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Connecting Ecology and Business: A Q&A with WSB’s Michael Hernke
WSB sat down with Michael Hernke to discuss the relationships among ecology, environmental studies, and business, and his new article on elevated carbon dioxide levels.
The Power of Choice: What WSB Research Says About Decision-Making
When it comes to making choices, there’s no shortage of popular advice out there. WSB faculty have looked at the nature of choice and how we go about making decisions big and small.
WSB’s Jon Eckhardt Named Discovery Fellow at WID
Jon Eckhardt, whose research focuses on entrepreneurship, has a new five-year appointment as a Discovery Fellow.
Let the Dog Decide: WSB’s Justin Sydnor Talks Behavior Change on Freakonomics Radio
WSB's Justin Sydnor shared his expertise on decision-making and health care insurance during a recent broadcast of Freakonomics Radio.
Will Tangible Rewards Make Your Employees Work Harder? It Depends
Advocates often claim that tangible rewards—vouchers, merchandise, gift cards—are more effective employee motivators than cash. Associate Professor Willie Choi tests this theory using the three most commonly cited differences between tangible and cash rewards, and explains why the former isn’t a surefire way to keep employee motivation soaring.
When Home Buyers Bid, Sellers Benefit
Research from WSB's Alina Arefeva explores how engaging in bidding wars during the home buying process can increase competition and bolster a home's selling price.