The old cliché, "The rich get richer while the poor get poorer," thrives for those who have, and threatens or at least ...

This isn’t always about talent or hard work—although both are important. Often, it’s about the Matthew Effect: the idea that initial success can create a snowball effect, making future ...

Researchers from Cornell University revealed that early advantages in male mice lead to greater success due to competition, ...

Citations: Bothner, Matthew, Joel Podolny, Edward (Ned) Smith. 2011. Organizing Contests for Status: The Matthew Effect Versus the Mark Effect. Management Science. (3)439-457.

Researchers from Cornell University revealed that early advantages in male mice lead to greater success due to competition, illustrating the 'Matthew effect.' Does luck really shape our future ...