Articles
Tech & AI
Strategy & Leadership
Giving Humans the Final Say Can Make AI Decisions Worse
When algorithms outperform experts, human oversight may protect legitimacy... but it may also simply restore the errors AI was meant to correct.
Economics & Finance
Could AI Trigger the Next Financial Crisis?
Research by HEC Paris Professor Thierry Foucault reveals how AI transforms financial forecasting and trading, but may also magnify systemic risk and market fragility.
Digital Platforms Now Write Rules - Not Just Code
Digital platforms can act as private regulators, shaping markets, social movements, and compliance. HEC Paris PhD graduate Madhulika Kaul explains why.
Geopolitics & Public Affairs
How Community Structure and Social Connections Catalyze Corporate Scandals
Scandals rarely emerge in a vacuum. research by Julien Jourdan reveals that their exposure depends on community structure, social connections, and the local ties of the organizations involved.
Brands & Behaviors
Disgust in Ads Isn’t Just About Shock - It Shapes Behavior
Disgust in advertising influences status, generosity, and our sense of self. That’s one of the conclusions from HEC Paris professor L.J. Shrum’s research.
Sustainability & Society
Merit Isn’t Neutral - And English Isn’t Either
English and “merit” reinforce inequality in academia and beyond. That’s the conclusion of HEC Paris professors Daniel Martinez and Keith Robson.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Fewer Ph.D. Founders Threaten Startup-Led Innovation
Research by HEC Paris professor Thomas Åstebro and collaborators shows how growing knowledge complexity drives Ph.D.s away from startups and into large firms, with risks for economic dynamism.
Consultants, Lawyers, Accountants… What Drives Team Collaboration
Research by Professors Mawdsley and Chatain reveals why professional firms stick with familiar teams - and when they take risks.
