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Bartleby newsletter: The case for scientific methods of decision-making
The Economist BusinessWednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Andrew Palmer, our Bartleby columnist, explains why too many corporate leaders rely on gut instinct
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- Why it matters
- Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Andrew Palmer, our Bartleby columnist, explains why too many corporate leaders rely on gut instinct Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Bartleby and Business.
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What happened
Andrew Palmer, our Bartleby columnist, explains why too many corporate leaders rely on gut instinct
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
The Economist Business published: Bartleby newsletter: The case for scientific methods of decision-making
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Economic impact
Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Bartleby and Business.
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