Category: Business
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Ben Graham, University of Southern California Dornsife – Migrants Bring Value to Businesses They Own or Manage
Immigrants could be the key to staying ahead of China. Ben Graham, associate professor in the school of international relations at the University of Southern California Dornsife, discusses why. Benjamin A.T. Graham is an associate professor of international relations whose work focuses on migration, foreign investment, and the relationship between economics and conflict. He also…
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Wonhyung Lee, University at Albany – Helping the Homeless through Business Improvement Districts
On University at Albany Week: Can businesses work together to help the homeless? Wonhyung Lee, assistant professor in the school of social welfare, discusses BIDs and how they can foster a long-term approach to helping the homeless. Wonhyung Lee is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Welfare of the University at Albany, State…
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Michelle Dunlap, Connecticut College – Minority Experiences in Consumer Marketplaces
On Connecticut College Week: Shopping isn’t always a fun activity for everyone. Michelle Dunlap, professor of human development, explores minority marketplace experience. Professor Dunlap graduated from Wayne State University with high distinction and with honors in psychology. She was awarded a McKnight Doctoral Fellowship from the Florida Education Fund. She earned her master of science…
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Colleen Kirk, New York Institute of Technology – Shopper Psychological Ownership and Territoriality
How can companies avoid offending shoppers who are psychologically invested in their products? Colleen Kirk, assistant professor of marketing at New York Institute of Technology, examines the territorial behavior shoppers display when a product or place feels special to them. Colleen P. Kirk’s research centers around consumer behavior, especially in the areas of psychological ownership, emotions,…
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Bharath Ramkumar, SUNY Oneonta – Fast Fashion
Food isn’t the only product treatable as disposable in our society. Bharath Ramkumar, professor of human ecology at SUNY Oneonta, explores fast fashion. Bharath Ramkumar is a professor of Human Ecology at SUNY Oneonta. He instructs on quality analysis of apparel products and retail management. His specialties include fashion merchandising, consumer behavior, e-commerce, and structural…
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Kenn Tacchino, Widener University – Rethinking The 4% Retirement Rule
On Widener University Week: The 4% rule of retirement withdrawal might need a re-write. Kenn Tacchino, professor of taxation and financial planning, explains why it may not work for all situations. Kenn Tacchino is a professor of taxation and financial planning and chair of the department of economics, finance and taxation at Widener University. He…
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Megan Gerhardt, Miami University – Managing Generation Differences in the Workplace
Diversity in an organization doesn’t just mean race or gender. Megan Gerhardt, professor of management and leadership at Miami University, examines how a wide variety of ages can also provide benefits. Megan received her doctorate at the University of Iowa in 2003 in organizational behavior and human resource management. She is currently a Professor of…
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Neil Reid, University of Toledo – Craft Breweries Increase Residential Property Values
On University of Toledo Week: The rise of craft breweries may float all boats. Neil Reid, professor of geography and planning, determines that having a successful brewery in the neighborhood might be good news for homeowners. Neil Reid, professor of geography and planning, is a regional scientist and industrial geographer with research interests in the…
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Justin Schupp, Wheaton College – Farmers Markets
On Wheaton College Week: Are farmers markets achieving their goals? Justin Schupp, assistant professor of sociology, looks into whether they are getting healthy food to those who need it. Professor Schupp looks at the intersection of social movements and inequality to examine how social movements influence, mitigate and perpetuate each other. His current focus is…
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Jeff Lowenstein, Grand Valley State University – The Lottery Industry
On Grand Valley State University Week: Have you bought your lottery ticket? Jeff Lowenstein, assistant professor of multimedia journalism, says win or lose, it could do more harm than good. Jeff comes to GVSU from Columbia College Chicago in Chicago, IL, where he was a lecturer. Prior to his position there, he worked for a…