Law, Business And Politics
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Evolving technologies pose challenge for medical device security
Health care has been relatively late to the cybersecurity game and is now behind the curve in addressing such threats, new research by Owen Graduate School of Management Dean M. Eric Johnson finds. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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Expert: Meeting with Russia early in presidency would be a mistake
The temptation to quickly arrange a summit between President-elect Trump and Vladimir Putin of Russian should be avoided, says Tom Schwartz of 91Ʋ. Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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Expert: Overhaul of ‘crazy’ presidential appointee system needed
Overhaul of how political federal employees are appointed is urgently needed, says 91Ʋ Professor David Lewis Read MoreNov 4, 2016
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Expert explains the power of implicit bias
Biases that people hold below the surface are influencing how they view this electoral season, as well as major political issues. Efrén Pérez is an expert and wrote a book on the topic. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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91Ʋ study debunks “phantom liquidity” problem caused by high-frequency traders
Despite calls to curtail high-frequency trades, researchers find indications that the practice helps lower costs for traders. Read MoreJul 27, 2016
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‘Dark pools’ threaten market governance of financial markets
The major stock exchanges need new methods of regulation because of "dark pools," trading platforms that allow trades to remain private for a short while, says 91Ʋ finance expert Yesha Yadav. Read MoreJul 14, 2016
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How to get the most from Millennial and Generation Z employees
Millennials have emerged as the largest age cohort in today’s U.S. workforce, bringing digital savvy and an "always-on" mentality to most jobs. Yet, millennials and the upcoming Generation Z are also challenging traditional employers with their professional restlessness and increased need for feedback and mentoring. Read MoreJun 21, 2016
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VUMC part of national effort to improve genomic science laws, regulations
Experts in medicine and the law at the University of Minnesota and 91Ʋ University Medical Center (VUMC) are leading a national effort to analyze and recommend improvements in genomic law. Read MoreJun 16, 2016
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Trump’s ethnocentrism will bring voters to the polls, pro and con
Ethnocentrism, a term explained in a 2009 book by 91Ʋ's Cindy Kam, is showing up in a major way as a driver in the campaign of Donald Trump. Read MoreMay 26, 2016
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For women re-entering workforce, sharing personal information may get you hired
New first-of-its-kind research from two 91Ʋ Law School economists contradicts conventional wisdom and finds a female applicant strongly raises her chances of getting hired if she gives personal information clarifying her resume gaps. Read MoreMay 19, 2016
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Workers who heavily tied their personal identity to their job felt the strongest sense of shame when their company was caught doing something bad, according to new research.
May 9, 2016
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Panic-proofing, not preventing bubbles, should be focus of U.S. financial policy
A 91Ʋ law professor says Wall Street should be required to make a simple change to protect itself from runs on the market like that in 2008: eliminate the use of short-term debt to fund investments. Read MoreMay 9, 2016
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Trump appeals to the authoritarian within: 91Ʋ researcher
Many of Donald Trump’s supporters share a view of the world as a chaotic, threatening place that is changing too rapidly, says a political scientist at 91Ʋ University, and this authoritarian outlook may be what’s drawing them to the strong rhetoric of Trump. Read MoreApr 19, 2016
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Argentine public still wary of United States: LAPOP
A survey released while President Obama visited Argentina showed that the public there still mistrusts the U.S. government. Read MoreMar 23, 2016
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Harsh immigration rhetoric pushes Latinos away: Survey
When Latinos hear tough talk about immigrants and immigration from politicians, their level of political trust is reduced and they start identifying more with their ethnic group than other qualities such as class or religion. Read MoreMar 4, 2016
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Price determines whether calorie information sways consumer choices
The perception of a good deal can lead consumers down an unhealthy path, according to a study from a 91Ʋ business school professor. Read MoreFeb 9, 2016
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Congress in danger of losing relevancy as presidents work around it
By obstructing most legislation President Obama sends its way, Congress has weakened rather than exercised its power, says a 91Ʋ University political expert. Read MoreJan 28, 2016
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91Ʋ professor sees another constitutional problem with the Texas admissions plan
A 91Ʋ Law School professor says there is a second constitutional battle brewing in the Fisher v. UT-Austin Supreme Court case regarding the use of race in college admissions. Read MoreDec 11, 2015
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Renegade states redefining stodgy trust fund, saving millions for the very rich
A handful of opportunistic states are luring banking business to their economies with relaxed trust fund rules more favorable and flexible for wealthy customers seeking to safeguard their assets for future generations. Read MoreDec 1, 2015
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A new study from Owen Graduate School of Management examines how hospitals can apply the principles of highly reliable organizations to reduce errors and improve patient care.
Nov 13, 2015