Smith Brain Trust
How Shareholder Primacy Wards Off Short-termism
November 02, 2018
Companies have built-in incentives to avoid short-termism. But they fall into the myopia trap when they confuse value creation with income maximization.
Here’s What’s Missing From the Shareholder Primacy Debate
Critics come down hard on shareholder primacy. But Maryland Smith professor Michael Faulkender says people err when they overlook risk/reward economics.
The Ignominy of Auto-Renewals
November 01, 2018
Companies often use automatic renewals, usually with ample warning to subscribers. But when they're sneaky about renewals, that crosses a line, a Maryland Smith expert says.
Smith Research
A New Way To Predict Mutual Fund Returns
With so many mutual fund companies and so many pricing options out there, how should an investor choose?
Is the NFL Becoming Too Political for Advertisers?
October 31, 2018
It’s left some brands doing a delicate balancing act, debating whether and how to advertise during an event that consistently draws more American viewers than any other TV broadcast.
The Problem With Amazon’s AI Recruiter
Amazon.com scrapped its machine-learning resume-reader when it demonstrated a bias against female applicants. Here's what that tells us.
Student
Diabetes Can’t Stop Ironman Athlete
October 30, 2018
By Shadee Nowrouzi
Your Coworker Might Be Hiding Something, So Be Sensitive
You might not know the truth about the employee in the office next door. He or she could be hiding something – an invisible disability.
Black Friday Is a Lost Indicator
October 24, 2018
If fewer people seem to be shopping on the day after Thanksgiving this year, try not to read too much into that.
Where You’ll Buy Toys Now With Toys ‘R’ Us Gone
The iconic (and recently liquidated) toy seller has left a toy-shaped void in the retail landscape ahead of the holiday season. As shoppers begin to ponder where to buy toys, retailers are vying to become the answer.
Which Is Better: Nice Or Competent?
Do you choose to work with the most competent but least likeable person on the team? Or do you choose the most likeable but least competent person?
Ethics in a Digital Surveillance World
October 22, 2018
Tracking consumer behavior is a big job. But your smartphone has help.
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