Why and when do forced sales of assets result in discounts of “fire sale” proportions? Although it is known that fire sale discounts exist and can be substantial, it has been difficult to identify when forced sales result in fire sale discounts. Forced sales are typically triggered by industry-wide or asset-specific adverse shocks that affect both supply and ... Read More

“Consumers that viewed item j also viewed items j .” Anyone who regularly shops at popular online sites such as Amazon.com, Target.com and Staples.com, will be familiar with this feature, along with “consumers that viewed item j ultimately purchased items j ”. Availability of such online consumer data provides new ways for marketers to better understand ... Read More