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.

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Why trade wars land harder in some states

Dyson School research finds U.S. economy is a patchwork of local markets.

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Smarter hurricane warnings save billions

Dyson School research shows better forecasts sharply reduce hurricane losses.

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Music fans separate artists’ controversies from their art, study finds

Dyson School research findings emphasize the growing power of streaming platforms as cultural intermediaries.

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Northeast farmers could profit from grass-fed beef if they expand, join forces

Dyson researchers find that grass-fed beef can compete with grain-fed beef in New York state and New England if production scales up.

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Tech That Matters: EBT Cards Increase SNAP Participation

The study is the first to combine monthly state-level EBT information with monthly household SNAP participation data.

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Why Americans think they won’t benefit from Social Security

Researchers found that sharing graphs of income and costs instead of just the trust fund balance dramatically reduced misunderstanding.

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Cornell Atkinson: Financing the future of agriculture

Miguel Gómez says climate-smart finance, science and collaboration can help farmers build resilience and sustain U.S. agriculture.

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.

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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.