Research Articles
At Gies College of Business, research is more than theory. From entrepreneurship and auditing to healthcare economics and supply chain logistics, Gies Business professors and scholars are shaping the future through innovative business research. Explore how their work informs industry practice, public policy, and the education of the next generation of business leaders.
Van Landuyt joins Gies Business to study human side of accountancy
Oct 01, 2026
Drawing on his experience as a professional auditor, Ben Van Landuyt uses experimental research to explore auditors’ decisions and teaches students how to navigate accounting’s real-world gray areas.
PODCAST: Why media attention on climate action can backfire
Sep 29, 2026
Media coverage of climate action can hurt already low-polluting companies by raising expectations, operational costs, expenses, and debt. The same attention can help high-polluting firms improve efficiency, reduce regulatory costs, and strengthen their reputations.
Specialization can speed scientists’ rise, then slow them in management, study finds
Sep 28, 2026
Research finds that scientists benefit from deep expertise, which can improve their effectiveness in specialized technical work. Managers must coordinate teams, communicate across fields, manage projects and budgets, and integrate different areas of expertise.
From Algorithms to AI: Lin An brings new approach to business decision-making
Sep 24, 2026
Lin An uses mathematics, optimization, and AI to improve business decision-making. His research combines algorithms with human expertise, an interplay he also explores through his passion for competitive poker.
Minefee wins 2026 ISOI Research Paper Award
Sep 23, 2026
The ISOI Research Paper Award is presented annually to honor a published journal article or book that embodies and furthers the mission of ISOI, which is to address unmet demand by academic communities and corporations for transdisciplinary research in strategic organizational design and management.
For Grant, the move to Gies Business becomes a reunion with Illinois
Sep 21, 2026
Grant’s research explores how technology and inclusive financial education shape investor behavior, including the effects of mobile interfaces, gamification, and ADHD.
Mollner uses mathematical theory to solve real-world problems
Sep 18, 2026
New Gies finance professor Josh Mollner uses mathematical theory to study how modern trading systems affect market liquidity, pricing, and retail investors. After a decade at Northwestern, the award-winning teacher joins Gies to expand his market-design research and collaborate with its finance scholars.
Rise of alternative credit adds another layer to US household debt concerns
Sep 17, 2026
Rising US credit card debt tells only part of the story of household financial stress. Gies Business finance professor Avantika Pal says consumers are increasingly supplementing traditional borrowing with alternative credit products such as online installment loans and short-term cash advances.
PODCAST: When Influencers use AI to interact with fans and consumers
Sep 15, 2026
A study of 225 prominent Weibo influencers found that clearly labeled AI-generated replies encouraged users to comment on later posts, including sponsored content. They worked best when they matched the influencer’s voice, addressed the specific comment, arrived after a believable delay, and were used selectively.