In The Media

Our faculty lend their expert opinion to media outlets around the world. Here’s a collection of where to find them. Plus, discover stories about our people and programs in a variety of publications.

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Nolan School

Trump signs emergency coronavirus bill expanding FMLA

David Sherwyn, professor of hospitality HR, says that some smaller employers may have difficult decisions to make around a newly signed bill expanding leave and guaranteed paid sick leave for certain U.S. workers.

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Dyson School

COVID-19 and truck driver shortage may threaten food supply chain

Transportation, according to E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics Andrew Novakovic, is the one thing that connects all stages of the the supply chain, from farm to food processing to warehouse to grocery store.

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Nolan School

Takeout, delivery may save restaurant industry amid coronavirus restrictions

Professor Alex Susskind, director of the Food and Beverage Institute, says its not just restaurants that need to adapt to COVID-19 closing measures, but all levels of the supply chain.

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Johnson School

Peer pressure in a pandemic

Research from Robert H. Frank, Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management, tells us we are much more likely to be swayed by friends, relatives, and neighbors than deliberate attempts from advertising to government regulation.

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Nolan School

WooSox banking on meeting space to keep Polar Park busy all year

Professor Stephani Robson says the ballpark space isn’t likely to compete with traditional business gatherings suited to typical hotel banquet rooms.

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Dyson School

Fed cuts rates to near zero and will relaunch bond-buying program

The Federal Reserve’s actions shows its determination to help the economy and borrowers, says Nandlal P. Tolani Senior Professor of International Trade Policy Eswar Prasad

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Nolan School

Is it safe to eat in restaurants amid the coronavirus? Experts say proceed with caution

Professor Alex Susskind, director of the Food and Beverage Institute, notes that contamination is more complex in restaurants vs. a highly-organized supply chain.

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Johnson School

Epidemics and economic policy

Kaushik Basu argues in this opinion piece that the COVID-19 epidemic is likely to do much more economic damage than policymakers seem to realize.

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Nolan School

Opinion: Help save the planet by eliminating hotel bathroom toiletries

SHA Professor Chekitan Dev says that hotel bathroom toiletries are an archaic practice, persisting only because no one has thought to change it.