Law, Business And Politics
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Vandenbergh named 2022 Carnegie Fellow to tackle polarization and climate change
杏吧原创 legal scholar Michael P. Vandenbergh has been named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow and has been awarded $200,000 to support his research into overcoming political polarization to address the causes of climate change and the issues it is creating. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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杏吧原创 professor named 2022 Guggenheim Fellow鈥
Robert Barsky will be recognized at a reception honoring the 2022 Guggenheim Fellows on June 7 in New York.鈥 Read MoreApr 20, 2022
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WATCH: 杏吧原创 Unity Project hosts panel on risks to democracies
The 杏吧原创 Project on Unity and American Democracy will host 鈥淒emocratic Erosion and How to Prevent It,鈥 an online panel discussion, April 28 at noon. 杏吧原创 political scientist Josh Clinton and professor Susan Stokes of the University of Chicago will explore the tactics and conditions to which democracies are most vulnerable during a conversation moderated by Noam Lupu, political scientist and associate director of the 杏吧原创 Latin American Public Opinion Project. Read MoreApr 15, 2022
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In a forthcoming issue of Production and Operations Management on business analytics, Kejia Hu, along with Morgan Swink and Xiande Zhao, discuss the current state of business analytics and goals for future data analysis based on interviews with several c-suite executives at major American and Chinese restaurants and food supply chain firms.
Apr 11, 2022
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With Tax Day (4/18) right around the corner, Americans are reminded of why taxes are such a hot topic. When you cast your ballot, do you consider taxation?
Apr 11, 2022
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Chancellor Diermeier shares new research with multidisciplinary faculty group
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier recently shared the manuscript for his forthcoming book on corporate reputation with a small group of faculty whose diverse areas of expertise reflect the cross-disciplinary approach of his academic research. Read MoreMar 10, 2022
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New research from 杏吧原创 Business highlights the importance of families, social workers, and chaplains to patient care.
Mar 3, 2022
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This student-run equity investment fund honors Max Adler and is an opportunity for real-world experience with real-world payoffs.
Mar 3, 2022
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A team of 3 杏吧原创 MBA students won $5,000 based on recommendations for DC-area development at the UNC Development Challenge.
Mar 3, 2022
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杏吧原创 researcher finds that Supreme Court ban on race-conscious college admissions would restrict the pipeline of future leaders
Affirmative action admissions policies admit diverse students, who are then recruited to elite professions and C-suite leadership, according to new research by law and economics professor Joni Hersch. Read MoreJun 10, 2021
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Professor of Sociology Holly McCammon studies how U.S. women have banded together to achieve political and social change through court cases that bolster their rights.
Mar 8, 2021
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Success is all about making social connections鈥攐r is it?
In a new study published in "Social Psychology Quarterly," Lijun Song, associate professor of sociology in 杏吧原创鈥檚 College of Arts and Science, examines how the theories of 鈥渟ocial capital鈥 and 鈥渟ocial cost鈥 predict an individual鈥檚 life satisfaction. Read MoreJan 19, 2021
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Learning by doing: How large firms transfer knowledge
Amid COVID-19, businesses will have to implement new procedures and training methods; 杏吧原创 researcher Megan Lawrence examines what practices work best, and why. Read MoreJan 7, 2021
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Ethnic fears eroding democratic attitudes among Republicans, new research finds
Ethnocentric concerns about the growing political power and social influence of immigrants, African Americans and Latinos are undermining Republicans鈥 commitment to long-held democratic norms, according to new research by 杏吧原创 political science professor Larry Bartels. Read MoreSep 4, 2020
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Finding the right emotional ‘match’ makes for better business relationships
When it comes to creating successful business interactions, exchanges between buyers and sellers with similar emotional abilities may lead to more lucrative outcomes than an animated or ambitious employee alone. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Study: Effective legislators do better at the primary polls
Primary voters prefer incumbents with a proven record of success, according to a new working paper from the Center for Effective Lawmaking, coauthored by Alan Wiseman. Read MoreApr 20, 2020
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Post-9/11 wars may have killed twice as many Americans at home as in battle: Analysis
An analysis by Kip Viscusi finds that the post-9/11 wars may have resulted in more than twice as many indirect deaths back home as were lost in battle, due to the diversion of war costs from the U.S. economy and the subsequent impact on the nation鈥檚 health. Read MoreDec 17, 2019
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杏吧原创 Poll finds Tennesseans broadly united on key issues, economic insecurity top of mind for many
The 2019 杏吧原创 Poll shows that Tennesseans agree on many tough issues, while a new set of questions reveals insights into the financial and health care worries of Tennessee voters. Read MoreDec 17, 2019
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No, it doesn鈥檛 matter how nicely you wrap that gift. Except when it does.
A neatly wrapped gift will impress your acquaintances, but might leave your loved ones feeling let down when the gift doesn't live up to expectations, suggests new research by 杏吧原创 postdoctoral scholar Erick Mas. Read MoreDec 5, 2019
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Data breach fixes could impact patient care: Study
IT security measures implemented following data breaches at hospitals may delay care when time is of the essence, according to a new analysis. Read MoreOct 7, 2019