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Sep 12, 2024

Poole College Economist Weighs In on Mission Hospital Nurses’ Historic Strike Vote

Poole College economist Steve Allen provides insight into the unprecedented 97% strike vote by Mission Hospital nurses in Asheville.

Sep 11, 2024

Entrepreneurship Trends, in Theory and Practice

Finding capital and talent, balancing the human touch with tech tools: These are the issues occupying entrepreneurs.

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Sep 10, 2024

Study: Two Editing Tricks Can Help Companies Boost Investor Confidence

A new study finds there are two simple editing changes companies can make to their annual reports that improve investor confidence.

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Sep 9, 2024

The Benefits of Doing Business Across Borders

Workers in internationally active firms earn more money and build in-demand skills, according to Poole College research.

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Sep 9, 2024

During the Pandemic, Employers Who Fostered ‘Collective Engagement’ Had Less Employee Turnover

Some workplaces did a much better job than others at limiting employee turnover during the COVID pandemic.

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Sep 5, 2024

The Tax Bill for NIL

Name, imagine and likeness payments bring new wealth to college athletes—and new tax burdens. Poole experts weigh in.

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Aug 30, 2024

How Hope Beats Mindfulness When Times Are Tough

The study underscores the importance of looking ahead, rather than living “in the moment,” during hard times.

Aug 30, 2024

Report Taps Rob Handfield for Green Vaccine Insight

Poole College supply chain expert Rob Handfield is one of 23 scholars quoted on sustainable vaccine procurement.

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Aug 26, 2024

What If Tips Didn’t Get Taxed?

Poole College researchers Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen explore the implications of a policy both presidential candidates favor.

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Aug 26, 2024

Steven Allen Explains Employment Data Revision

Poole College economist Steve Allen discusses recent revisions to job statistics, addressing former President Donald Trump's claim at a North Carolina rally that the Biden-Harris administration is manipulating the data