Behind the Small-Package Success Story
Their popularity with low-income buyers may not be the only reason single-serve packages sell so well.
Can a Firm's Last Resort Be Its Stock Price's Best Option?
When market shocks occur, firms that have the financial resources to repurchase their own shares experience less volatility.
Media Concentration in an Era of Digital Convergence
In his new book, Eli Noam measures market share to gauge how the media industry has evolved and to determine which companies will win and lose in the digital infotainment age.
Product Customization Decisions: Order Does Matter
Giving consumers too many options early in a build-to-order transaction may trigger decision-making meltdowns — which can boost or erode product sales.
Climbing the Quality Ladder to Compete in the Global Marketplace
Firms in developed countries can compete with those in emerging economies by specializing at the high end of the quality scale.
When Familiarity Breeds Connections
For young biotech firms seeking prestigious industry alliances, who their top management team knows may be as important as what they know.
Gauging the Credit Crunch: A Do-it-yourself Guide
Charles Jones offers some simple advice for appraising the state of the ongoing credit crisis.
Starving the Budget Beast to Feed the Public Interest
To keep self-interested politicians from squandering public funds, governments should consider carrying more debt, more often.
Shopping for Certainty
Consumers’ goals for what to buy and how much to spend become increasingly concrete as they navigate the shopping process.