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Confidence, Credibility, & Strategic Leadership

Ben Abbey2021-07-29T12:33:33-06:00July 29th, 2021|

The Goff Strategic Leadership Center theorizes that successful strategic leaders demonstrate skills across six specific dimensions (what we refer to as the Six Principles of Strategic Leadership). This model of leadership indicates that competence in these six areas contributes to high levels of individual, team, and organizational success. Research conducted by faculty at the University of Utah provides insights into each of these principles, and describes specific strategies for how leaders [...]

New DAs decrease police violence, new study shows

Katie Drake2021-07-16T13:34:32-06:00July 16th, 2021|

When a new district attorney takes office, police kill fewer people, according to a new study from Allison Stashko, an assistant professor in the Business Economics Group. "Deaths decline no matter what the new prosecutor’s political party or policy platform might be," Stashko writes. "During that time, we find no changes in arrest rates or assaults on police officers. That suggests that officers can [...]

Amplifying voices benefits everyone, including underrepresented voices

Sheena McFarland2021-06-17T15:35:10-06:00June 17th, 2021|

It often seems like team meetings result in some voices being heard, while others are completely overlooked. Similarly, sometimes credit is misassigned to someone who didn't actually offer up the idea. The phenomenon is a concern to many, and particularly women and people of color. However, the use of amplification, publicly endorsing someone's idea while giving credit to that person, can give underrepresented voices [...]

The case for a culture of experimentation in business schools

Katie Drake2021-06-16T15:56:40-06:00June 16th, 2021|

The scientific method is no longer the sole domain of scientists, and business schools need to train students to embrace a spirit of experimentation. That's the premise set forth in a new article from the Harvard Business Review co-authored by the Eccles School's Elizabeth Tenney, assistant professor of Management; Elaine Costa, Management Ph.D. student; and Ruchi Watson, assistant professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and [...]

Five inspirational quotes from the Sorenson Impact Summit

Ben Abbey2021-06-07T17:24:35-06:00June 7th, 2021|

The seventh annual Sorenson Impact Summit with SOCAP Global took place May 25 through May 27. The summit featured three days of inspirational conversations around innovations in impact investing, building equitable entrepreneur ecosystems, the future of higher education, and using data to drive impact. This year, the summit gathered virtually, with the objective of delivering a more inclusive and accessible summit. For three days, [...]

Understanding COVID-19: Research during a crisis

Ben Abbey2021-06-07T17:06:24-06:00June 7th, 2021|

On Friday, June 2, University of Utah experts and health researchers came together to discuss how scientists and others mobilized to learn more about COVID-19 and to combat the epidemic. University of Utah scientists discussed their research and addressed the numerous unanswered questions emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Two of the experts who spoke during the event were Taylor Randall, dean of the David [...]

Here’s why data and dialogue are key to improving equity, diversity and inclusion

Ben Abbey2021-06-01T14:42:17-06:00June 1st, 2021|

Ninety minutes. That’s all it took. I gained a deeper understanding of how data informs an elected official’s thought process regarding racial and ethnic disparities in Utah. He, in turn, reviewed the data and considered how he might incorporate this data into policymaking. Both of us acknowledged the importance of the issue, need for increased opportunities and inherent strengths that can help Utah improve. [...]

Jonathan Brogaard named to Poets & Quants 40 Under 40 Professors

Katie Drake2021-05-04T14:46:13-06:00May 4th, 2021|

Poets & Quants has named the Eccles School's Jonathan Brogaard to its annual 40 Under 40 Professors list. Brogaard, a professor of Finance, currently teaches Advanced Finance in the Executive MBA program. "I get pretty excited about teaching. It is a lot of fun, and I hope that comes across to the students," Brogaard said. "It is probably corny to say, but the process [...]

Credit cards are affecting our brains – and our spending

Katie Drake2021-05-04T14:36:27-06:00May 3rd, 2021|

It has long been known that credit cards encourage spending — but no one knows exactly why. New research from Sachin Banker, assistant professor of Marketing, helps shed some light. “You’re basically feeling more reward when you shop with credit cards,” he said. “We don’t see that with cash. It was actually a very stark difference.” Get the full story in The Wall Street [...]

Passive prose is keeping research from reaching the masses

Katie Drake2021-05-04T14:32:03-06:00May 3rd, 2021|

Ever struggled to understand a scholarly article, and ended up passing it over for citation? Turns out you are not alone. New research shows that abstract, technical, and passive prose keeps important research from reaching the masses. Tianyu Gu, an assistant professor of Marketing and colleagues show that readers struggle to understand this type of writing, and therefore tend to pass it by. Read [...]

Work-life balance sparks viral discussion following British man’s heart attack

Katie Drake2021-04-27T13:46:54-06:00April 27th, 2021|

A heart attack made Jonathan Frostick re-evaluate his life priorities, and while recovering, the British man wrote a now-viral post on LinkedIn where he vowed to find a better work-life balance. We become so attached to our job identity that we will work long, arduous hours to protect it, Eccles School Professor of Management Glen Kreiner told New York Times. “Sometimes, that’s why it [...]

The PPP program could be leaving women of color entrepreneurs behind

Katie Drake2021-04-27T13:38:02-06:00April 27th, 2021|

Women of color are driving small-business growth during the pandemic. But many are missing out on help such as the Payroll Protection Plan offered by the federal government, despite having applied. “All of us in economics and strategy are predicting an enormous surge in economic activity due to pent-up demand,” said Lyda Bigelow, associate professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the [...]

