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Citing research conducted by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and his colleagues, the IMG says policymakers should re-examine risks posed by exchange traded funds during periods of stress, even though the vehicles are less concerning than their open-ended mutual fund counterparts.

Research by Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness, sheds light on the dynamics behind ambition in the workplace, why many are renouncing it, and what they're embracing instead.

See how supply chain expert John Gray is making time for public service as part of the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Research by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, helps the podcasts' hosts understand the returns that can be expected from alternative asset investment classes such as private equity, venture capital, angel investing, private credit, hedge funds, direct real estate and cryptocurrencies. They also conduct an in-depth analysis based on empirical studies and their expertise to discover whether there is any merit to alternative asset classes as investments. 

Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, analyzes the worst single-day drop in the U.S. stock market in years.  

Because 48 hours just doesn’t feel like enough, we asked experts how to make the most of your precious time away from work. Tracy Dumas, associate professor of management and human resources, says engaging in activities that utilize skills that aren't used during the course of a work week can help make a weekend last longer. 

The Ohio State University has selected its inaugural cohort for the Provost’s Early Career Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to attract and develop the highest caliber early-career faculty.

The National Center for the Middle Market, in partnership with Fifth Third Private Bank’s Business Transition Advisory Team, surveyed a group of 300 middle market executives to learn more about the process of selling middle market, sometimes family-owned, businesses. The report examined factors including the length and the activities involved in the preparation phase, the challenges faced, advisors consulted and the range of emotions experienced. 

A shorter supply chain means less room for error and uncertainty. But that security comes with a higher price tag, says Professor of Operations John Gray. 

Investors hoping for big returns by putting their money into trendy topics like work-from-home and the metaverse through exchange traded funds (ETFs) will instead likely face gross underperformance, according to a new study by Itzhak Ben-David, Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and Byungwook Kim, a PhD student at Fisher. ETFs based on these and similar hot topics earn an average return about 30% lower than more diversified funds over the five years after they are launched.

As a result of The Great Wealth Transfer, younger generations will have more money and more assets to protect as they inherit them from their boomer generation parents and grandparents. Logically, they may use some of that money to buy insurance policies to protect some of their newfound assets. As the insurance industry welcomes a new pool of potential clients, it's also losing a large number of seasoned employees, according to research from the Risk Institute.

Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, joins The Colin McEnroe Show to learn what leisure is and explore its importance for health, how the concept differs around the world, what it means to value your free time, and what the future holds for leisure.

As society ages, the norm is to think of people continuing to work for longer and longer, but new data shows that Covid inspired many older workers to retire earlier than ever. If companies want to prevent this brain drain, then research from Management and Human Resources faculty Kaifeng Jiang, Jasmine Hu and their colleagues provides some  pointers.

The logistics of direct-to-consumer sales for manufacturers can be very different from the operations to supply retail stores. Terry Esper, an associate professor of logistics, says lines are getting very blurry between what a retailer used to be and what a manufacturer used to be.

The National Center for the Middle Market's 2022 Mid-Year Middle Market Indicator shows robust growth in the middle market even as economic confidence has faltered.

The aging society is one of the key challenges of our time. This could be an enormous asset, but this will require a rethink in terms of how we think and act towards older people. Research from Fisher's Kaifeng Jiang, Jasmine Hu and their colleagues explores how organizations can encourage older workers to stick around long enough for that knowledge to be retained. 

Research by Professor of Management and human resources Steffanie Wilk shows the impact that having a "good mood" can be personally and how it can positively impact other professional interactions.

Some consumer and business behavior has rebounded. But as the BA.5 subvariant spreads, other trends show persistent trepidation. “I think we are feeling the effects of coming out of a pandemic,” said Keely Croxton, professor of logistics.

Fisher’s ever-expanding Global Trade Network has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce with a President’s E-Star Award. Check out all the ways the Global Trade Network is creating real exporting impact for students and businesses in Ohio.

Rene Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics, discusses two aspects of private equity that intersect with his research expertise: the declining number of publicly traded U.S. companies and how the growth of private equity can cloud transparency for investors and economists.

Anil Arya, the John J. Gerlach Chair in Accounting, and Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, write about a proposed new rule governing the disclosure of stocks as gifts — a tactic that has tax implications.

Carbon reporting is becoming mandatory for many companies. Christian Blanco, assistant professor of operations and business analytics, shares insights into how companies can prepare for disclosing their carbon emissions and policies.

A looser schedule can allow for serendipity, says Professor or Marketing and Logistics Selin Malkoc.

Whether it was touring with a nationally known band or it's putting thought into the perfect playlist for a road trip, music occupies a special place for Assistant Professor Jesse Walker. Meet the musician-turned-marketing-expert.