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Market Swings & Investor Uncertainty: New Research Shows Lack of Consumer Confidence, Not Pessimism, Drives Stock Market Predictions

Amid 2025 market uncertainty, new research out of Vanderbilt Business explores the relationship between American consumer confidence and stock market predictions

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The Future of Work Supports Neurodivergent Employees

Tim Vogus of Vanderbilt Business shared expert advice on integrating mindful practices to embrace neurodiversity with the future of work

Does the NFL Draft Actually Promote Competitive Balance?

New research from Professor Michael Lapré with Vanderbilt Business challenges the NFL to rethink its reliance on the Chart when trading draft picks

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I Don’t Want to Hear From You: Disabling Social Media Comments, Consumer Voice, and Influencer Engagement

New research out of Vanderbilt Business explores the relationship between disabling social media comments and the persuasiveness and likability of public figures like celebrities and influencers

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Bridging the Gap: Professor Josh White Uses Reddit IPO Case to Take Students from the Classroom to the Boardroom

Vanderbilt Business Professor White pushes students to think strategically about discussions and issues at the forefront of the finance world, like the Reddit IPO case

What is Happening to U.S. Higher Education?

New research from Jen Riley discusses the impact of power shifts, competition, and evolving technology on U.S. higher education

That’s Not Fair! The FIFA Men’s World Cup Could Be Better.

Michael Lapré of Vanderbilt Business studies the evolution of seeding systems at the FIFA Men’s World Cup and finds ways to enhance the competition.

FIFA Could Make the Women’s World Cup More Competitive

Vanderbilt Business’ Michael Lapré studied years of FIFA data; learn more about his recommendations on combatting competitive disparity at the Women’s World Cup

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Stop Blaming Women for the Gender Pay Gap.

New research out of Vanderbilt Business debunks the gender pay gap myth that “women don’t ask,” revealing women attempt salary negotiations as much or more than men do, but are more likely to be rejected.

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Increases in Unemployment Benefits Change Companies’ Debt Contracts

Vanderbilt’s Daniel Cohen studies 20 years of financial data to determine how state-wide increases in unemployment benefits change the structure of companies’ debt contracts.

LGBTQ Southerners Face Stigma, Yet Still Find the Positive

New survey finds that despite consistent reports of stigmatization, LGBTQ Southerners view their LGBTQ identity in a positive light

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Make it a Large? Soft Drinks, Any Size, Same Price

Any Size, Same Price” strategies on soft drink consumption with Vanderbilt Business Consumer Behavior Expert, Kelly Haws

M&A Conundrum of Interim Earnings and Stock Prices

The M&A Conundrum: Interim Earnings and Stock Prices

M&A expert Rita Gunn investigates how target companies’ earnings announcements impact stock prices during pending mergers and acquisitions

Should Retailers Reconsider Online Flash Sales?

New research from Kelly Goldsmith offers insight into the effectiveness of flash sales for online retailers

Seeing the World Through Green-Tinted Glasses

Haws’ GREEN scale evaluates the relationship between consumer commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly product evaluations