Deep economic divide found even among employed during COVID‑19
An exploratory study with implications for the growing gig-economy indicates there were only two kinds of workers during COVID-19: the haves and the have-nots.
Business & Economics
Hoops Tax Institute to host Washington State Tax Conference Aug. 11-12
The Hoops Institute of Taxation Research and Policy, in partnership with the state Department of Revenue, will host the annual Washington State Tax Conference on the Pullman campus Aug. 11-12. The conference promotes understanding among stakeholders who often have opposing viewpoints. Tax attorneys, CPAs, and business people are encouraged to attend. Early bird registration is […]
Gift cards from politicized brands dampen recipients’ gratitude
When liberals and conservatives receive gift cards for politicized brands that clash with their own views, they are less appreciative of the gesture, new research indicates.
School of Hospitality Business Management seeks local participants for pasta study
Each participant will receive two pasta samples and answer a short questionnaire for the event at Black Cypress restaurant on June 28. Participants will also receive a $20 Black Cypress gift card.
Gender gap in leadership aspirations changed little in 60 years
Women in the U.S. are still less likely than men to express a desire to take on leadership or managerial roles, according to an analysis of data from leadership studies conducted over six decades.
Student venture teams’ ideas ring in success at annual business plan competition
Solutions to improving life after COVID-19 was a collective theme at WSU’s 2022 Business Plan Competition on Thursday, April 28.
Ukrainian students tune into WSU class on international tourism
With their country at war, students from King Danylo University in western Ukraine face challenges unfathomable to most U.S. college students while working on a group project for an international tourism class at WSU.
Alumni commitment launches Student-Athlete Entrepreneurship Initiative
The initiative will provide programming for student-athletes in entrepreneurship and business education starting this summer. It is the result of a generous financial commitment from alumni Dan and Joanne Castles.
Cash transfer proposal has downsides for child poverty
A proposal to provide monthly payments to most U.S. parents, similar to those under the pandemic relief program, would likely worsen poverty for children of single mothers, a WSU study has found.
Anonymous $1.5 million gift to lift WSU’s Department of Accounting
The donation will help the department meet a wide range of objectives, including recruiting a diverse student population and preparing graduates for the job market.
