Salt Lake City named one of the 15 best cities for job seekers
Salt Lake City's strong economy has once again landed it in the spotlight, this time on MoneyGeek's Top 15 Cities for Job Seekers list. "People want (a) affordability, (b) safety [...]
Why you have to click that box to use Amazon coupons
Have you ever noticed that you have a coupon for an item in your Amazon shopping cart, but you have to click the little box to "cut" the coupon and [...]
Why Used Car Dealers Can Struggle Even When Prices Rise
The current scarcity of new cars due to the shortage of computer chips has led to a surge in demand for used cars. This should be good news for used [...]
Caregiving Collaborative Op-Ed: Honor caregivers during the holidays
The University of Utah Family Caregiving Collaborative published an op-ed in The Salt Lake Tribune reminding Utahns to thank caregivers during the holidays. Debra Scammon, a professor at the Eccles [...]
Could a new moniker for Facebook help falling stock prices?
A cosmetic name change often can help boost falling stocks, according to the Eccles School's Finance chair Michael Cooper. But as Facebook considers a name change, the practice is unlikely [...]
Mandatory mentorship could help keep poor performers on the job
Voluntary mentorship programs tend to reward those who are already primed for success — eager to learn, engaged, good collaborators. But what if companies required mentorship for new employees? The [...]
Is a bad reputation a deal breaker? Not for some startups
An investor's bad reputation may not be a deterrent for startups seeking capital — as long as the investor stays out of the startup's business. A new paper from Bill [...]
Lost wallet? More money may mean you’ll see it again
Nothing can ruin your day quite like losing your wallet. But it turns out having larger amounts of cash may increase your chances that it gets returned. The Eccles School's [...]
Does a name change lead to a higher stock price?
Recently the stock that used to trade under the ticker CREE made a switch — and saw a healthy jump in their stock price. Is it a coincidence that the [...]
