Research with Impact
Explore Research with Impact, our annual publication showcasing the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty’s cutting-edge research on today’s most pressing business and policy challenges. We share insights that shape real-world decisions and drive meaningful change.
“Do Jobseekers Value Diversity Information?”
Job seekers are more likely to click on job listings from companies with higher diversity scores, though reactions vary by demographic. It’s still unclear how much this influences final job choices.
Kristina Rennekamp, Nakashimato Professor
Faculty Area: Accounting
“A Comparative Assessment of Resilience Measurement Approaches”
Three common methods for measuring resilience to poverty and food insecurity often disagree and have limited predictive accuracy. Better tools are needed to guide development efforts effectively.
Christopher B. Barrett, Stephen B. and Janice G. Ashley Professor of Applied Economics and Management; Co-Editor-in-Chief, Food Policy
Faculty Area: Applied Economics and Policy
“Financial Market Ethics”
Traditional economics ignores ethics, until markets fail. This study shows ethical or unethical behavior spreads depending on social expectations and network structure. Ethics, regulation, and social dynamics shape market outcomes.
Maureen O’Hara, Robert W. Purcell Professor of Management
Faculty Area: Finance
“Do Companies Think and Feel?”
People attribute both agency and experience to organizations based on the traits of their members and goals. This suggests that organizations are seen as having minds when these elements reflect human-like qualities, influencing moral judgments like apology sincerity and forgiveness.
Simone Tang, Assistant Professor
Faculty Area: Management and Organizations