When asking a busy person can backfire

Assistant Professor of Finance Luke Stein and his co-author considered directors on the boards of public companies and asked if there’s a difference between the times when they are likely to do a good job and the times when they're likely to do a bad job.

Higher education aid and its impact on long-term prosperity

Professor of Economics Basit Zafar and his partner in the project are the first to examine the impacts of grant aid on homeownership, neighborhood characteristics, and credit outcomes in early adulthood.

Connecting the dots

Professor of Marketing Ruth Bolton's research shows that businesses must integrate the digital, physical, and social realms to deliver stellar customer service.

Marketing lab renamed in honor of author and professor Robert Cialdini

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University has announced a new gift honoring an ASU emeritus faculty member and one of the most prominent thought leaders in behavioral research.

Stay or stray: Which behavior strengthens online communities?

There are more groups and more goods for online community knowledge-sharing.

Do stocks outperform Treasury bills?

Research by Hendrik Bessembinder, finance professor and Francis J. and Mary B.

How ambiguity can serve atypical organizations

Is it better to stand out or fit in? It's a critical question for businesses. Recent research by Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship Heewon Chae shows how being different can be a competitive advantage.

Calculating returns on futures contracts: What’s right, what’s not

In his latest research paper about futures contracts, Professor of Finance Hendrik Bessembinder tackles what he calls the 'roll yield myth.'

What’s holding agricultural workers back?

Professor of Economics Berthold Herrendorf digs into why farm laborers make less money than those in any other sector — even when they move on to different jobs.

Cash on hand

Associate Professor of Finance Thomas Bates researches the rationale behind the rise in the value of corporate financial holdings.