Insights

Director Alpha

What’s the impact of a corporate director? About 1% of firm value

Blue light-filtering glasses improve sleep and performance at work the next day

Foreign firms are held to greater investor scrutiny for accounting irregularities

Negative company reviews, when deemed unfair, can spark consumer empathy

Markets frown on large pay gap between CEO and median worker

Unsatisfied curiosity can lead to excess and extravagance

Instant evaluations, in some cases, can worsen performance

In peer-to-peer marketplace lending, knowledge may not be king

Mindfulness meditation—even in small doses—increases generosity and compassion

Decision to upgrade products is tied to self-improvement, self-esteem