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It’s true: Our emotions can make us rich (or poor)

Professor Camelia Kuhnen came to the U.S. from Romania to study at MIT. Today she is an expert in neuroeconomics, behavioral finance and corporate finance. She studies the intersection of human nature and finance.

Chris Bingham, Brad Hendricks and Travis Howell (PhD '20) find that founders need advice more than other managers do, but they are also more likely to ignore it.

Boomerang CEOs: What happens when the CEO comes back?

Professors Chris Bingham and Brad Hendricks and Travis Howell (PhD '20) write about the consequences of bringing a former CEO back to the firm.

To open or not: Case study in strategic decision-making

How can college leaders come to such different decisions about reopening campuses? Because we all have blind spots in our decision-making processes, writes Professor Paul Friga.

Why colleges should plan for an online fall

Professor Paul Friga writes that if we don’t prepare for the possibility, we risk complete chaos.

The Great Recession was bad for higher education; coronavirus could be worse

Professor Paul Friga writes that the coronavirus crisis has the potential to change higher education more than any recession in the past,

Lessons from penicillin in the race against COVID-19

Professor Mahka Moeen writes about important lessons about human enterprise that can guide team efforts today to stop COVID-19.

Scenario planning for coronavirus

Frequently used in military situations, scenario planning can help college and university leaders during uncertain times, writes Paul Friga.

Starbucks’ gathering-spot model is threatened by coronavirus

Starbucks' lean-staffing model can be quite unforgiving, says Saravanan Kesavan, an operations professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler.

Diagnosing the world economy

Neuroeconomics expert Camelia Kuhnen explains why the coronavirus has made the market so volatile.

Evidence that conservative students really do self-censor

Professor Mark McNeilly and UNC colleagues surveyed undergraduates to get a sense of the campus climate.

Can an MBA help build a career in property?

Professor Dave Hartzell and Jack Ryan (MBA '20) discuss real-world real estate studies at UNC Kenan-Flagler, including student-managed funds.

P&Q’s Favorite MBA Professors Of 2019

Professor Paige Ouimet is honored for being at the forefront of research and business education.

Top b-school deans share resolutions for 2020

Dean Doug Shackelford discusses what’s next for UNC Kenan-Flagler as the Business School kicks off its new Centennial.

Her job requires 7 apps. She works retail.

Professor Saravanan Kesavan explains the role of customer’s demand for instant gratification in the middle of the retail apocalypse.