Among the pages and pages of proposed changes in the still-evolving Republican tax plan, the Smith School's Sam Handwerger detects some signs that the party is becoming more open to a flat tax.

Researchers find a correlation between declining firm performance, narcissism and large signature size on annual SEC filings.

While private company ownership comes with benefits, new research from the Smith School reveals it may not be for the risk-averse.

Companies with internal control weaknesses should stay away from acquisitions. Otherwise they may pay more in the long run.

Markets often react in counterintuitive ways to monetary policy. Understanding why can help analysts anticipate Fed action.