Accounting, Economics & Finance

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United States of America map illustration indicating products and tariff prices
Dyson School

Why trade wars land harder in some states

Dyson School research finds U.S. economy is a patchwork of local markets

eye of the storm
Dyson School

Smarter hurricane warnings save billions

Dyson School research shows better forecasts sharply reduce hurricane losses

Tip jar
Nolan School

Why we tip, who we tip and what it really says about us

People have a lot to say about where, when and how much to tip. A new book by Michael Lynn dives deep

A woman and child in rural Ghana, where high rates of anxiety and depression are quietly shaping the labor market
Johnson School

Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health

New research finds that remote work options can help people with mental health challenges enter the labor market.

Stock market data
Dyson School

Value investing’s pulse returns: Predictable swings in value-growth performance

New Cornell Dyson research introduces a metric to forecast stock market swings with surprising accuracy.

Karl Mistry
Nolan School

Third Cornell alum to lead Toll Brothers to speak on campus

Karl Mistry, MPS-RE ’04 will speak with current students on Feb. 26 as part of the Cornell Real Estate Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series

Christopher Barrett and David Rand
Dyson School

Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact

Professors Chris Barrett and David Rand spotlight Cornell research on real‑world challenges including food prices and AI

A young, happy couple budget together on their couch.
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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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.