Law, Business And Politics
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Feeling lucky? Many loyal consumers do, despite the facts
Consumers who perceive themselves as loyal customers to a particular company often believe that they have better than average odds to win contests and sweepstakes that are entirely random. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Women face dishonesty more often than men during negotiations
New research shows that women in negotiations face deception more often than men. Read MoreOct 2, 2014
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MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Lawmakers’ website grades members of Congress for effectiveness; launch set for October 14 at National Press Club
As voters prepare to go to the polls Nov. 4, they will be able to take the measure of their congressional representatives’ effectiveness using a new website developed by 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University and University of Virginia political scientists. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Scientific risk assessments may result in more equitable sentences
91ÌÆ²®»¢ law professor Chris Slobogin says recent criticism of using scientific risk assessments during sentencing is misguided. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Landmark book ‘Law and Neuroscience’ released
The new book 'Law and Neuroscience' is the definitive reference book on the use of neuroscientific evidence in courtrooms. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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Are college football coaches overpaid?
Two 91ÌÆ²®»¢ professors compared salaries and contracts of more than 950 college football coaches to top CEOs. The research found that college football coaches are not overpaid. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Fighting bureaucracy by improving it
Everybody hates being caught up in bureaucracy. Ed Rubin at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Law School says things could work a lot better. Read MoreAug 26, 2014
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Contrary to popular belief, a prestigious graduate degree does not make up for a less-than-elite undergraduate one, according to new research by law and economics professor Joni Hersch.
Aug 4, 2014
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Touted benefits of new EPA emissions limits may be misleading
A 91ÌÆ²®»¢ researcher says the EPA is being too expansive in how it measures carbon dioxide emissions. Read MoreJul 9, 2014
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Should the government be legally liable for failing to act?
Christopher Serkin of 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Law School has the "startling" opinion that government entities should be held legally responsible if they fail to make laws protecting the rights of property owners. Read MoreJun 23, 2014
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Designing a beautiful experience at The Cosmetic Market
Students are being asked to bring a winning personal touch to sales at The Cosmetic Market as one challenge at the 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Accelerator Summer Business Institute Read MoreJun 11, 2014
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Trends indicate Asian Americans should be turning Republican – but they’re not
It's a puzzler that political scientists want to understand and strategists want to exploit: Asian Americans lean decidedly to the Democratic Party, despite many factors that indicate they should be a natural fit for the Republicans. Read MoreJun 11, 2014
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Students to help speedway company build audience
The International Speedway Corporation will hear from students at the 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Accelerator Summer Business Institute with suggestions on getting millennials out of their living rooms and into NASCAR speedways. Read MoreJun 4, 2014
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A study co-authored by Peter Rousseau, professor of economics, found that wines from Bordeaux's premier chateaus posted annual returns from 1900 to 2012 that beat government bonds.
May 19, 2014
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Regulators, private investors outpaced by algorithmic stock trading
Algorithms able to execute tens of thousands of trades in just fractions of a second are responsible for more than 70 percent of all equity trading volume in the United States. Read MoreApr 29, 2014
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Restructuring congressional oversight would bring more influence to Congress
When Congress gets too many hands on an issue, its influence actually decreases, researchers from the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University found. Read MoreApr 24, 2014
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Sporting latest tech toy can make you seem more like a leader
If you want to be perceived as a leader, new research from 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University suggests investing in the latest technological gadgets is the way to go. Read MoreApr 17, 2014
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ professor proposes a different way to finance college
A 91ÌÆ²®»¢ business professor is proposing a new kind of college loan: In exchange for a full college scholarship, students would pay back a percentage of their income for a set number of years. Read MoreApr 14, 2014
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Partisan conflict can muddle administrative reforms
91ÌÆ²®»¢ers analyzed data from the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) used by the George W. Bush administration to grade the effectiveness of federal programs. Read MoreMar 17, 2014
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Grant puts faith to work for people with disabilities
The 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Kennedy Center will serve as the lead site for a $500,000 grant focused on building capacity of faith communities, such as churches, mosques, synagogues and other religious organizations, to support employment for members with disabilities. Read MoreMar 13, 2014