Research With Impact

Part of a renowned research institution, SC Johnson College is home to innovators and experts who produce and share original knowledge. Here are some of those stories.

Concept of business growth and financial investment, executives use laptop computers to analyze sales data and economic growth graphs, business planning and strategy.
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CEO turnover taxes analyst attention, skewing broader forecasts

When analyst attention is absorbed by CEO turnover, other companies in their portfolio pay the price, new Cornell research finds.

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

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How much would you pay for this bread?

Consumers need to understand sustainability claims and, more importantly, be willing to pay a premium for them.

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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.

Christopher Barrett and David Rand
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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

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Search platforms rewrite the rules of online shopping

Johnson School professors offer perspective into how platforms design rankings and use behavioral and demographic information to influence consumer decisions.

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People use enjoyment, not time spent, to measure goal progress

Cornell professor Kaitlin Woolley ’12, found that people gauge goal progress more by enjoyment than time spent.

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