For years, Harbert College students interested in portfolio management have been able to use many of the same tools of the trade as Wall Street brokers. They have gained experience using Bloomberg Terminals, Morningstar, and FactSet. What they haven’t had, until...
David Cicero’s research into “the whys of corporate misbehavior” is yielding interesting insights into business practices and the ethical aspects of the decisions behind them. People are “not totally rational in our ethical behavior,” he says. Cicero, an associate...
Is it better for retailers to ship their customers’ online orders from a nearby brick-and-mortar store or from a more distant distribution center? It may seem counter-intuitive, but the latter is often the correct answer, says Rafay Ishfaq, associate professor of...
Questions of coordination and collaboration invariably arise in the wake of natural disasters. How can public and private entities work together? What resources should be shared, and how? How should volunteers be utilized? Who’s going to pass out water bottles? Who’s...
You stroll through the grocery aisles at your favorite supermarket and grab an eight-pack of hot dog buns for $1.99. You grab a 12-pack of canned Coca-Colas for $4.99. While you’re at it, you purchase a gallon of milk for $4.99 and a pack of Bubba Burgers for $8.99....
