The Deep Divide: How Can America Heal?

With deep political division across the country, Professor Kimberly Elsbach explains to CBS13 why many people choose to identify with smaller, like-minded groups. "We have a human need for distinctiveness," she says and notes that regional leaders are key to reaching across the aisle to create commonalities.

 

Robinhood Faces Legal Action Over 'Gamification' of Investing

Following news of recent legal action in Massachusetts, professor Brad Barber tells the Financial Times how the popular investment app, Robinhood blurs the boundaries between an easy-to-use customer interface and gamification. “Half of Robinhood users are first-time investors... Inexperienced stock investors are likely to be more heavily influenced by attention and by biases that led to return chasing.”

Oscar Halliwell MPAc 21

GSM Student Association - MPAc Board President

"Having been to three different colleges throughout my undergraduate, I can confidently say UC Davis has been the perfect environment for me to grow into the person I want to be. Aside from the personable and friendly students, the active culture aligned well with my interests. The MPAc program sees much of its success due to the high levels of academics, great networking opportunities, and student interactions. The GSM family provides a great way to expand one’s horizons about the possibilities for one’s future career."

Nicholas Zhu MSBA 21

"I came to the UC Davis MSBA program to build my analytical skills and advance my business skills. I feel inspired every day by my peers, advisors, and faculty members. With the comprehensive coursework and the invaluable year-long practicum project, I cannot wait to bring my expertise to my future job!"