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.
January 21, 2020
The Case Against Commuting
Here are lots more reasons to be annoyed by your commute.
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The Case Against Commuting
January 21, 2020
Tax Rules for College Students And Their Parents
A Maryland Smith expert describes the clever – and entirely legal – loophole his dad used to reduce his income tax and how that loophole has changed.
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Tax Rules for College Students And Their Parents
January 20, 2020
The Expanding Dominion of Alipay
Cash may be king in much of the world, but in China, Alipay wears the crown.
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The Expanding Dominion of Alipay
January 6, 2020
All the Other Warren Buffetts
'The Warren Buffett of Britain'? 'The Warren Buffett of India'? 'The Warren Buffett of technology'? If it seems like it's hard to keep up with all the Warren Buffetts, don't worry. Here's the secret.
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All the Other Warren Buffetts
January 2, 2020
New Year’s Resolutions for the Office
It’s a new year, and you’re probably considering some resolutions. What if your workplace was also thinking about some resolutions and looking for a path to self-betterment?
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New Year’s Resolutions for the Office
December 30, 2019
Supply Chains Don’t Like Mondays Either
That return-to-work dread that puts people in bad moods – and has been documented to drag down productivity and impact financial markets – also wreaks havoc on the efficiency of moving goods from one place to another on Mondays.
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Supply Chains Don’t Like Mondays Either
December 19, 2019
Why China's Li Ziqi Is Popular – And Controversial
She captured a People's Choice Award from People's Daily, the largest newspaper group in China, but not everyone was pleased.
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Why China's Li Ziqi Is Popular – And Controversial
December 13, 2019
What To Binge Watch Over Winter Break
Ready to get cozy and catch up on some of the movies and TV shows you've missed? Maryland Smith faculty have some recommendations.
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What To Binge Watch Over Winter Break
December 12, 2019
Why Aramco’s Giant IPO Isn’t What It Seems
Shares of oil giant Saudi Aramco last week traded publicly for the first time, with the biggest IPO in history. But don’t confuse size with success. Here's why.
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Why Aramco’s Giant IPO Isn’t What It Seems
December 12, 2019
Xiaomi and China’s Smartphone Market
There was a lot of excitement in China this week about Xiomi Corp., as the world’s fourth-largest smartphone maker launched its very affordable 5G smartphone “for the masses.” Our expert shares some insights.
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Xiaomi and China’s Smartphone Market