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Under the Influence: How behavioral contagion can drive positive social change

Others’ choices affect our own and have enormous economic, social, and environmental consequences, argues Robert H. Frank in his new book.

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Research Recap: Flexibility in reservation times can increase restaurant revenue

Gary Thompson, professor of operations and management, investigates the impact of timing flexibility in restaurant reservations.

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Park Perspectives: Seeing leadership through a different lens

Taylor Nguyen, Two-Year MBA ’21, reflects on the lessons in leadership she has gained from her classmates’ diversity of backgrounds.

Empty chairs overlook the view from Tata Innovation Center at Cornell Tech.
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Is there a golden ticket? Tips to strengthen your EMBA Metro NY application

Christine O’Brien, assistant director of admissions, offers advice on applying to the EMBA Metro NY program, including how to strengthen your application.

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Research Recap: Study predicts restaurant sales based on customers’ return intentions

Alex Susskind and collaborators look at the impact on restaurant sales of customers’ interest in returning versus customer satisfaction.

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Cornell MBA ranked Best MBA for Management by The Princeton Review

Cornell MBA ranked #1 Best MBA for Management and top 5 for additional areas ranging from career prospects to most family-friendly.

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Present Value: Sarah Kreps talks about war finance and democratic accountability

Sarah Kreps, professor of government and adjunct professor of law, discusses changes in how wars are financed and in public accountability.

Cornell MBA students with Touchdown the bear
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Meet 12 students from the Two-Year MBA Class of 2021

From philanthropists and scientists to U.S. veterans and hospitality professionals, Poets&Quants highlights 12 MBAs from the Two-Year Class of 2021.

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How Cornell MBAs pitched three stocks in 13 hours

MBA students were given only 13 hours to prepare their stock pitches for the MBA Stock Pitch Challenge. Two students recount their experience.