Research Articles
Sep 18
Department of Accountancy ranked #1 for research and its relevance
Gies Accountancy recently came out on top in the two primary rankings of accounting research scholarship, ranking #1 in the overall research and publications rankings - and in the Relevance of Accounting Research (ROAR).
Sep 17
Riley League combatting waste and fraud in healthcare
Riley League, new assistant professor in the Department of Finance, comes to Gies after spending a year as a postdoctoral fellow at the NBER, a nonprofit organization that facilitates research and analysis of major economic issues.
Sep 12
Pal champions financial relief for homeowners
Avantika Pal’s research shines a light on the importance of advocating for homeowners facing foreclosure. Her work demonstrates how granting them extra time can significantly improve their chances of staying afloat financially.
Sep 09
Study: Is autopay a double-edged sword?
New research finds that nudges do increase enrollment in autopay; however, consumers become more likely to just pay the minimum payment, according to working paper from Gies Professor Jialan Wang.
Sep 04
Study: Creative idea generation at work leads to indulgent behaviors afterwards
Research co-authored by Gies professor Jack Goncalo finds that engaging in a creative-idea generation task subsequently led to more indulgent eating, drinking and exercise behaviors.
Sep 03
Tyagi explores risk, reward of transparency in pharma industry
The pharmaceutical supply chain, an intricate web that creates new drugs for patients, operates largely under a veil of secrecy. But making it more transparent may have a chilling effect on innovation, according to Gies assistant professor Hanu Tyagi.
Aug 12
Graebner named to Fellows Group of Academy of Management
Election to the Fellows Group is a distinction recognizing and honoring AOM members who have made significant contributions to the science of practice and management.
Aug 08
Study: Consumption-tracking technology mixed bag for consumers
While offering the promise of providing an early-warning system to consumers about potentially incurring penalty fees, consumption tracking may also instill a false sense of security or “complacency” among consumers.
Aug 05
Staying power: How the Lasting Effects of Incentives Could Lead to Healthier Habits
Findings coauthored by professors David Molitor and Julian Reif are part of a multi-year, large-scale randomized control trial at the University of Illinois designed to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs.