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Confused by Unclear Accounting Information

In the grand scheme of the economy, the accounting information that individual firms report can have big impacts.

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Why Winners Learn To Share Power

Some startups bet everything on a single visionary founder. But organizations with stable shared leadership are more likely to grow and emerge as industry anchors.

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Decoding the Human Appetite for Luxury

Demand for luxury goods exploded only recently in the 20th century, when consumers worldwide star

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You Bombed the Job Interview. Now What?

So, you bombed the interview for a position you really wanted and you dashed your hopes of getting the job. Now what? Our expert has some advice.

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Why Violators Should Thank Britain's Gender Police

Two companies busted by Britain's gender stereotype police could complain about regulatory overreach. But a Maryland Smith expert says violators should look inward instead.

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How Social Networks Can Curb Youth Unemployment

A powerful tool for curbing the growing worldwide problem of youth unemployment could be the ubiquitous mobile phone found in most teens’ pockets, finds new research.

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Apple, Disney and Your Strained TV Budget

You already pay for Netflix, Amazon Prime and other video streaming services. Soon you will need to add Apple TV+ and Disney Plus to your growing list of subscriptions.

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Fixing the Vague, Complex Volcker Rule

Tweaks to the Volcker Rule will help fix a regulation that is too vague, complex and burdensome, Maryland Smith finance professor Clifford Rossi says.

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Why It’s Not Enough That Africa Grows

Growth across sub-Saharan Africa is expected to outpace global growth this year and next, and the reasons why accentuate the importance of economic diversification, says Maryland Smith’s Lemma Senbet.

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Finding Your Way in a World of Tradeoffs

Managers who rely on computer models to help with decision-making bump into a dilemma when it comes to allocation of scarce resources in complex environments with many moving parts.

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Why Disruptor Brands Are Booming

Nearly half of Americans have bought stuff from a direct-to-consumer brand. Here's why those consumers are such a coveted group, and why more and more brands are borrowing from the DTC playbook.

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Good, Better and Best Design for Branded Mobile Apps

Companies win when you put their branded mobile apps on your smartphone. But if the goal is to maximize firm value, new research suggests good, better and best ways to approach design.
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