Professor Olivier Rubel’s research explains how pricing cautiously under uncertainty can reduce manufacturer-retailer markup conflicts, turning incomplete market data into a competitive advantage.

Sustainable investing promises financial returns, moral alignment and real-world impact—but can one fund deliver all three? Professor Ayako Yasuda reveals why conflating these goals creates confusion and limits genuine change.

Associate Dean and Professor Joe Chen was recognized at UC Davis’ Principles of Community 35th anniversary celebration, reflecting his commitment to an inclusive, collaborative campus environment.

Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava says the probability of payouts has gone up, modern car parts are more expensive and insurers have been using better data analytics methods to separate out high-risk drivers.


 

Associate Professor Mike Palazzolo and fellow marketing researchers found that fatal school shootings leave emotional and economic scars, with local spending dropping as people avoid restaurants and public spaces after a tragedy.

Associate Professor Mike Palazzolo and his co-author of their award-winning article “Frugality is Hard to Afford” explain the "poverty penalty" and how financial constraints make saving money a challenge for lower-income households.

CDT’s AI Community hosted Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava, who told state workers that despite AI's power, it still makes mistakes. “Using AI well requires oversight and, because oversight is expensive, we have to apply it strategically."

Associate Professor of Marketing Mike Palazzolo explains why Costco’s $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo has defied inflation for 40 years, noting, “When setting prices, profit isn’t everything—it’s about brand loyalty.”

Minhua Zhu, a 2025 Poets & Quants MBA to Watch, dispels the myth that it’s just cows and turkeys at UC Davis, highlighting the advantages of a top-five public research university known for its interdisciplinary collaboration that drives innovation.

Professor David Bunch noted that EV sales had stayed around 25% of new cars in 2023-2024, then hit a record 29% in the third quarter this year. Without the rebate deadline, he said, EV sales likely would have declined slightly for the first time.

In this podcast episode, MSBA Academic Director Carrie Beam shares insights on decision science, analytics and preparing future leaders to challenge assumptions, ask tough questions and drive inclusive innovation.

Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and USC Professor D. Daniel Sokol argue that the policy "will hurt U.S. growth and innovation, at a time when the global arms race for AI creates a vital need for the sharpest human talent and innovators."

UC Davis Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava’s new study shows how smaller firms can protect their edge against Big Tech by strategically sharing data with rivals, reshaping competition, innovation and policy.