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Dec 18, 2024

Poole Professor’s Research Highlighted in The Economist

Research by Poole professor Carly Burd found American companies exposed to Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports saw reduced operating profit margins.

Dec 17, 2024

Andrew Greenland Calls Trump’s Plans ‘Dangerous’ for Farmers

Poole professor Andrew Greenland labels Trump’s proposed economic plans a 'dangerous prospect,' citing potential risks for North Carolina farmers.

Dec 12, 2024

NBC News Taps Goldman for MLB Contract Insight

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto's record contract defers no money. That's curious, Poole scholar Nathan Goldman tells NBC News.
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Dec 11, 2024

Does the Stock Market Feel the Holiday Spirit?

Stocks shouldn't have predictable month-to-month shifts. So how do you explain the January Effect?
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Dec 9, 2024

The Upside of Shipping Slowdowns

Donations are more effective than discounts in getting consumers to choose slower shipping, new Poole research finds.
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Dec 4, 2024

Poole Professor Emphasizes Import Tariffs Could Drive Up Prices

Poole professor Rob Handfield explains how proposed import tariffs could raise prices on essentials for American consumers.

Dec 3, 2024

Hope Over Mindfulness in Times of Stress

Poole professor Tom Zagenczyk's research shows hope outshines mindfulness in managing stress and boosting engagement.
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Dec 1, 2024

Santa, Sponsorship, and Short-circuiting Workplace Bullies

What can Santa Claus and Rudolph teach us about handling workplace bullies? A lot, management scholar Tom Zagenczyk says.
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Nov 27, 2024

Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide in Healthcare

Policymakers should consider economies of scale when addressing the rural-urban healthcare gap, Poole scholars say.
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Nov 27, 2024

Why Tradable Services Cluster in City Centers

Infrastructure and the agglomeration effect draw firms in tradable services to city centers, Poole scholars shared.