Research

Effects of U.S. trade war could hit consumers' wallets

Associate Professor of Agribusiness Troy Schmitz answers questions about retaliation over tariffs affecting agricultural producers as deals are renegotiated.

Consumer forums impact online sales in a flash

New research shows how retailers can better manage short promotions, and compete with the likes of Amazon, even when they are smaller and may not have access to cutting-edge predictive analytics.

The value of sports continues to soar

Tailgate parties. Fantasy leagues. Promotions at neighborhood bars and restaurants. These are a few of the activities and specials we enjoy during professional sports seasons. Two professors comment on the other thing that gets us into the game spirit.

Hazed and confused: New research reveals link between air pollution and dementia

A first-of-its-kind study by health care economists reveals another troubling concern about breathing smoke and dust in the atmosphere: long-term exposure to certain pollutants increases our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Neurofeedback: The future of leadership training

The business world is on the cusp of using brain rewiring as a routine part of management development, according to new research by Professor of Management David Waldman.

Hospital-doctor relationship is key to reduce health care supply costs

New research shows that investing in mechanisms to align physician incentives with medical facility incentives saves money.

‘Shock’ing insights into carbon tax-induced innovation in green energy

Recent research looked to the past — to 1970s oil shocks specifically — to predict how endogenous innovation might affect green energy prices and in turn, carbon emissions.

ASU agribusiness researcher earns Elsevier Atlas Award

Economist Tim Richards, the Marvin and June Morrison Chair in Agribusiness in the Morrison School of Business, and his co-author won the prestigious Elsevier Atlas Award for their research paper on innovative markets for food waste.

How bond buying turned troubled European countries around

An experimental model to find out whether a bond intervention program would stabilize markets and economies in Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Italy, and Spain shows business lessons for U.S. companies.

Legalized sports betting could change fan experience

Will loyalty hold up with money at stake? Professors of marketing and management weigh in on the changes.