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Discover groundbreaking original research from Poole College faculty, featuring rigorous analysis and actionable business insights direct from the experts.

Apr 23, 2026

Investigating Practical Implications

All scholarly articles on management offer practical implications. But useful guidance is rare, Poole scholar Jon Carr finds.
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Mar 24, 2026

Overconfident CEOs Are Less Likely to Delegate Responsibility – Particularly When It May Help the Most

A new study finds overconfident CEOs are less likely to delegate responsibilities to underlings, particularly in settings that involve complex transactions – such as hammering out the details of high-stakes deals.
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Mar 9, 2026

Study Finds Correlation Between Public Health, Tax Policies

The more a state’s budget relied on sales tax revenue, the more likely it was to shorten stay-at-home orders during the early stages of the COVID pandemic.
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Mar 3, 2026

Having a ‘Growth Mindset’ Helps Entrepreneurs Adapt to Setbacks

A new study by Poole professors Jon Carr and Jeff Pollack finds entrepreneurs who think they can change their views on being frugal are more resilient when faced with setbacks.
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Feb 18, 2026

Want Entrepreneurs to Work Harder? Tell Them They’ll Fail

A new study co-written by Poole professors Jeffrey Pollack and Jon Carr finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful.
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Jan 16, 2026

Rethinking Wealth Inequality and Financial Instability

Wealth inequality and financial instability are entwined. Addressing the former could prevent the latter, a Poole scholar writes.
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Oct 1, 2025

Where Financial Advisors Grew Up Influences Their Ethics

The study underscores that where we are raised plays a significant role in establishing our core code of ethics, regardless of where we live and work as adults.
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Sep 24, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Quarterly Reporting

What might a change in corporate reporting requirements mean for markets and investors? A Poole scholar explains.

Sep 11, 2025

Report: Risk Management Lags as Strategic Priority                    

A new NC State-AICPA study gauges the state of risk oversight among finance leaders and U.S. organizations.
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Sep 11, 2025

Study Finds Blind Spot for Some Auditors Who Use Tech-Based Fraud Tests

Auditors are more likely to ignore red flags raised by data analytics — unless they helped create the tools themselves.