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SC Johnson College

The Rundown: Highlights from the week of April 13

A concise collection of recent expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.

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Johnson School

Present Value: Ryan Guggenmos and Kristina Rennekamp discuss the human side of accounting

Professors Guggenmos and Rennekamp discuss behavioral accounting research and analyze the impact of diverse investment communications.

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Johnson School

In her own words: Michelle Duguid puts her sleep research to work

Plagued by insomnia for much of her adult, Associate Professor Michelle Duguid decided to an academic approach to the problem.

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Johnson School

Study reveals patterns behind big ideas

Scientific reasoning, cross-disciplinary collaboration and long research paths often lead to “big-leap” inventions, says Madeline Kneeland.

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Dyson School

Vendor finance in the Northeast dairy industry

Assistant Professor Jennifer Ifft discusses how financial stress can be a key driver of vendor financing in the farming industry.

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Nolan School

Opinion: The latest tool to reduce food waste: Grocery stores

Associate Professor Elena Belavina has led a study that found building more places where groceries are sold is an unexpected solution to food waste.

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Johnson School

Research Recap: Uncovering the attributes of sustainable earnings in the lodging industry

Research from Linda Canina at SHA uncovers factors that can have a significant impact on achieving sustainable earnings in the lodging industry.

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Johnson School

Liu foresees new business models as hospitality infuses retail shopping

Peng Liu, SHA associate professor, looks at how the hospitality industry can better serve retail shoppers by giving them enjoyable experiences.

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Johnson School

Do People Regret Their Unhealthy Behaviors?

Regret you feel before you indulge may be higher than what you’ll feel afterwards, according to new research by Manoj Thomas and Helen Chun.