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Johnson School

Could learning about happiness improve economics education?

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

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Johnson School

What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?

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

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Dyson School

The talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems

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

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Dyson School

Grow-NY finalists estimate upstate impact ahead of summit

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

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Nolan School

Five questions for Chris Anderson

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.

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Johnson School

What has a bear mascot and a whole lot of devoted fans?

It’s not just the Big Red — It’s Teddie Peanut Butter, a 100-year-old family company run by a second-generation Cornellian.

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Dyson School

How evergreen trees shaped human history

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

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Dyson School

Prescription drug lawsuit ads can pose public health risks

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.

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Johnson School

Complex incentives shape worker effort, for better or worse

Johnson School professors used data to examine how workers respond to complex pay structures.