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Two-car households more likely to buy less fuel-efficient second car
Constant incentives needed to counter consumer choices
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MIT Sloan professor uses new method to identify consumer demand trends and improve profits
A study by MIT Sloan Prof. Georgia Perakis found not only can consumer trends be predicted, but that they also can be used to optimize targeted promotions and improve profits by an average of 9.4%.
Oct 13, 2017
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Climate Change
How to get the public invested in climate change solutions
New research from MIT Sloan School of Management finds that financial incentives can motivate learning and support for climate mitigation policies
Aug 20, 2026
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Data
6 trends in data and artificial intelligence
Data leaders are focusing on customer experience analytics, external data, and using data to meet equity and inclusion goals.
Aug 9, 2021
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Innovation
Involve your workers in your tech decisions
A simple lesson from Starbucks on how to introduce new technology into the workplace.
Sep 24, 2019
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Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI and Worker Productivity
How does access to a generative AI tool affect work in a call center? That was a research question addressed by MIT Sloan Professor Danielle Li at a recent session of the MIT Institute for Work and Employment Research (IWER) weekly seminar series.
Apr 16, 2024
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Human Resources
The Link Between Worker Voice on the Job and Job Quality
New research finds that measuring the extent to which workers have as much say on the job as they think they deserve is an important aspect of evaluating job quality. In a survey of workers, a larger "voice gap" for workers was statistically associated with their having lower levels of job satisfact...
Feb 13, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence
Unmasking the bias in facial recognition algorithms
In her new book, computer scientist Joy Buolamwini examines the “power shadows” lurking in the datasets used to train artificial intelligence.
Dec 13, 2023
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Platform Strategy
2020 MIT Platform Report champions growth
Revolutions in telehealth, pivoting to meet demand, and the rise of the “super app” led the annual MIT Platform Strategy Summit.
Nov 18, 2020
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Economy
When less really is more
Andrew McAfee's new book, MORE FROM LESS, challenges the notion that prosperity must inevitably destroy our planet
Oct 8, 2019