Law, Business And Politics
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How Written Product Reviews Influence Consumer Impressions of Star Ratings
New research from Hallie Cho investigates the relationship between quantitative star ratings, qualitative text reviews, and product demand. Read MoreMar 16, 2023
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Can a Product be Too Pretty to Use?
Vanderbilt consumer behavior expert, Freeman Wu, explains how enhanced product aesthetics impact consumption. Read MoreMar 9, 2023
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Vanderbilt announces creation of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator for Political Economy and Regulation
Vanderbilt University has announced the creation of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator for Political Economy and Regulation, a $6 million effort to advance research, education and ideas. The Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator is part of Discovery Vanderbilt, a groundbreaking initiative to bolster innovative research and education at the university. Read MoreFeb 28, 2023
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New Antitrust Study Shows Reigning in Big Tech Doesn’t Spur Rival Profits
Vanderbilt professor Sruthi Thatchenkery addresses the complexity of competition and innovation in platform ecosystems with new research. Read MoreFeb 20, 2023
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REGISTER: Former U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan to discuss civil discourse in the disinformation age Feb. 28
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, who represented Ohio’s 13th Congressional District for 20 years, will visit Vanderbilt to discuss his efforts to work across party lines at an event hosted by the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. This in-person-only event will be in Wilson Hall, Room 103. Read MoreFeb 16, 2023
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Does Hoodwinking Others Pay?
New research from Jessica Kennedy explores the relationship between deception in negotiations and negotiators’ satisfaction with their deals. Read MoreJan 23, 2023
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WATCH: Unity Project to host ‘Upholding Democracy in the Age of the Big Lie’ with co-authors Major Garrett and David Becker
The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host CBS Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett and David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, to discuss their book, The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of the Big Lie, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Scarritt Bennett Center. Read MoreJan 12, 2023
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Second annual Renaissance Women’s Summit to be held at the Wond’ry Feb. 25
The second annual Renaissance Women’s Summit, an in-person event for female entrepreneurs, will be held at the Wond’ry on Saturday, Feb. 25. Gabby Hirata, chief executive and president of Diane von Furstenberg, will attend as keynote speaker. Read MoreJan 10, 2023
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The Worth of Cringe
Vanderbilt consumer behavior expert Brianna Escoe explains cringe, its implications on brands, and ways brands can avoid ‘cringeworthy’ campaigns. Read MoreJan 3, 2023
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Eating Healthy in the Holiday Season from an Expert on Food Decision-Making
Kelly Haws, Anne Marie and Thomas B. Walker, Jr., Professor of Marketing, offers 3 tips for how to make healthy choices this holiday season. Read MoreNov 18, 2022
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Nostalgia Can Ruin Consumers’ Appetite for Automated Products. How Should Marketers Respond?
Steve Hoeffler, professor of marketing, explores ways that marketers may combat negative associations of automated products. Read MoreNov 10, 2022
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WATCH: ‘The Future of the U.S. Supreme Court’ with CBS’ Jan Crawford and two former White House counsels to be hosted by Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy Nov. 29
The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy will host an in-person event on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Student Life Center to examine the potential impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on the perceived politicization of the federal courts. Read MoreNov 9, 2022
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Vanderbilt University Debate Team to host intercollegiate debate about election processes and voter turnout
With consequential midterm elections less than one month away, the Vanderbilt University Debate Team will host an intercollegiate debate this weekend on how to improve U.S. election processes and boost voter turnout. The event will be on Saturday, Oct. 15, at The Commons Center Multipurpose Room. Read MoreOct 11, 2022
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Stop and Wond’ry: Vanderbilt business professor and bestselling author to explain the ‘12 Year Gap’ on Oct. 24
Learn how to harness the power of stories, the importance of perspective and the freedom found in discipline with the Wond’ry on Monday, Oct. 24. Read MoreOct 7, 2022
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Research Spotlight: The Impact of COVID-19 Migration Patterns on Municipal Bonds
New Vanderbilt research explores the economic effects of pandemic-related migration patterns on municipal bonds. Read MoreSep 26, 2022
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Bridging the Gap: Clear Expectations Are Instrumental for Employees with Autism
New research from Vanderbilt Business identifies ways that managers can set up autistic employees for success. Read MoreAug 29, 2022
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Vanderbilt CLACX awarded $1.7 million to build Latin American curriculum, enhance language training
A pair of U.S. Department of Education grants totaling $1.7 million awarded to Vanderbilt University’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies will allow for innovation in curriculum and promotion of public awareness about Latin America. Read MoreAug 18, 2022
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Vanderbilt Unity Index shows American political ‘unity’ stabilized
Americans’ general faith and trust in democracy has stabilized in the first half of 2022, remaining relatively flat through the second quarter, according to the most recent Vanderbilt Unity Index. Read MoreJul 14, 2022
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Faculty awarded Seeding Success Grants for spring 2022
Vanderbilt has awarded 14 faculty members with grants to support the early stages of pioneering research projects identified as likely candidates for further funding from federal, foundation and industry sponsors. The spring 2022 Seeding Success Grants are the second cycle of this internal early investment funding initiative. Read MoreJun 28, 2022
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How much is the Great Resignation costing companies?
New research from Vanderbilt Business explores the accuracy and regulation of human capital disclosure over the last 20 years. Read MoreJun 22, 2022