Research From Poole

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Aug 3, 2026

Markups Matter in Assessing Trade Wars

The benefits of trade (and cost of tariffs) rise in countries with high-markup industries, Poole scholar Hamid Firooz finds.

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Jul 9, 2026

Why Greenwashing Is Getting Harder To Spot

Companies disclose more sustainability data than ever, but does it matter? Poole scholar Ari de Fauconberg explores a subtle form of greenwashing.

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Jul 7, 2026

Study Finds Sharing Tax Numbers Boosts Transparency, Not Confusion, for Investors

A new study finds disclosing more tax-related numbers allows the market to make more informed investing decisions.

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May 19, 2026

Economists Solve a Mystery Involving International Trade and Competition From China

Economists found what seemed like an international trade paradox. Then they figured out what was causing it.

May 1, 2026

Study: Past Help Colors Perceptions of Auditors’ Tech Work

Consulting AI specialists boosts an auditor's competence but may decrease manager trust in their solo work.

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 5, 2026

Poole’s ERM Initiative Publishes New Report on AI Opportunities and Risks

The report explores how executives across various industries perceive the the benefits and risks of AI.

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.