Cornell Business News: Dyson School Edition

News, faculty research insights, and features from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management

More productive farming lowers global emissions

January 29, 2026

A new analysis finds that rising farm productivity is keeping global agricultural emissions in check

The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems

January 15, 2026

New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.

Students design a reusable bottle system for local wineries

December 22, 2025

The proposed pilot program aims to cut operating costs and carbon dioxide emissions for Finger Lakes wineries.

Ozempic is changing the foods Americans buy

December 22, 2025

The new class of weight-loss and diabetes drugs are changing not just how much American households are eating, but even precisely what they buy at a supermarket or restaurant.

Grow-NY finalists estimate upstate impact ahead of summit

December 22, 2025

Twenty startup finalists will pitch their food and agriculture businesses – and their potential to impact upstate New York – for up to $1 million

How evergreen trees shaped human history

December 10, 2025

Professor Trent Preszler's new book chronicles the myriad ways evergreens have played a transformative role in human history

Prescription drug lawsuit ads can pose public health risks

December 9, 2025

Drug-injury ads are a way for law firms to obtain clients, resulting in serious negative consequences when people who need these drugs see the ads.

Cornell Atkinson-The Nature Conservancy awards promote biodiversity, climate resilience

November 12, 2025

Six projects led by Cornell and The Nature Conservancy researchers have been awarded grants from Cornell Atkinson.

Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices

October 21, 2025

Legislative support for solar projects in New York state has increased the price of farmland near energy infrastructure and could disincentivize the use of land for farming. 

Richard ‘Doc’ Aplin, emeritus professor of marketing, dies at 96

October 14, 2025

In the late 1990s, the Richard Aplin Teaching Excellence Fund was established by alumnus J. Patrick Mulcahy ’66, MBA ’67.

Samuel Hirshman brings research expertise on decision-making

October 3, 2025

Meet Samuel Hirshman, Dyson School professor specializing decision-making under uncertainty, and consumer behavior research.

Meet Our New Faculty: Luisa Cefala

September 29, 2025

Luisa Cefala, Dyson School professor, specializes in development, labor and behavioral economics, focusing on low-income country labor markets.


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Johnson School

Could learning about happiness improve economics education?

January 29, 2026

Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.

Johnson School

Largest Gift in Cornell’s History Names David A. Duffield College of Engineering

January 24, 2026

More than $520 million in combined contributions will establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering

Johnson School

What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?

January 23, 2026

Digital tools meant to aid goal‑setting can sometimes sap motivation, but new Cornell‑coauthored research shows how technology can do better

Dyson School

The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems

January 15, 2026

New research from SC Johnson College examined how the arrival of inventors in U.S. counties influenced the growth of startups from 2000-2016.

Nolan School

Five questions for Chris Anderson

December 18, 2025

In a recent article, “The Perils of Algorithmic Pricing,” Christopher Anderson of the Nolan Hotel School discusses why pricing algorithms matter for a variety of industries.

Johnson School

Historic gift from MBA alum endows new school

December 18, 2025

Gift from Stephen B. Ashley ’62, MBA ’64 endows the Cornell CALS Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment