Ideas Made to Matter Analytics

Watch for these sports analytics developments in 2018

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Integrated data sources, an emphasis on communication, and new fan experiences.

Dec 28, 2017
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Ideas Made to Matter Finance

Brexit, explained

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Proponents said leaving the EU would save the U.K. money, but that isn’t the case.

Oct 18, 2017
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Ideas Made to Matter Supply Chain

Studying supply chains to predict food safety failures

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An MIT research team examines practices in China for tell-tale signs of dangerous bacteria and additives.

Dec 28, 2016
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Coffee industry faces severe challenges due to climate change

“Enjoy your high-quality coffee while you can,” warns Keurig’s former sustainability manager.

Dec 8, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Risk Management

Dodd-Frank five years later: Barney Frank’s greatest victory, regret

The retired congressman talks risk retention and explains why the GE Capital restructuring is “a trophy”

Nov 6, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Risk Management

Best of a bad situation: choosing which disasters to prevent

In a world of finite resources, which worst-case scenarios should we prepare for? And which should we let go?

Oct 27, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Analytics

Game theory: what poker and finance have in common

Master of Finance student teaches new class linking poker strategy to risk management.

Apr 30, 2015
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Ideas Made to Matter Risk Management

BlackRock exec: 2015 shaping up as “dangerous” year for investment risk

Currency volatility, oil prices, regulation all worrisome, Ben Golub says

Feb 24, 2015
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