Thought Leadership
The lifeblood of a business school is its faculty, and at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business our faculty members are inspiring, supportive and world-class. We are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Our teaching and research equips students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
June 26, 2019
Should PG&E Unplug in a Crisis?
California utility giant PG&E is putting to work a new strategy to keep its power lines from sparking the kinds of wildfires that have killed dozens across the state and leveled home after home. When fire risks are high, PG&E officials will simply pull the plug, cutting the power altogether…
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Should PG&E Unplug in a Crisis?
June 17, 2019
What the Trade War Means for Tech
As the U.S.-China trade war enters its second year, companies that depend on Chinese manufacturing are looking elsewhere for production needs. It's 'a wake-up call for companies,' our expert says. Here is what they should do next.
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What the Trade War Means for Tech
June 14, 2019
Could Renting a Sofa Save the Planet?
There's a growing number of retailers jumping into the rental biz, as part of a sustainability push aimed at keeping furniture and clothing out of landfills. Here's what's behind the trend and what they should do instead.
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Could Renting a Sofa Save the Planet?
May 23, 2019
2019 Summer Reading List
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business proudly presents its 16th annual Summer Reading List for Business Leaders, as recommended by faculty and staff.
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2019 Summer Reading List
May 16, 2019
Break Up Facebook? What Would That Even Look Like?
The headline on Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes’ New York Times op-ed article made his position clear. 'It’s Time To Break Up Facebook.' But break up Facebook? How?
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Break Up Facebook? What Would That Even Look Like?
April 2, 2019
The Hunt for Clean Water
Few business problems are more basic than delivering clean drinking water to thirsty customers. Yet solutions remain elusive in the United States and elsewhere.
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The Hunt for Clean Water
March 31, 2019
How Do You Recover from a Flood?
Niratcha Tungtisanont's research at the University of Maryland examines how industrialization and internet use impact income and recovery after floods. Her findings highlight the importance of communication and community collaboration in effective disaster recovery efforts.
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How Do You Recover from a Flood?
March 14, 2019
Who Has Clean Hands?
The unclean hands doctrine serves as a safety valve in the judicial system. “It protects the sanctity of the court,” says Maryland Smith professor T. Leigh Anenson.
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Who Has Clean Hands?
December 5, 2018
Canada’s Move, Not Qatar’s, Is Big News For Oil
It was big news when Qatar announced it was quitting OPEC after nearly 60 years. But a development 6,000 miles away in Canada is likely to have a far more significant impact on oil prices, Maryland Smith's Charles E. Olson says.
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Canada’s Move, Not Qatar’s, Is Big News For Oil
November 27, 2018
The Rise of the Impact Investor
So you want to put your money where your values are. Then the latest in growing investment trends – impact investing – might be for you.
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The Rise of the Impact Investor