Low-income Americans – especially minorities – are being cheated on property taxes

Katie Drake2021-04-09T16:36:34-06:00April 9th, 2021|

Members of marginalized communities tend to live in homes that command lower prices due to the accumulated effects of racism, yet their properties are often assessed at inflated values. That's according to research by Troup Howard of the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis. The New York Times cited Howard's study in a recent op-ed on the inequities of assessing property [...]

Is passive investing degrading informational content of markets?

Katie Drake2021-04-09T16:33:44-06:00April 9th, 2021|

Passive investors are known for being steady. They don't follow every fluctuation in price, or listen to trading floor gossip. That passive approach may be messing up price signals and making business decisions harder, according to research from the Eccles School's Jonathan Brogaard and Matthew Ringgenberg. Discover how in The Atlantic.

Utah home to hottest job market in the U.S., according to WSJ

Katie Drake2021-04-09T11:48:51-06:00April 9th, 2021|

The pandemic has been hard on the labor market, but Utah seems to be bucking that trend, according to new analysis from The Wall Street Journal. Utah had the lowest average unemployment rate and highest number of people working or looking for jobs. “We went into the pandemic well-positioned,” said Natalie Gochnour, associate dean at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. [...]

Adam Looney: The case for targeted student loan debt relief

Katie Drake2021-03-23T17:18:30-06:00March 23rd, 2021|

Student debt relief has become a hot topic in the Biden administration, with many calling for across-the-board forgiveness. But Adam Looney, executive director of the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis, says a more targeted approach is in order, since much of the debt - 36% - is owed by individuals in the top 20% of income distribution. Read Looney's full [...]

How to ask deeply personal questions, with Eric VanEpps

Katie Drake2021-02-12T17:23:56-07:00February 16th, 2021|

Sex, money, politics ... we've been raised to avoid these topics in polite conversation. But one Eccles School professor, Eric VanEpps, has some new research that sheds light on what turns a regular question into a sensitive one. He recently shared his thoughts with the Freakonomics podcast. Give it a listen.

What will GM’s move to all-electric vehicles impact Utah’s air quality?

Katie Drake2021-02-12T17:27:12-07:00February 12th, 2021|

Auto giant GM recently announced it will phase out gasoline-fueled cars by 2035. But what does that mean for air quality? Professor Glen Schmidt joined ABC4's IN FOCUS to discuss the business impact of the auto maker's announcement. Watch the full discussion here.

Statewide mask mandate benefits picking up press mentions

Katie Drake2021-01-11T13:25:05-07:00December 17th, 2020|

New research by several Eccles School faculty is showing up in news articles across the country. The research shows that state-wide mask mandates benefit local economies and provide health benefits. County-or-city-wide mandates do not appear to have the same benefits. Read more about the research in Forbes, The Washington Post, CBS Money Watch, The Chicago Tribune, and the Mississippi Free Press.

Does the middle class get a bad deal from the U.S. tax system?

Katie Drake2021-01-11T13:09:20-07:00December 11th, 2020|

The tax burden on the middle-class is a huge talking point for politicians. But is the burden actually that onerous? New research from Adam Looney and his colleagues shows that many in the middle class get more benefits than they pay in taxes. Read about their findings in The Washington Post.

New study: Statewide mask requirements save lives, livelihoods

Sheena McFarland2020-11-24T15:48:23-07:00November 24th, 2020|

Researchers at the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis have found that statewide mask requirements not only reduce the transmission of COVID-19, but they also spur more economic activity, while countywide mask requirements actually depress economic activity. “The thing that really pops out,” said lead research Nathan Seegert, assistant professor of Finance at the Eccles School, “is that statewide mask mandates [...]

The dangerous virus sweeping through businesses – overconfidence

Katie Drake2020-11-17T13:23:00-07:00November 17th, 2020|

COVID-19 isn't the only thing catching in the workplace these days. Turns out, overconfidence also can spread like a virus and is highly contagious, according to research by the Eccles School's Elizabeth Tenney and her co-authors. Learn how to keep yourself safe from falling into the overconfidence trap in Harvard Business Review.

Can the global economy keep up with our rapidly aging population?

Katie Drake2020-09-17T11:07:13-06:00September 17th, 2020|

How does the world pay for things like health care and social security with an increasingly aging population? It's a big question, but the Eccles School's Derek Hoff literally wrote the book on the subject. “The argument is that if you don’t have steadily rising populations you can’t have economic growth, and there is this crisis for social support systems of too many old [...]

‘Dirty jobs’ paper wins Academy of Management Journal Impact Award

Katie Drake2020-09-17T11:03:58-06:00September 17th, 2020|

Congratulations are in order for Glen Kreiner, professor of Management at the Eccles School. His paper “Normalizing dirty work: Managerial tactics for countering occupational taint,” has won the first Impact Award from the Academy of Management Journal. The award recognizes AMJ articles that have the potential to make the greatest impact by answering research questions that are important for society. The award committee considered [...]

Will we ever go back to the office again or is it remote from now on?

Katie Drake2020-09-17T10:59:52-06:00September 17th, 2020|

The benefits of remote working are winning over employees and — surprisingly — managers, making telework one of the bright points of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the experience is largely dependent on the employees' home situation, says Eccles School management researcher Glen Kreiner. “The biggest issues are usually found in differences at the level of the individual. Some people are just not cut out [...]