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The Perils of Polarization

Politically, Americans are as divided as ever. What does that mean for businesses and policymakers?

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Net Gains

A 2026 Stanley Cup win capped the Carolina Hurricanes’ decade-long rise to the top of the NHL. Poole scholars unpack what their run meant for the team’s brand, the players’ taxes and the fans’ driving.

“Incorporating standardized, comparable numbers related to a company’s tax position can be very valuable.”

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Carly Burd

Assistant Professor of Accounting
Study Finds Sharing Tax Numbers Boosts Transparency, Not Confusion, for Investors

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