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Hauser, Ryan

A General Theory of Coolness

Anik, Lalin ; Miles, Johnny ; Hauser, Ryan

M-0953 | Published August 11, 2017 | 12 pages Technical Note

Collection: Darden School of Business

Coolness is a quality that is widely desired but not widely understood. While many brands seek to establish themselves as "cool," few have a clear idea of how to get there. In this technical note, we ... Read More

Dare to Experiment: The Scientific Approach to Consumer Behavior

Anik, Lalin ; Hauser, Ryan ; Yemen, Gerry

M-0951 | Published August 02, 2017 | 4 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

This is a collection of four caselets that aim to provide a rich discussion around why experimentation in business is important and how it can be properly designed to improve short-term tactical and l... Read More

To Understand Consumer Behavior, Think Like a Marketplace Scientist

Anik, Lalin ; Hauser, Ryan ; Gibson, Madeline

M-0950 | Published July 28, 2017 | 16 pages Technical Note

Collection: Darden School of Business

This technical note outlines the process of proper experimentation in the world of business. This reading begins by describing why organizational experimentation is important and then defines a true e... Read More