BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Merger announcements often lead to concerns about whether competition will be reduced, which can lead to higher prices and reduced service quality for consumers. But a new research study co-authored by an Indiana University Kelley School of Business economist is attracting attention for highlighting important differences between two types of mergers and… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Six years ago, Carvana made a startling admission, reporting in a prospectus that it might be subject to the effects of “so-called ‘fake news.’” The online car seller went on to say that while using “all available tools to defend the company,” there was little they could do to control it, “making… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Launching a rideshare app and hailing a lift to your destination may seem convenient and sometimes affordable. But you may be overlooking hidden personal costs arising from potential abuse of your private data, especially with the advent of artificial intelligence. “Apps like Uber and Lyft can quietly gather enormous amounts of personal… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Gamification is being widely adopted, engaging consumers to earn points toward a free beverage, employees to be more efficient and online learners studying another language. Although seemingly promising, the success of this online marketing technology doesn’t always lead to successful engagement with a product, service or program. Sometimes, the reason relates to… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Kelley School of Business professor George Ball will testify before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging during the hearing titled “Prescription for Trouble: Drug Safety, Supply Chains, and the Risk to Aging Americans.” The hearing will explore the threats presented by generic drug quality and supply chain issues and… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Mixtures of high interest rates and major losses led to the sudden collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank two years ago, and some experts worry that rising inflation and slow economic growth could be a concern for other banks. While stress tests may assess bank performance under some predicted… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Bankruptcy courts across the United States and abroad claim to assign judges to individual cases randomly to promote fairness in the judicial system, but new research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business suggests otherwise. Analyzing U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings between 2010 and 2020, Kristoph Kleiner, associate professor of finance at… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – As companies seek to expand, they often look to outside options such as acquisitions or alliances. Whether they choose to “make” or “buy” that growth differs greatly among largely tech-oriented firms and those that are marketing-driven, according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. A study of more than… Read more »
Editor’s note: This article was written by Katrina Nickell. INDIANAPOLIS – Asking to be repaid can be an awkward conversation — especially depending on who owes you. New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis reveals that the way people request money back is influenced by the closeness of their relationship… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and its faculty have again been recognized for its research excellence – in marketing, information systems and management and entrepreneurship – by new, objective measures of research activity. In May, Kelley faculty in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship learned they have maintained their No. 4… Read more »