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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.
August 5, 2020
3 Big Forces That Are Changing Marketing
Each force has its own implications, ultimately working toward deepening consumer relationships and the expansion of the service economy.
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3 Big Forces That Are Changing Marketing
July 30, 2020
The Stock Market Is Not the Economy
To look at the major indices on the New York Stock Exchange, you might think – depending on the day – that the economy is doing OK. It's not.
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The Stock Market Is Not the Economy
July 28, 2020
‘De-Sinicization’ and Manufacturing in China
How will de-sinicization and the new challenges in manufacturing change the world's second-largest economy?
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‘De-Sinicization’ and Manufacturing in China
July 28, 2020
Why Gold Prices Have Been on the Rise
The price of gold is up more than 30% year-over-year. Our expert examines what it means for investors.
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Why Gold Prices Have Been on the Rise
July 23, 2020
Back-To-School Shopping In a Pandemic
Every July and August, parents across the country prepare their school-age kids with the usual back-to-school goods: gleaming new sneakers, a fresh backpack, binders, paper and packs of bright yellow pencils. Not so much this year.
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Back-To-School Shopping In a Pandemic
July 22, 2020
Feeling Normal in a Pandemic? Study Has Good News
New research shows that our human sense of normalcy is capable of bouncing back a lot faster than we might think.
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Feeling Normal in a Pandemic? Study Has Good News
July 14, 2020
Rebranding Washington's NFL Franchise
Moving forward on a positive note will be tricky, because the organization resisted the move for years, begging the question, 'Why did it take so long to get here?'
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Rebranding Washington's NFL Franchise
July 13, 2020
Financial Risks This Hurricane Season
Hurricane intensity and frequency this year is likely to have significant impact on mortgage default risk. That means implications for the housing market, investors in credit risk and homeowners.
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Financial Risks This Hurricane Season
July 13, 2020
How To Manage Your Post-Covid Office Reentry
As employees gradually return to their offices, some are finding the transition a bit rocky. Our expert offers some advice.
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How To Manage Your Post-Covid Office Reentry
July 9, 2020
The Remote-Work Guide To Difficult Conversations
These past few months of remote work have been challenging, for sure. And emotional intelligence has never been more important.
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The Remote-Work Guide To Difficult Conversations