Accounting, Economics & Finance

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Johnson School

The ‘Knowledge Curse’: More Isn’t Necessarily Better

Can an increase in knowledge ever be a bad thing? Yes, says economics professor Kaushik Basu and a colleague.

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Johnson School

Acceptance Seen as a Key to ‘Financial Mindfulness’

Products and services alluding to financial mindfulness abound, but what exactly are they promising?

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Dyson School

In Memoriam: Richard T. Curtis

Richard T. Curtis, beloved senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, passed away June 9, 2024.

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Johnson School

Park Fellows Teach Finance and Investing at Ithaca High School

Cornell MBA students build leadership capability through self-directed service projects, such as teaching high schoolers.

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Dyson School

The cost of silence: Financial stress mutes couples’ communication

Dyson and Johnson school researchers found evidence that financial stress plays a significant role in hindering communication between partners about finances.

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Johnson School

Trade Titans: The Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on Global Economics

US-China trade tensions are restructuring global economics, driving supply chain shifts, and prompting scrutiny of European tech investment.

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Johnson School

Small stock trades can predict big market changes

Using a metric developed by a research team led by Maureen O’Hara, professor at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, it was determined that fractional trading is predictive of future market liquidity and volatility.

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Johnson School

What Can You Do with a Master’s in Accounting?

Johnson School graduates pursue opportunities in finance, audit, and more. Discover top accounting careers with high demand and growth potential.

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Dyson School

New Initiative Tackles Pressing Global Development Issues

The Collaboration for International Development Economics Research (CIDER) is a new Cornell University initiative hosted by the SC Johnson College of Business.