Research

‘Tis the season for many companies to have accurate projections for the future. That’s why we present annually the Lawrence R. Klein Award for Blue Chip Accuracy. Hear Professor of Economics Lee McPheters announce the 2016 recipient and share the winner’s 2017 predictions.

While talk of religion and politics over Thanksgiving dinner may incite an argument, Black Friday ads may stir up a fight.

W. P. Carey researchers examine why shoppers become Black Friday brawlers, concluding that retailers should be more cautious in how they use 'scarcity ads,' and consumers should understand that psychologically, these effects can happen and you should control your own behavior.

What are the implications of the wage gap between college graduates and those with only a high school diploma?

This holiday season, more shoppers than ever before will forego crowded malls for cyberspace and enjoy the ease and convenience of purchasing gifts from their home computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

The catchy Snow White tune with its hypnotic whistles has been engrained into many young minds over the decades. But, somehow, the message — we can find pleasure while working (or we can find stress) — hasn’t made its way into discussions of organizational management.

Hospitals have long been notorious for their sluggish, antiquated supply chain management. But today, under intense pressure to cut costs while maintaining high-quality care, some are trying a new model — the consolidated service center.

These signs may tip off your manager that you're about to resign, according to research.

The 9-to-5 workday is longer in the United States, and this study gets closer to why Americans spend so much time in the office.

Do you feel coerced by your CEO into making political choices on election day that you would not make otherwise? It's not uncommon for chief executive officers to affect how their employees vote.