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To Make Better Decisions, Combine Datasets

Harvard Business Review

Companies have developed models that indicate which customers are likely to defect, what advertising pitches they will respond to, how likely a debtor is to default (and what can be done to avoid making loans to that person), what will prompt donors to up the ante on their giving, and even who is likely to pay more for services like car insurance.

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Data Can Open College Doors for Disadvantaged Kids

Harvard Business Review

A revolution in information technology has transformed businesses around the globe over the past two decades. More recently, companies have discovered that technology-enabled data is an underappreciated but highly valuable asset. So the question became, how can we take that model and scale it up?". The answer: Facebook.

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Should Higher Education Be Free?

Harvard Business Review

A new business model will only emerge through continuous discovery and experimentation and will be defined by market demands, start-ups, a Silicon Valley mindset, and young technology experts. There is a significant opportunity to help reduce the lecture portion of expenses using technology innovations. So what is happening now?