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Model identifies social–welfare benefits and how quality products result from open source software, despite the existence of free–riding

Study examines how the quality of a good and the assortment of choices available influences consumers

Study reveals that risk–taking behavior of women and men, adolescents and adults, departs from assumptions related to gender and age

Report explains how relaxation increases monetary valuations of products and services

Hedge funds are moderately leveraged, leverage is counter-cyclical to the leverage of banks and the finance sector, and hedge fund leverage was at its lowest during the financial crisis in 2008

Study depicts how charisma can emerge from the psychology of followers

Study reveals why people choose present consumption over long–term financial interests

Research provides empirical evidence of "complicating choice" and the "effort compatibility principle" when making complex decisions

Report co–authored by Columbia Business School and University of Chicago Booth School of Business finds that too many choices impairs consumers from making appropriate decisions, including 401k plan selection

The Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society (MSOM) recognizes Kolesar for outstanding research and scholarship in operations management