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Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as a pursuit best suited to the young, but new research from Schulich is challenging that assumption, revealing how age fundamentally shapes the entrepreneurial journey — from motivation and innovation to persistence and definitions of success. The findings are detailed in a new paper, “Entrepreneurship, age, and the lifespan: Taking stock and […]
Posted onNew Schulich Research Highlights Biodiversity Protection as an Emerging Financial Risk
As biodiversity conservation policies expand worldwide, new research from Schulich finds that protecting ecosystems can create meaningful financial risk for both companies and the investors exposed to them. Published in the Review of Finance, the study is among the earliest to systematically assess how biodiversity protection affects corporate operations, profitability, and market valuation. The research was […]
Posted onThe Hidden Power of Tiny Pauses
New research from Schulich reveals that brief pauses in conversation can meaningfully improve how speakers are perceived. Published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, the study — titled “The Power of Pausing in Collaborative Conversations” and co-authored by Schulich marketing professor Grant Packard — shows that short pauses, often under three seconds, invite listeners to respond with […]
Posted onAI, Trade-offs and the Future of Supply Chains: Insights from Schulich’s Işik Biçer
“Sorry, we’re out of stock due to supply chain issues.” How many times have you heard that common refrain while looking at empty shelves over the past 5 years? As a consumer, it’s a frustrating experience – but think about how much more frustrating it is for supply chain managers, retailers and manufacturers. Usually, this […]
Posted onSchulich Research Highlights the Social Trade-Offs of Cleaner Energy
A new study sheds light on an unexpected consequence of environmental compliance in the U.S. power sector: while tougher pollution controls lead to meaningful emissions reductions, they can also make electricity more expensive for the very communities regulators aim to protect. The research, published in the Journal of Business Ethics, is titled “Environmental Violations in the Power […]
Posted onSchulich Research Sheds Light on How Mutual Funds Manage Liquidity in Times of Crisis
New research reveals how equity mutual funds manage their portfolios during periods of financial turbulence – and what this means for stock prices and overall market stability. The study, titled Active Liquidity Management, Strategic Complementarities, and Market Price of Liquidity, is forthcoming in the journal Management Science and is sole-authored by Aleksandra Rzeźnik, Assistant Professor of Finance at […]
Posted onYork-Affiliated Scholar Mitacs Scholar Speaks on Cryptocurrency Usage In Canada
On Wednesday, April 2nd, Mitacs scholar Dr. Daniela Balutel (York University, Economics) and Schulich Associate Professor Henry M. Kim (Operations Management and Information Systems) spoke on a topic that has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years – cryptocurrency use and ownership. Dr. Kim and Dr. Baultel spoke before a crowded house made […]
Posted onWhen do Consumers Moralize Everyday Consumption Practices?
New research reveals that moral considerations significantly shape consumer identities and decision-making. Interestingly, it’s not only controversial or highly polarizing choices that are subject to moral evaluation – even routine, everyday purchases can be influenced by moral judgments and often require justification. The findings are contained in the recently published paper, “Moralizing Everyday Consumption: The […]
Posted onResearch @ Schulich Podcast highlights World-Class Scholars
Get ready to explore the cutting edge of business, management and leadership research with our new podcast series – Research @ Schulich, your gateway to discovering cutting-edge academic insights and ground-breaking research. In each episode, Schulich’s world-class scholars take you behind the scenes of their transformative research, offering fresh perspectives on ideas shaping industries and […]
Posted onAI Revolution in Healthcare Demands Multidimensional Leadership
Healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented challenges with escalating operational costs and growing demands for patient services. New research sheds light on how healthcare leaders can address these challenges by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for better patient outcomes and improved operational efficiency. The research findings are contained in the paper, “Leadership for AI […]
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