Research With Impact

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Maximize Achievement and Persistence by Aligning Rewards to Recognize Milestones

Individuals are more likely to persist if they receive their first reward after completing a chunk of a task followed by a stream of small incentives.

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Dyson BusinessFeed

Social media boycott of Goya did not harm sales

Research by Jūra Liaukonytė and colleagues sought to understand the sales effect of social media posts targeting specific brands.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Climate finance takes center stage at ESG Investing Research Conference

Researchers and practitioners examined efforts to fund the abatement of biodiversity loss at the Cornell ESG Investing Research Conference.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

New Research Theme to Solidify SC Johnson College as a Leader in Sustainability

The Business of Sustainability research theme will facilitate collaboration, program coordination, and curriculum across the college’s three schools.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Hosts ESG Investing Conference

The conference is timely given that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has two new proposed rules targeting ESG investing.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Fintech at Cornell hosts symposium advancing research in financial economics

The meeting brought together 80 academic participants from across the globe to help advance theoretical research in financial economics.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Leave your comfort zone to achieve motivation and growth

Developing a skill such as public speaking can be uncomfortable, but new research shows that instead of avoiding discomfort, seeking it out can actually result in better motivation.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Can combining finances lead to long-lasting love?

A new study shows that it pays to pool finances if you’re seeking a higher level of satisfaction, harmony, and commitment in serious relationships.

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Johnson BusinessFeed

Ideology impacts who seeks federal benefits

New research finds low-income conservatives are just as likely as liberals to accept federal assistance, so long as there’s a work requirement.