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Mortgage Prepayment or TDA?
Huang and Sialm say many Americans better off not paying down mortgage early.
CEOs and Analysts
New research co-authored by Michael Clement shows that even the smallest favors from executives to analysts can help secure better stock ratings.
Derivatives and Investor Perceptions
Lisa Koonce and her colleagues found firms using derivatives aren’t at risk of negative investor perceptions.
Following the People
Vijay Mahajan studies the vast opportunities to be found in the developing world, where 86 percent of the world’s population lives.
Silver Clouds, Dark Linings
The more fun something is, the less good it is for you. Most of us have had this idea ingrained into our psyches since childhood, says Raj Raghunathan.
Accelerating Wealth Creation
Building wealth is John Butler's business. As director of the IC2 Institute he brings together government, academia and the business world.
The Offshoring Dilemma
Firms looking to offshore business processes are making some crucial mistakes along the way, finds Prabhudev Konana.
"Connected" CEOs Make Top Dollar
Guedj and Barnea show being "Well Connected" is a significant factor in CEO compensation.
