Some firms (e.g. Intel and Medtronics) use a time-pacing strategy for product development (PD), introducing new generations at regular intervals. If the firm adopts a fast pace (introducing frequently), it prematurely cannibalizes its old generation, incurring high development costs, while if it...

Data breach notification laws in the United States mandate firms to take remedial actions when consumer data is compromised. Interestingly, the policies contained within these laws vary by state and by year of law enactment. We investigate the effects of the various policies to determine how...