Smith Brain Trust
Should the World’s Central Banks Think Green?
September 11, 2019
In various corners of the world, central bankers increasingly are paying attention to weather events, carbon emissions and environmentally driven finance efforts.
Smith Research
Confused by Unclear Accounting Information
September 05, 2019
In the grand scheme of the economy, the accounting information that individual firms report can have big impacts.
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
September 04, 2019
Demand for luxury goods exploded only recently in the 20th century, when consumers worldwide star
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.
Why Violators Should Thank Britain's Gender Police
August 29, 2019
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.
How Social Networks Can Curb Youth Unemployment
August 22, 2019
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.
Apple, Disney and Your Strained TV Budget
August 21, 2019
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.
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.
Why It’s Not Enough That Africa Grows
August 15, 2019
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.
Finding Your Way in a World of Tradeoffs
August 14, 2019
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.
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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