Doctorate

Read about what’s happening within the business-related doctorate programs at SC Johnson College.

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Food Insecurity Program in Malawi at Risk

Real-time data guided crisis response and empowered communities. Without funding, the program’s future is uncertain, a Dyson researcher says.

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Money talks: how opening up can ease financial stress

New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College finds that people who regularly discuss their finances experience less financial anxiety over time. 

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The secret to resolutions? Enjoy the pursuit, not the outcome

New research from SC Johnson College finds the key to achieving goals is less about the outcome and more about enjoying the journey.

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Perpetual Futures Contracts and Cryptocurrency Market Quality: Insights from Emerging Markets

How do perpetual futures contracts impact cryptocurrency trading in emerging markets like China? Our research uncovers key insights.

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Beer Sold in Grocery Stores Drives Higher Sales in Other Categories

Beer-purchasing households visit grocery stores more frequently and increase their total monthly grocery expenditures.

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Exploring the Family’s Role in Reducing the Racial Gap in Entrepreneurship

PhD Spotlight: Research by Johnson School PhD candidate Qian Wang examines the impact of demographics on entrepreneurship.

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What fuels our fear of missing out?

New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.

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How gender biases shape investor response to shareholder activism

New research from Johnson Professor Kristina Rennekamp uncovers attitudes about CEO gender, responses to activism, and investor behavior.

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Loyalty can play a key role in moral dilemmas

New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Angus Hildreth explores how the quality and strength of one’s loyalty to another can be influenced by the willingness to support an indirect tie.