Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Samir Nurmohamed talks about his new research showing the “Underdog Effect,” and why being the underdog might inspire more motivation to succeed.
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Do Underdogs Have Better Outcomes?
New research shows that underdogs might have more motivation to succeed
July 6, 2020
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Updated: July 7, 2020
New research shows that underdogs might have more motivation to succeed
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