Consumers pay more by misunderstanding cumulative discounts
When it comes to picking the best discounts, people often leave money on the table, new research from WSU and the University of Kentucky shows.
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Carson College of Business ranks 10th globally in entrepreneurship research
The TCU Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings track research articles in entrepreneurship journals according to authorship and university affiliation. In 2019, WSU ranked 18th.
Sept. 27: Power Breakfast to focus on reshaping supply chains after a breakdown
“When a Link Breaks: Reshaping Supply Chains” will be the topic of the semi-annual Power Breakfast to be held at the Westin hotel in Bellevue from 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Eco-friendly credentials not benefiting hotels financially, study says
Many travelers say they would prefer to stay at eco‑friendly hotels, but lodging facilities don’t benefit financially from acquiring certification for green business practices, new research shows.
Wildlife crossings potentially save millions in Washington state
Crossings over highways intended to preserve biological diversity also appear to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions in the state, saving roughly $235,000 to $443,000 every year per structure.
Promotion doesn’t add up to gender equity at leading accounting firms
Often instead of making partner, women in public accounting firms appear to be sidelined into less prestigious, less powerful director positions, a new WSU‑led study has found.
Growth, succession planning, and cybersecurity are top priorities for businesses
WSU’s Social and Economic Sciences Research Center investigated how small businesses in the state adjusted to COVID‑19 restrictions and how those businesses were faring two years after the start of the pandemic.
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.
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.
