Professor Greta Hsu: "Effectiveness of test-optional policies depends on university priorities."
Greta Hsu, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs, co-led research showing test-optional admissions can boost diversity, but gains fade when universities face enrollment or financial pressures and prioritize test scores.
Distinguished Emeritus Professor Paul Griffin writes that the case for mandatory disclosure of extreme weather events in New Zealand may not be strong if markets already price in such risks, and a voluntary framework might suffice for many firms.
Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo and co-authors find household spending drops
Fatal school shootings don’t just devastate communities emotionally—they also harm their economies. People eat out less, avoid public spaces and generally spend less money after a tragedy strikes a local school.
Professor Rachel Chen: "Platforms turn productivity shifts into economic opportunity."
Digital platforms do more than host content—they shape competition. A new study in Marketing Science, co-authored by Professor Rachel Chen, shows how platform strategy drives innovation and value.
Adjunct Professor Matthew Zaragoza-Watkins sees a shift toward renewables
“If somebody wants to build the cheapest, most reliable electricity generating unit right now, it's probably going to be a combination of wind, solar, and natural gas,” says Adjunct Professor Matthew Zaragoza-Watkins, an energy economics expert.
Professor Stephen Garcia: "Competition is often just a matter of perception."
In this podcast, Professor Stephen Garcia breaks down the psychology of competition—how perception, fear, group size, and even rankings shape our motivation, performance and mindset.
Senior researchers give emerging scholars valuable feedback at conference
Assistant Professor Xinlei Li explores the cutting-edge research insights from emerging scholars on SEC regulation, financial reporting, private lending, auditor behavior and more.
UC Davis’ Hemant Bhargava offers solutions to rising drug prices
New research from Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava finds female doctors pick lower-cost drugs more often—and offers four ways to cut costs: transparency, decision tools, targeting expensive drugs, and smart prescribing.
25th annual conference includes presentations on entrepreneurism, diversity and occupational challenges
Now considered the premier event of the year for qualitative researchers in management, the academic summit featured presentations from thought leaders from around the globe.
Professor Beth Bechky: "We are at a crossroads in the field of organizational studies"
Writing in Administrative Science Quarterly, Professor Beth Bechky worries about the craft and community around organizational scholarship and warns that "generative AI will not be implemented to improve our work and deepen our insights."
Professor Gina Dokko says impact of returning workers not always positive
Boomerang workers—those who return to a former employer—can be beneficial to the company, however existing workers often are not as helpful to the boomerangs as they are to true newcomers to the organization, according to a new UC Davis study.
Risks and rewards of generative AI in creative industries like film and TV
Professors Greta Hsu and Beth Bechky explore generative AI’s impact on creative industries, looking at both the immediate, surface-level benefits, as well as the deeper, less visible consequences—the digital undertow—and the implications for business leaders.
Video of Emeritus Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin presenting on “Carbon Tech Versus the Accounting Profession: The Race for Leadership” at the 2024 Accountability in a Sustainable World Conference, a virtual forum on Sept 25-26, 2024.
Digital incentives in financial services boost engagement, not a gimmick
Does gamification in banking really work? Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo blogs about the impact of rewards on app usage, bill payments and loan repayments when a Latin American bank paused its program.
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and UC Davis undergraduates advocate for greater AI regulation
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava explains how the rapid rise of AI has sparked urgent calls for regulation, with state governments in the U.S. taking the lead, as revealed by recent data.
Professor Paul Griffin say 30+ years of academic research falls short
Despite three decades of research, academia lacks consensus on climate-related financial risk. Emeritus Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin co-wrote a study that identified key papers, highlighting ongoing uncertainties that disadvantage investors and hinder policymakers.
Elon Musk shocks by axing Tesla's 500-strong Supercharger team. Why? Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava explains if it’s Musk's bold vision, strategic imperative or another whim like Twitter layoffs.
Live case studies presented by Katie Sloan, Southern California Edison
The Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion explores the latest trends and challenges shaping an industry at the forefront of global development, environmental conservation, national security and financial markets.
Alumnus Steve Barnett: "Technology can be modified to detect microplastics in wastewater, soil and food."
Soar Optics CEO Steve Barnett MBA 10 featured in Comstock's for the start-up's pioneering and patented microplastic detection tech. Positive reviews drive plans for advancement and prototype funding.
UC Davis study shows e-tailers with their own fleets boost trust and sales
Online retailers like Amazon and JD.com in China have invested billions on their own fleets of vehicles, planes and even drones to ensure smooth deliveries. Is it worth it? Marketing Professor Prasad Naik took a deep dive into the data to find out.