Nov 12
New research reveals widespread bias, inefficiency in credit scoring and mortgage lending
Despite decades of regulatory scrutiny and the recent rise of sophisticated algorithmic tools, new research indicates that systemic biases and fundamental inefficiencies persist throughout the financial ecosystem.
Nov 10
New study finds non-GAAP earnings disclosures make M&A deals more efficient
Researchers find non-GAAP disclosures are correlated with greater deal synergies, fewer post-acquisition goodwill impairments, and in some cases, stronger post-deal operating performance.
Nov 06
Study: Electric scooters boost rideshare trips but reduce bikeshare demand, raise new safety concerns
E-scooter availability led to a 15.7% increase in short rideshare trips, but bikeshare programs saw a 7.6% decline in trips in areas with scooter access, suggesting that riders often substituted e-scooters for rental bikes.
Nov 04
PODCAST: The Transparency Tightrope: Inside corporate tax disclosures
In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business professor Stefan Richter discusses his new research revealing how tax authorities are mining public information and how companies subtly adapt their reporting to stay compliant while revealing as little as possible.
Oct 30
Study: Rethinking organizational design can boost supply chain quality
New study suggests that the key to better quality may start by looking inward by revamping the buyer’s own organizational design, which can ultimately cut supplier defects by up to 74%,
Oct 27
Gies Business study confirms growing antitrust concerns in the dialysis industry
Study reveals that nearly 80% of U.S. dialysis centers are owned by just two companies, raising concerns about market concentration and physician self-dealing, as many doctors have financial ties to the facilities.
Oct 23
Allu brings award-winning data analytics experience to Gies
Rakesh Allu brings early career experience from Deloitte, HSBC, and award-winning research from Cornell University to Gies Business. His work explores how emerging technologies and digital platforms can promote social sustainability and human-centered innovation in both business and government.
Oct 21
PODCAST: Relational Overload: How to thrive in a world of constant collaboration
In today's hyper-connected world, we're constantly bombarded with messages and demands. But it goes beyond information overload; it's relational overload. Gies professor Pranav Gupta discusses his research on this phenomenon and strategies for navigating this complex landscape.
Oct 20
How COVID-19 reshaped the future of social security
A new study found that excess deaths from COVID-19 reduced future Social Security obligations by $205 billion. However, these fiscal "savings" highlight the profound human cost of the pandemic and do little to ease the overall strain on government finances or Social Security’s long-term solvency.