Rachel Layne

Research by Eugene Soltes reveals how quickly bots can cross ethical lines—and why companies need safeguards to keep them in check.

By Rachel Layne

Victoria Ivashina explains how private debt became a force in finance—and why regulators and investors are watching its growth carefully.

Investment flows into ESG stocks drove rising returns far more than performance, says research by Philippe van der Beck.

Web analytics and customer-tracking tools typically used for marketing provide a powerful window into the economies banks serve, says research by Jung Koo Kang.

Research by Michael W. Toffel probes the hidden trade-offs of worker activism.

By Rachel Layne

Pump-and-dump schemes hurt people who buy into them and can rattle markets. And yet, some speculative investors purposely seek out them out, says research by Eugene Soltes.

Reducing methane leaks is a practical and cost-effective way for companies to address climate change—and keep more gas in pipelines says research by Forest Reinhardt and Harvard Kennedy School colleagues.

Most consumers park their money in their bank accounts instead of moving their funds to institutions that pay more interest, says research by Mark L. Egan and Adi Sunderam.

What does the waning appeal of Treasuries mean for global finance? Research by Wenxin Du.

As the Baby Boomer generation retires, Social Security is forecast to reach insolvency by 2033. If Congress fails to act, benefits will be slashed about 23 percent starting that year. Meanwhile, only 14 percent of private sector workers participate…

So-called mansion taxes might seem like a logical way to raise funds for affordable housing, but Los Angeles' experience reveals unexpected consequences, says Daniel Green.

Peter Tufano says that business alliances could play an important role in championing environmental, social, and governance issues.

Rising electricity prices will likely spur more people to embrace battery systems that store solar power, says research by Christian Kaps.

Startups that attract venture funding get more than just cash, says research by Brian Baik and Albert Shin.

Startups funded by parents and friends tend to take fewer risks, says research by Brian Baik.

Stock markets don't always welcome democratic movements, says research by Max Miller, who explains the phenomenon.

Decentralized autonomous organizations may not democratize shareholder voting as much as regulators hoped, suggests research by Daniel Rabetti and Charles C.Y. Wang.