Faculty Featured Research

Discover research and articles featuring our faculty, showcasing their expertise and impact across business, policy, and industry conversations.

The Political Geography of AI: Dr. Todd Jones Featured by Brookings Institution

Research explores where AI-exposed workers are concentrated across the United States and how emerging workforce disruptions may shape economic and policy discussions.

Strategic Communication: Dr. Rodriguez Published in the International Journal of Game Theory

Studies the structure of efficient communication when informed agents face language constraints. The paper examines how these constraints shape the information that messages convey when communication is efficient.

Audit Quality Research: Drs. Nathan Berglund and Mike Truelson Published in Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory

Study explores whether industry expertise helps auditors better identify bankruptcy risk when evaluating a company's ability to continue operating.

Understanding Inflation: Dr. Brian Blank Featured in The Conversation

Breaks down how rising prices are expanding across the economy and why inflation impacts more than just energy costs.

Financial Stability Insights: Dr. Matthew Whitledge Featured in American Banker

Examines how the repricing of private credit is influencing bank exposure, market volatility, and broader financial system dynamics.

Sustainability Strategy Research: Dr. Landers Published in Marketing Research

Study explores how organizations can better align sustainability initiatives across teams, highlighting the role of employee engagement and strategic coordination.

How Consumers Choose Convenience: Dr. Frank Adams Published in Marketing Journal

Research explores how consumers choose between home delivery, curbside pickup, and in-store retrieval based on convenience, effort, and perceived value.

Rethinking "Normal" in Finance: Dr. Brian Blank in The Conversation

Explores how "normal" financial data often behaves unpredictably, challenging common assumptions in economic analysis.

Smart Saving & Retirement: Dr. Alan Stencil on WalletHub

Shares expert guidance on saving 10-15% of income and optimizing retirement planning with strategies like the 4% rule.

Shifting Family Preferences: Dr. Todd Jones Featured in National Geographic

Research explores changes in parental gender preferences in the US, offering long-term insights into shifting family dynamics.

The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Dr. Kent Marett Featured

Examines how human behavior remains a key vulnerability in cybersecurity, esepcially as AI continues to shape evolving digital threats.

Winning Without Fighting: Dr. Jim Chrisman Featured in The Conversation

Research highlights how family-owned companies succeed through trust, legacy, and long-term vision rather than competition.

Smarter Budgeting: Dr. Alan Stencil Featured on WalletHub

Provides practical insights on managing expenses and improving personal financial health.

Inflation Insights: Dr. Brian Blank Featured on Marketplace

Explains rising energy prices and why the Federal Reserve may not intervene, breaking down inflation expectations for a broad audience.

Global Finance Research: Dr. Alvaro Taboada Published in Top Journal

New research examines how cross-border bank acquisitions can influence systemic risk, offering insights into global financial stability and interconnected markets.

AI's Economic Impact: Dr. Todd Jones Featured in The New York Times

Economists are rethinking AI's impact on the job market - shifting from skepticism to growing concern about how quickly it could reshape employment and whether policymakers are prepared.