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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

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

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.

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

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.

What's Next for Electric Trucks?
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What's Next for Electric Trucks?

Shortly after California Governor Gavin Newsom called for a ban on all gas-powered vehicles by 2035, EV experts weighed in. Lecturer Suzy Taherian, recently named CFO of Wrightspeed, which builds range-extended electric powertrains for buses and

Handicapping Bonus Pay for Managers
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Handicapping Bonus Pay for Managers

One size does not fit all: Professor Shannon Anderson's latest research shows how subjective ratings can help motivate middle managers.

2020 EMERGE Summit Elevates Young Professionals
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2020 EMERGE Summit Elevates Young Professionals

Sacramento Metro EDGE’s virtual conference encourages bravery in community service, relationships and building the future of Sacramento

Recapping EMERGE, Chelsea Garner says: “I learned to speak out, speak up, embrace vulnerability, exercise my voice and not be afraid of failure.”

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

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. 

Post-COVID-19 Economy: Executives, Alumni Share Insights
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Post-COVID-19 Economy: Executives, Alumni Share Insights

Executive video series features faculty moderating dynamic panels

From the front lines, strategic advice in five key areas: finance, technology, business development, consulting/corporate strategy, supply chain/operations and leadership.

NASCAR Fans Identify with Patriotism, Southern Tradition
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NASCAR Fans Identify with Patriotism, Southern Tradition

Some fan values might clash with ban of Confederate flag

Some fan values might clash with the car racing organization’s ban of the Confederate flag, following protests against racial injustice, according to Professor Kim Elsbach’s study.

Employees Need To Feel Connected: Leaders Have To Be Human
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Employees Need To Feel Connected: Leaders Have To Be Human

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian says business leaders shouldn’t ignore the crucial task of rebuilding company culture following changes to corporate strategies and processes due to COVID-19.

Can Artificial Intelligence Create Jobs?
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Can Artificial Intelligence Create Jobs?

Undergraduate Lisa Illes and her startup are featured in this look at how AI can create jobs. 2020 Big Bang! award winner PHIXED SYSTEMS is an advanced analytics platform technology for bio-manufacturing. This blog is excerpted from a story by

36 Million Unemployed: How AI can Create Jobs
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36 Million Unemployed: How AI can Create Jobs

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian says AI startups like PHIXED at UC Davis, for example, can move the pharma industry towards biomanufacturing 4.0 and create additional data-analysis jobs.