Politicians Eat Own Words After Dining Out, Taking Trips
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Politicians Eat Own Words After Dining Out, Taking Trips

Source: Source: AP News

Following the recent scandals around California politicians dining out, Professor Kim Elsbach says consistency is critical to believing someone has integrity. "When we choose leaders, we really want them to be consistent over time, especially in

L.A. County Health Director Seeing 'Terrifying Increases' in COVID-19 Cases
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L.A. County Health Director Seeing 'Terrifying Increases' in COVID-19 Cases

Source: Source: KQED's The California Report

Professor Kim Elsbach discusses long-term effects of high profile California politicians, including the Governor and San Francisco Mayor, defying their own health advice by dining out in groups. Does such behavior undermine public trust in

Restaurant Jaunts Create Credibility Issue for Politicians
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Restaurant Jaunts Create Credibility Issue for Politicians

Source: Source: Washington Post (AP)

In several media interviews, Professor Kim Elsbach discusses the long-term effects of high-profile California politicians, including the Governor and San Francisco Mayor, defying their health advice by dining out in groups. Does such behavior

Women Leading The Finance Industry: “Talk to Your Children About Credit Cards” with Suzy Taherian of Wrightspeed
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Women Leading The Finance Industry: “Talk to Your Children About Credit Cards” with Suzy Taherian of Wrightspeed

Source: Source: Authority Magazine

Lecturer Suzy Taherian sits down with Authority Magazine as part of their strong female finance leaders series. Taherian recently became Chief Financial Officer at Wrightspeed, an innovative company that is driving the range extended electric

Council OKs Loan to Local Business Incubator
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Council OKs Loan to Local Business Incubator

Source: Source: Davis Enterprise

Inventopia—a Davis startup incubator launched by UC Davis Graduate School of Management alum Tim Keller—recently landed a $100,000 city loan to add specialized space needed by local entrepreneurs and new ventures. It’s newest tenant, Peakb is a

Crossovers Conquer America as Top SUV Sales Triple in a Decade
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Crossovers Conquer America as Top SUV Sales Triple in a Decade

Source: StorageCafe

Professor David Bunch notes a spike in sales of hybrid electric sedans in 2008, when gas prices were high. But since then, gas prices have generally stayed low, and trends have led to an increase in demand for crossover vehicles and SUVs.

Google Antitrust Case Suggests Apple Should Be in Crosshairs Too
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Google Antitrust Case Suggests Apple Should Be in Crosshairs Too

Source: The Conversation

A leading expert in platform markets, Professor Hemant Bhargava believes the Google-Apple search agreement seems more like a damning indictment of Apple’s own potentially illegal business practices.

Loss of Professor Emeritus Richard Dorf
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Loss of Professor Emeritus Richard Dorf

Virtual service on November 8 for academic leader, innovator, philanthropist

During his distinguished academic career, Professor Richard Dorf was a prolific author, generous philanthropist and a leading expert in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Crying at Work Can Be Even Worse Now, Thanks, Zoom
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Crying at Work Can Be Even Worse Now, Thanks, Zoom

Source: Huffington Post

In smaller video meetings where everyone is expected to show their face, “everybody is sort of equally visible,” says Professor Kimberly Elsbach who studies crying at work.

Why Day Trading Is Not a Wise Income Strategy for the Unemployed
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Why Day Trading Is Not a Wise Income Strategy for the Unemployed

Source: Market Realist

Day trading has been a point of contention for years. Professor Brad Barber of UC Davis finished up a 14-year day trading study in 2010, and concluding that a mere one percent of people within the study profited from their efforts. 

$1 Mil. NSF Grant Funds Partnerships with Hispanic Serving Institutions
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$1 Mil. NSF Grant Funds Partnerships with Hispanic Serving Institutions

First federally funded HSI grant to UC Davis for research and teaching STEM, and a step toward HSI designation. Two National Science Foundation grants are expected to help UC Davis and other institutions increase the number of underrepresented

Cognivive Announces World’s First Prescription Interactive Rehabilitation Device
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Cognivive Announces World’s First Prescription Interactive Rehabilitation Device

Source: Cognivive News Release

Cognivive has designed the first prescription interactive rehabilitation device under new FDA regulation. CogniviveVR helps patients recover control over their arms and hands by delivering personalized treatments in the form of highly motivational