Faculty

Mexico and Hungary tried junk food taxes—and they seem to be working
Professor David Just tells Vox that new research from NYU and Tufts lays the groundwork for a federal junk food tax when the U.S. has a Congress that’s open to the idea.

State Department’s new travel advisory method gets high marks
Associate Professor Robert Kwortnik says the State Department’s new travel advisory format is easier to understand, meaning more travelers are likely to use it.

A vision and action plan for financial sector development and reforms in India
Professor Eswar Prasad and PhD student Isha Agarwal (economics) outline five recommendations for the financial sector from their full-length India IMPACT Series paper with Brookings India.

Hoshino resorts’ new midscale brand wants to reinvent the tourist hotel
Professor Chekitan Dev discusses the growth of the midscale hotel category in Skift.

The trick to creating superstar employees? Think of them as superstar employees
Johnson professor Allan Filipowicz comments on employees and expectations in the workplace.

How does virtual reality impact the consumer experience?
Professor Helen Chun explores the pros and cons of implementing VR as a way to enhance the consumer experience during the pre-consumption stage.

Growth vs recession: The surprising way the economy affects CEO and auditor success
It takes years to become a CEO or audit engagement partner. But Professor Luo Zuo explains why success in these roles may be affected by economic health in years prior.

5 crucial trends entrepreneurs should keep an eye on in the new year
Johnson professor and career entrepreneur Steven Gal pinpoints five trends that will shake up the economic landscape in the year ahead.

B-schools predict what awaits in 2018
Johnson professor Mukti Khaire offers insight into the role of technology in 2018.