Featured research
College faculty publish fundamental and applied research in a wide range of peer reviewed publications, extension bulletins and policy briefs. Here, you’ll find Cornell Business News articles featuring some of that research.
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Climate change and wine grapes: Go, stay or change?
As the planet warms, wine-growing regions face an uncertain future. Should they double-down on what they grow or do something entirely different?
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.
Using machine learning to predict and prevent child malnutrition
A new system could forecast malnutrition hotspots before they occur and help humanitarian organizations target preventative aid.
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‘Let me explain’: Corporate disclosures can take a circuitous route
In financial disclosures, particularly by companies that are coming out of tough times, a firm’s verbal circuitousness can paint a fuller picture of a company’s prospects.
What ‘healthy’ labeling on packaged food conceals
Looking for nutritious foods in the grocery store? Don't believe everything you read.
Developing lower-performing employees may annoy the go-getters
With limited training funds, bosses must choose whether high or low performers get advanced skills — a decision research shows depends on workplace fairness norms.
What’s keeping schoolchildren from eating local foods?
Bottlenecks and tradeoffs in food procurement pathways shared in a new USDA report and at Climate Week NYC.
Line managers as the linchpin in implementing corporate HR standards
Tashlin Lakhani, Nolan School professor, finds line managers are pivotal in ensuring corporate HR standard compliance at fast food franchises.
AI-enabled method enhances marketing research
BRIDGE leverages AI to provide real-world product descriptions controlled for a research setting.
Limited personal data doesn’t have to limit personalization
Using just five data points, Khaled Boughanmi can predict someone’s musical preferences.
To create an age-friendly world, we need hospitable design
Treating hospitality as a necessary design ethos improves customer experience for older adults, according to Cornell researchers.
Defibrillators prevent cardiac deaths, but only if they arrive in time
A new statistical model from the SC Johnson College can guide cities towards more effective defibrillator delivery systems.
Firm investments in employee-led startups are a win-win
If firms want to hold on to their most talented and motivated employees, they should consider investing in their business ideas.