Dec 08
AI is becoming a powerful tool for auditors, but its predictions still require human validation. A Gies Business expert says that while AI can enhance efficiency, overreliance on it may erode critical thinking and professional judgment.
Dec 02
Mindful gifting isn't about scrimping or ditching holiday cheer, but about cultivating awareness — buying and sharing gifts in ways that reflect empathy, ethics, and sustainability.
Nov 24
New Gies Business research finds auditors rely more on learning algorithms—especially under high uncertainty—offering takeaways for firms adopting AI.
Nov 20
Research coauthored by Gies Business professor shows that as geopolitical tensions rise, foreign investors find it measurably harder to access meaningful information from the firms they fund.
Nov 18
A small scooter can have a big impact. Gies Business professor Unnati Narang digs into the surprising ripple effect of Chicago's 2019 e-scooter rollout - from rideshare jumps to bikeshare dips and hidden side effects for consumer mobility and safety.
Nov 17
Through the study, Gies professor Yang Gao provides insights for users and makes recommendations to platforms as to who the bot should best target for interactions.
Nov 14
Study argues that too much early media attention can cause startups to become rigid and less likely to change, which is most often necessary in the early stages.
Nov 12
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
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
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
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
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%,