Law, Business And Politics
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WATCH: Vanderbilt virtual event offers perspective on how Russia and Ukraine’s conflict could impact the world
As Russia unleashed an assault against Ukraine on Thursday, a panel of Vanderbilt experts brought context to the developments during a virtual event on the escalating conflict and its potential global implications. Read MoreFeb 25, 2022
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The Wond’ry to host a hybrid Renaissance Women’s Summit on Feb. 17
The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt's center for innovation, will host its first women’s entrepreneur summit in partnership with the Renaissance Marketing Group and Boss Talks Network on Thursday, Feb. 17. The event is for female entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journeys, with local entrepreneurs and marketers sharing tips on all aspects of growing or starting a business. Read MoreFeb 10, 2022
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How carbon labels can aid in the fight against climate change
Research shows that carbon labels can be effective in changing corporate as well as consumer behavior, as corporations adjust their carbon footprint with the dual goals of increased efficiency and improved reputation. Read MoreJan 27, 2022
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Vanderbilt Poll 2021: Approval drops for TN’s elected leaders and second Trump run, but Dems and Republicans find unity on education, redistricting
Support for Gov. Bill Lee is down among Tennessee voters, fueled in part by his controversial stances on vaccine and mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest statewide Vanderbilt Poll. Read MoreDec 16, 2021
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Support for democracy across Americas remains lower than a decade ago, new Vanderbilt University LAPOP Lab survey finds
Democracy is still struggling in the Americas, with citizens reporting high skepticism about electoral democracy, according to the newly released 2021 Pulse of Democracy report from Vanderbilt University’s LAPOP Lab. Read MoreNov 16, 2021
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Vanderbilt University law professor to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
Gautam Hans, associate clinical professor of law and a self-described "trivia nerd," will compete on "Jeopardy!" beginning Dec. 6 as part of the inaugural Professors Tournament. Read MoreNov 12, 2021
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Research Snapshot: COVID-19 is the disruptive moment the older adult care industry has been waiting for
The first holistic review of older adult care operations sheds light on opportunities for industry reform. Est. reading time: 2.5 mins. Read MoreNov 9, 2021
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‘Hostile Terrain 94’ participatory art installation invites public to engage with humanitarian issues at U.S.-Mexico border
Vanderbilt University’s Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies will host a participatory art installation that aims to raise community awareness about the human side of undocumented migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Read MoreSep 8, 2021
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Owen faculty encourages new cognitive processes and bolder solutions to address grand challenges
Vanderbilt-led research encourages entrepreneurs to embrace new ways of thinking to address grand challenges facing society, like climate change and inequality. Read MoreAug 23, 2021
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Slump, not bump: Women leaders less likely than men to receive support following major terrorist attacks
Vanderbilt University research from Professor of Political Science Elizabeth Zechmeister shows that gendered beliefs about leadership mean that women heads of state are less likely than men to receive a bump in support after an international terrorist incident. Read MoreAug 23, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Close proximity between salespeople and consumers reduces spending behavior, new study finds
Rejecting conventional wisdom, a team of researchers found that store loyalty, purchase intentions and spending behavior are negatively affected when consumers encounter a salesperson who is standing close by. Read MoreAug 4, 2021
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Using algorithms to determine sentencing may reduce length of prison sentences, increase use of evidence-based rehabilitative programs
Research from Vanderbilt Law School faculty Chris Slobogin suggests that using algorithms to determine criminal sentencing could make criminal justice decisions more transparent and mitigate excessively punitive bail and sentencing regulations. Read MoreJul 28, 2021
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Pre-election polls in 2020 had the largest errors in 40 years
Public opinion polls ahead of the 2020 election were the most inaccurate in a generation, according to Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Chair and professor of political science, who recently served as chair of a special task force convened by the American Association for Public Opinion Research specifically to evaluate polling. Read MoreJul 19, 2021
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Vanderbilt faculty examine 60 years of research, illuminates key trends in discrimination and diversity in the workplace
Professor of Management María del Carmen Triana and a team of researchers explored how research into diversity in the workplace has morphed over time and provided suggestions for Human Resources managers. Read MoreJul 8, 2021
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Tightening vehicle emissions standards resulted in higher rates of automaker non-compliance, new research shows
New research spotlights the unintended effects of threshold-based regulations in the auto industry and beyond. Read MoreJul 1, 2021
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Survey in Haiti shows democratic attitudes can persist in countries with weak governance, even during pandemic
Researchers at Vanderbilt's Latin American Public Opinion Project Lab have found that when faced with the COVID-19 health crisis, Haitians rallied around their president, despite his struggle to maintain order and support prior to the pandemic. Read MoreJun 28, 2021
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Green Steel Deal: Climate mitigation and international trade come together in decarbonization policy proposal
New policy recommendation from Professor of Law Timothy Meyer and Todd Tucker of the Roosevelt Institute suggests using the steel sector to demonstrate feasibility for comprehensive climate mitigation measures. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Vanderbilt researcher finds that Supreme Court ban on race-conscious college admissions would restrict the pipeline of future leaders
Affirmative action admissions policies admit diverse students, who are then recruited to elite professions and C-suite leadership, according to new research by law and economics professor Joni Hersch. Read MoreJun 10, 2021
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Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans split along party lines on vaccines, 2020 election and ‘cancel culture’
Divisive party politics continue to dominate attitudes among Tennessee residents on key social issues, including the state’s response to COVID-19, willingness to get vaccinated and questions about whether the 2020 presidential election was “stolen,” according to the latest Vanderbilt University poll. Read MoreJun 8, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Vanderbilt faculty explores impact of anti-takeover provisions on labor relations
New Vanderbilt-led research into corporate anti-takeover provisions—measures used to prevent unwanted acquisitions—refutes accepted perspectives about their use and suggests that ATPs can play an important role in protecting innovation and valuing employees’ contributions. Read MoreJun 1, 2021