Research & Opinion
There’s no denying it—happiness is hot these days. But has our obsession with joy brought us any closer to finding it? And does it belong in business? New research attempts to answer those questions and more.
Dean Gilligan shares his thoughts on the research prowess of McCombs faculty, who landed the school a 9th-place spot worldwide in the latest UT Dallas ranking of business school faculty research productivity.
For today’s energy consumers, the pain doesn’t stop at the pump. A surge in gasoline prices seems to be shifting public opinions on a wide range of energy issues, according to The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, released April 10.
CEOs have climbed to the highest rungs of the corporate ladder. So how did they get there. See where they went to school, which states pay the most and what percentage of CEOs are psychopaths.
Feeling blue? Check out these tips for seeing the brighter side of life, from associate professor of marketing and happiness expert Raj Raghunathan. Plus, a happiness quiz and recommended reading.
Professor of Accounting Lillian Mills explains where the chunk of money missing from your paycheck goes, illustrated with handy animation.
Kevin Williams, senior marketing lecturer, led a Knowledge To Go Webinar about why even non-entrepreneurs should care about venture capitalism.
The Energy Forum brought together energy experts and attendees from academia, advocacy, and industry to share their thoughts regarding our most pressing energy challenges. Read on for a selection of highlights from the forum.
Marketing professor Ty Henderson met with students Feb. 7 to describe his research of how working with social causes can ultimately benefit food companies.
Thinking about buying a new car or that flat screen television, but need your spouse’s say-so? A McCombs researcher has some advice for you.
