ boost brands among consumers

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Studies show consumers return 1 in 5 online purchases. This presents a challenge for retailers because the revenue generated from reselling a returned product often does not cover the costs associated with processing the return.This […]

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Credit scores of corporate executives may reveal their decisions

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The personal credit scores of top-level corporate executives can help explain their decision-making in the corporate environment, at least when it involves evaluating risk, a new study suggests.This post was originally published on this site

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Canada needs ‘bold ambition’ to poach top US researchers

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Like Europe, Canada is looking to attract top US scientists who may want to evade President Donald Trump’s crackdown on universities and research institutions.This post was originally published on this site

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Lower revenues, pricier loans: How flooding in Europe affects firms and the financial system they depend on

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In Europe, the fastest-warming continent, the intensification of extreme weather events and changes in precipitation patterns have led to widespread and catastrophic flooding. Last year, storms and flooding affected an estimated 413,000 people, resulting in […]

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Strategic retrenchment can help firms grow stronger in global markets, new study shows

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A study published in the Strategic Management Journal finds that international firms that strategically withdraw from certain markets may be better positioned to grow and compete more effectively in others. The research highlights how focusing […]

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Companies with LGBTQ-friendly policies show 20% more patents and 25% more patent citations

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LGBTQ-friendly policies can have a significant impact on innovation in major US firms, according to new research from Aalto University and the University of Vaasa. Existing studies have found a link between profitability and workplace […]

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Top Stories

  • Hearing loss lowers prospects of employment and higher income for young Americans

    Hearing loss is the most common form of sensory disability. Approximately 1.6 billion people around the world currently live with some degree of hearing loss, and the WHO has forecast that this number will rise [...]
  • No credit history? You might have another way to prove creditworthiness

    According to the World Bank, 1.4 billion people worldwide remain unbanked—with little or no access to credit—largely because they lack the formal credit histories required by traditional lenders.This post was originally published on this site
  • Long lengths of family leave found to be penalized more among single mothers

    A new study examines the heterogeneous labor market effects of family leave policies for single and partnered mothers.This post was originally published on this site

Highlights

  • Do anti-bribery laws work when doing international business? New research sheds light
  • Banks’ efforts to curb money laundering fail abysmally, says criminologist
  • Hearing loss lowers prospects of employment and higher income for young Americans
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  • Telling stories: The 4 ways micro-influencers build and keep their loyal audiences
  • All women—not just mothers—could benefit from more workplace flexibility
  • French supply chain law shows no long-term economic downside for large firms
WHAT’S INTERESTING
  • How China’s pandas became its most valuable diplomats—and its vulnerable children
  • Women politicians receive more identity-based attacks on social media than men, study finds
  • Conspiracy theory participation expands as research reveals participatory culture appeal
  • Rigid and negative thought patterns linked to increasing political polarization online
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  • Changes to federal student loans leave aspiring medical students scrambling to cover costs

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