New research from Fisher's Shaojun Zhang and a colleague finds that fluctuations in demand for oil is a key driver of movement of so-called "greeniums," pricing benefits that investors are willing to pay extra or accept lower yields for in exchange for sustainable impact.

Supply chain and management scholar W.C. Benton joined a prestigious cohort in being named a 2024 Decision Sciences Institute Fellow. Benton becomes the 14th Ohio State researcher selected for the honor.

Amid overall positive trends, climate risk was noted as a growing concern for middle market leaders in the latest Middle Market Indicator released by the National Center for the Middle Market.

Research from Fisher's Itzhak Ben-David helps illustrate part of the growing focus on mutual fund ratings, which may not be accurate ways to evaluate a fund's performance.  

Sales of the company’s cars are flagging and, according to Fisher's Ken Boyer, Elon Musk's interest in electric vehicles isn't what it was, but investors are focusing on the potential of autonomous driving and Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Despite the strong showing of politically-themed ETFs, finance researcher Itzhak Ben-David says thematic ETFs usually underperform. His research that shows specialized ETFs tend to trail market benchmarks by about 30% over five years.

“Go ahead and send that late gift, because it doesn’t seem to bother most people as much as givers fear,” says Cory Haltman, lead author of a new study and doctoral student in marketing at Fisher.

A new study from Assistant Professor of Finance Shaojun Zhang looks at decisions by companies to adopt environmentally friendly business practices ― and the impact of these practices on shareholder value and market performance.

Finance Professor Itzhak Ben-David spoke with the Swedish House of Finance to discuss exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including their growing popularity, the risks of specialized ETFs, how they increase price volatility and market-wide impacts, and what’s next for the ETF space.

Do shipping delays, low inventory or procrastination mean late-arriving gifts for your family and friends? New research from Fisher's Rebecca Walker Reczek, Cory Haltman and Grant Donnelly reveals that it may not be that bad. The trio, writing in The Conversation, found that people overestimate the negative consequences of sending a late gift.

Meet Tammy Izzo, the Risk Institute's newest executive director, and see how her experience as a risk leader at EY will help shape the institute's commitment to risk management education and outreach.

Professor of Logistics Terry Esper talks supply chain disruptions and how consumers can prepare themselves to shop during crises ― while avoiding panic buying.

Rakesh Mallipeddi, an assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, has been recognized as among a group of outstanding young scholars who have made significant contributions to the field of information systems and demonstrated exceptional potential for future impact.

Centralizing global talent can drive innovation within a company or industry. But what happens when immigration restrictions prevent companies from bringing in highly skilled workers from abroad? Research by Assistant Professor of Management and Human Resources Deepak Nayak sheds light on the impact of immigration policies on companies’ knowledge growth and development.

A new study by the National Center for the Middle Market and AON uncovers how successful middle market companies leverage their people and keep pace with their changing risk portfolio to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. The comprehensive study found two critical trends shaping the future of middle market companies: workforce dynamics and technology advancements.

Learn more about the faculty thought leaders and talented young researchers with links to Fisher that were recently honored for their academic work by the Journal of Business Logistics.

Bennett Tepper, the Abramowitz Professor in the Department of Management and Human Resources, shares expertise on workplace bullying ― how and why it happens, and to whom.

An analysis of a recent research paper from Finance Professor Itzhak Ben-David has important takeaways for investment professionals and finance academics, including: more emphasis by investors on multiples and short-term forecasts of earning and less on expected long term growth of earning and required rates of return. For academics, research must recognize and account for the differential between financial market behavior in theory and the real world.

Acquisitions in the tech landscape have wide-ranging effects on digital platforms, app developers and consumers. Recent research by Assistant Professor of Management and Human Resources Yongzhi (Alex) Wang explores how these purchases can reduce competition yet benefit large digital platforms like Apple’s App Store.

The company’s bankruptcy filing is a reminder that being first isn’t always enough, a fact bolstered by research from Fisher's Oded Shenkar about the success of so-called copycat products and services.

Research from Fisher's Robert Lount, Jr. and Ben Tepper shows how abusive supervision that was so common in the past doesn't drive positive performance by employees.

Faculty at Fisher have long given back to academia through their service as editors and reviewers of some of the top journals in the world. See the breadth of our faculty thought leadership that is currently serving these academic journals.

Research from Fisher's Robert Lount finds that employees believe a high-performing boss can boost their career, no matter how toxic or negative their boss's behavior can be.

New research from faculty at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business examines the effectiveness of one tool that recycling companies, organizations and municipalities can use to limit contamination: curbside recycling audits.

Thematic ETFs can be a minefield for investors, and Professor Itzhak Ben-David's recent insights provide a timely warning. His research highlights the pitfalls of specialized ETFs (including real estate ETFs), which often lose 6% annually in their early years, as they are launched in response to investor over-excitement.