Faculty and Research | Wisconsin School of Business at UW Madison

Excellence in research defines what and how we teach, enriches our exchange with industry and policy leaders, and opens unique partnership opportunities among our community. We invite you to learn more about the people, research, and innovation at the Wisconsin School of Business.

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Innovation Through Collaboration

WSB Faculty Lend Expertise to Find Supply Chain Solutions During COVID-19 Pandemic

WSB’s Greg DeCroix and Pete Lukszys explain how supply chains function and share how they are helping address shortages of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sharing Expertise

Hart Posen on How COVID-19 Has Affected Retail

Retail has taken a huge hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Hart Posen discusses everything from brands on the brink of collapse to online grocery shopping.

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Research Excellence

Dan Wangerin Shares 5 Things to Know About COVID-19 and Financial Reporting

The fallout from the pandemic has affected how accounting firms carry out financial statement audits, as well as how companies manage taxes, asset valuation, loan loss reserves, and more.

WSB Helps Shape Public Policy with New Insurance Experts Panel

WSB faculty are leading a timely new initiative to help inform major public policy issues affecting the insurance industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Academic Departments

Our faculty collaborate within seven areas of study to perform innovative research and support a wide range of degree options, majors, and course offerings for students.

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Centers and Initiatives

The Knowledge Centers and Initiatives at the Wisconsin School of Business are integral to our mission of providing an exceptional educational experience and access to research excellence.