Bitcoin's remarkable 69% price surge since January sets new all-time highs. Professor Ravi Sarathy dives into the pros and cons of Cryptocurrency Investment, unraveling the impact of Bitcoin ETFs on streamlining the buying and selling process.
Researchers at Rutgers University and the University of Manchester examine the central role of managerial perceptions in shaping a company's response to its country joining the World Trade Organization (WTO). They find that firms from emerging markets whose managers view domestic institutions positively are more likely to expand internationally post-accession. This suggests that, to promote the internationalization of emerging markets-based companies, policymakers should prioritize improving domestic institutions and fostering positive perceptions towards those institutions among managers.
Research by Luis Dau and his colleagues at Northeastern University and Villanova University shows how international trade and sustainability agreements facilitate the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in emerging market countries. By exploring how SOEs respond to increasing pressure from global institutions, the authors reveal the social and political factors affecting national-level decision-making and subsequent company behavior. Overall, the findings provide valuable insights for both academics and practitioners regarding the intricate relationships between trade policies, business practices, and ownership structures.
A Boston restaurant owner made headlines after confronting a customer for disputing a cancellation fee, prompting a heated discussion about why it costs money even when you don't make it to dinner.
“It's a culmination of the work I've been doing throughout college—advocacy and a lot of journalism that started in high school,” says the Business Administration and Communications Studies combined major.
Wendy's announced last month that it would introduce ‘dynamic pricing' in 2025, and outrage ensued. Assistant Professor John Lowery shares insight on how the move “makes sense.”
After a federal judge blocked JetBlue's $3.8 billion merger with Spirit Airlines over competition concerns, could Spirit be toast as a result?
Inflation has fallen, but food prices remain high due to “a collision of factors,” according to D'Amore-Mckim school of business experts.
Northeastern University business experts say it's a big gamble, noting that many countries get involved in the global sports market for a variety of reasons — some of which have little to do with economic growth.
Associate Dean of Research at D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Koen Pauwels, takes the mic on the Customer First Thinking podcast.