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In a rapidly evolving business landscape, decision-makers must be agile. In a recent paper, Biyonka Liang, PhD candidate in Statistics at Harvard University, and Iavor Bojinov, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at HBS and PI at D^3’s Data Science and AI Operations Lab, discuss their development of the Mixture Adaptive Design (MAD) to allow industry […]

Loneliness is both a personal issue and a growing public health challenge. Research by Lameese Eldesouky, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the American University of Cairo (AUC), Amit Goldenberg, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and Faculty PI in D^3’s Digital Emotions Lab, and Kate Ellis, Professor of Psychology at AUC, described in their paper, […]

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms have triggered a seismic shift across industries, reshaping how businesses operate and compete. This shift, often referred to as the “digital business revolution,” has impacted both technology-driven companies and industries traditionally unaffected by advanced technologies. As AI evolves from predictive algorithms to decision-making systems, it is […]

Loyalty programs are designed to reward consumers for their repeat business while helping companies foster brand allegiance and gather valuable insights. However, in their article, “Loyalty programs may limit competition, and they could be pushing prices up for everyone,” Scott Duke Kominers, Professor at Harvard Business School and Principal Investigator of D^3’s Crypto, Fintech, & […]

Michael Porter’s Five Forces framework has long been a cornerstone for analyzing competitive strategy. This model helps businesses map their competitive landscape and identify sources of defensible advantages. However, the advent of web3 technologies has fundamentally altered the nature of competition and collaboration in the digital realm, necessitating a reevaluation of how firms establish market […]

In recent years, India’s higher-education landscape has undergone a significant transformation in its private institutions, driven by entrepreneurs and philanthropists. The traditional system, dominated by public institutions, has struggled to meet the growing demand for quality education and keep pace with global standards. This has created opportunities for innovative models to emerge, with the goal […]

The internet’s dominance in modern economic and social activities makes understanding online behavior critical for businesses, policymakers, and researchers. However, traditional tools for measuring this behavior have significant limitations, especially for independent researchers without access to proprietary user data from technology companies. In response to this challenge, Webmunk, an open-source tool, offers a promising solution. […]

Effective data processing and analysis are key factors for businesses that want to make informed decisions. The working paper “Empirical Guidance: Data Processing and Analysis with Applications in Stata, R, and Python”  by Michael W. Toffel, Senator John Heinz Professor of Environmental Management at Harvard Business School and Principle Investigator of D^3’s Climate & Sustainability Impact […]

As AI technologies continue to evolve and diffuse throughout the economy, understanding their value and impact on innovation has become increasingly important. Human decision-making plays a crucial role in the development and implementation of AI, with significant implications for stakeholders across industries, from investors and firms to policymakers and society at large. In their working […]

In the last few years, businesses have seen a significant shift towards digitalization, transforming industries and opening new opportunities for growth and innovation. Private equity (PE) investors, who traditionally focused on stable industries, are now playing a major role in speeding up this digital shift. “Private Equity and Digital Transformation” by D^3’s Digital Value Lab […]