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Why Gender Diversity on Boards Doesn’t Hurt Bank Performance

A new study of Nigeria’s top banks finds that having more women on boards doesn’t hurt financial performance. In fact, gender-diverse boards perform just as well as male-dominated ones — debunking the myth that diversity comes at a cost.

Health Care Fraud Costs Billions Every Year. AI Can Help Fix This.

Health care fraud costs the U.S. more than $100 billion annually. Why is that? And how can technology — and specifically artificial intelligence — help us identify problems sooner and potentially help prevent billions in medical fraud and abuse?

The Next Generation of Stakeholder Capitalism: Who Will Carry the Torch?

Writing for Fortune, R. Edward Freeman, professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, says we are approaching a pivotal moment for stakeholder capitalism. As several leaders who have championed a more inclusive, stakeholder-driven approach to business near retirement, who will carry this torch forward?

Interest Rates and Space: How Home Size Affects Consumer Spending

New research from UVA Darden Professor Dan Murphy reveals how home size and urban density affect consumer spending in unexpected ways.