Faculty

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Johnson School

People use enjoyment, not time spent, to measure goal progress

Cornell professor Kaitlin Woolley ’12, found that people gauge goal progress more by enjoyment than time spent.

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Johnson School

Want to strengthen your relationship? Try talking about money

Romance is usually the topic on Valentine’s Day, but financial conversations offer lasting benefits in long-term relationships.

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From Crypto to CBDCs: Digital currency and the future of global finance

Global finance is nearing a tipping point as digital payments surge in emerging markets and CBDCs and stablecoins advance

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Dyson School

Why instability is becoming the norm in the new world order

For much of the postwar era, the world bet that open markets and shared rules would deliver stability and prosperity. Maybe not.

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Dyson School

More productive farming lowers global emissions

A new analysis finds that rising farm productivity is keeping global agricultural emissions in check

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Johnson School

Could learning about happiness improve economics education?

Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.

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Johnson School

What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?

Digital tools meant to aid goal‑setting can sometimes sap motivation, but new Cornell‑coauthored research shows how technology can do better

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Dyson School

The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems

New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.

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Dyson School

Grow-NY finalists estimate upstate impact ahead of summit

Twenty startup finalists will pitch their food and agriculture businesses – and their potential to impact upstate New York – for up to $1 million