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For platforms relying on gig workers, bonuses can be a double-edged sword
Cornell researchers find that in the gig economy, bonus effectiveness depends on labor availability.
Nobel laureate Richard Thaler delights in the human side of economics
Richard Thaler, a Nobel laureate who was a professor at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management from 1978 to 1995, spoke Oct. 17
Veteran Spotlight: Motoyuki Yoshihara
Dyson veteran and doctoral candidate Motoyuki Yoshihara studies economics through the lens of housing
Finance meets climate at Cornell panel
Finance can bridge the gap between climate science and business decision-making – and communication, innovation and education are critical, according to experts convened during Climate Week 2025.
VCs backed Black founders after BLM – but it didn’t last
In the aftermath of the George Floyd murder, the share of venture capitalist dollars that went to Black businesses jumped by 43%. But that trend was short-lived, according to new Cornell SC Johnson College of Business research.
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.
Helping Fintech Startups Scale Up: A Q&A with Vanessa Di Frances, MBA ’22
Career Corner: Financial services executive Vanessa Di Frances pivoted from product manager to bank VP advising fintech startups.
Conservatives More Likely Than Liberals to Negotiate Price
According to new research out of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, conservatives are more likely than liberals to negotiate over price for items such as used cars or houses.
Durland Lecture Focuses on Redefining Shared Prosperity in Private Equity
Henry Kravis, cofounder and co-executive chairman of KKR & Co., delivered the 2025 Lewis H. Durland Memorial Lecture.