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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.
April 19, 2024
Benchmarking ESG in Banking Fundamentally Insufficient, Study Shows
Recent research by Pablo Slutzky from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business suggests that targeted credit rationing by banks, akin to Operation Choke Point, fails to significantly impact firms' operations, raising questions about the effectiveness of ESG strategies in…
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Benchmarking ESG in Banking Fundamentally Insufficient, Study Shows
April 10, 2024
New UMD Smith SERC-ABA Report Defines ‘Basel III Endgame’ Flaws
Federal regulators are drafting new capital rules for banks, contested by industry experts like Clifford Rossi, Professor of the Practice and Director of SERC at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Rossi argues against the rules as he warns of adverse economic impacts.
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New UMD Smith SERC-ABA Report Defines ‘Basel III Endgame’ Flaws
March 28, 2024
Chinese University Patent Bubbles Evident and Problematic, Including to National Innovation Strategy, Study Shows
Chinese universities are booming in terms of patent activity, but a study reveals a troubling issue: 'patent bubbles.' Waverly Ding's research exposes this trend, questioning China's innovation strategy. Explore the implications of this trend for China's innovation landscape.
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Chinese University Patent Bubbles Evident and Problematic, Including to National Innovation Strategy, Study Shows
March 12, 2024
Smith School Tax Expert Weighs in on Baltimore Orioles Sale
Spring brings baseball and taxes: Baltimore Orioles navigate $1.725 billion sale amid tax intricacies. David Rubenstein’s acquisition strategy aims to maximize tax benefits. IRS scrutiny looms over potential installment sale complications. Samuel Handwerger's expert insights reveal the complexities…
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Smith School Tax Expert Weighs in on Baltimore Orioles Sale
March 11, 2024
Kroger-Albertsons and FTC Antitrust Standards
In September 2022, the proposed $24.6 billion merger of Krogers and Albertsons sparked controversy. The Federal Trade Commission intervened, citing concerns of reduced competition and higher prices. Amidst legal battles, a notable case study by Susan White at the University of Maryland explores the…
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Kroger-Albertsons and FTC Antitrust Standards
February 14, 2024
Viewer Discretion Advised: How Gender Enters the Picture When Audiences Rate Movies
Professor David Waguespack warns against relying solely on average ratings when choosing a movie, particularly if it stars a woman. In groundbreaking research, he reveals how gender affects movie ratings, shedding light on biases in audience perceptions and their impact on box office revenues.
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Viewer Discretion Advised: How Gender Enters the Picture When Audiences Rate Movies
February 13, 2024
Tech Layoffs Signal ‘Feeling Economy’ Shift
Roland Rust, Distinguished University Professor, highlights a concerning trend: Tech layoffs surpass 260,000 in 2023, persisting into 2024. He warns of a wider erosion of 'thinking' jobs due to AI advancements, emphasizing the emergence of 'feeling' roles. Rust urges a shift towards empathy and…
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Tech Layoffs Signal ‘Feeling Economy’ Shift
January 30, 2024
Smith School Revolutionizes AI Job Tracking with AI-Powered Tool
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is leading the charge to understand how artificial intelligence is impacting jobs in the U.S. economy with the world’s first attempt to map the creation of AI-skilled jobs.
January 30, 2024
Groundbreaking AI Technology Uses People’s Eye Movements to Predict Their Decisions
Professor Michel Wedel and team introduce RETINA, an AI-driven eye-tracking innovation predicting decisions from eye movements in seconds. Detailed in 'Predicting Consumer Choice From Raw Eye‑Movement Data,' the technology offers insights for marketing and beyond.
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Groundbreaking AI Technology Uses People’s Eye Movements to Predict Their Decisions
January 25, 2024
How Mafia Crackdowns Drive Competition and Innovation in Local Economies
The Italian Mafia is synonymous with organized crime and some of the country’s most powerful groups wield fearsome power across the world. Their strongholds start at the municipal level. Pablo Slutzky, a finance assistant professor at the Smith School of Business, studies how the mafia’s presence…
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How Mafia Crackdowns Drive Competition and Innovation in Local Economies