Harvard professor who studies honesty accused of falsifying data in studies

Baker Library at Harvard Business School campus. Photograph: Susan Young/Harvard Business School

In an ironic twist in the world of behavioral science, a Harvard professor who studies honesty has been accused of data fraud.

Over the last few weeks, allegations have surfaced against Francesca Gino, a prominent Harvard Business School (HBS) professor who has been accused of falsifying results in several behavioral science studies.