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In a recent article forthcoming in Management Science, Professor Tianshu Sun and his co-authors explore the impact of strict data privacy laws on e-commerce by performing a large-scale randomized experiment on Alibaba, the largest e-commerce platform in the world.

In recent work, Professor Somya Singhvi and his co-author propose a novel approach to maximizing donations on such platforms by developing a recommendation system that overcomes some of the drawbacks of widely used recommender systems.

In recent work published in the International Journal of Forecasting, Professor Jacob Bien and his co-authors describe their efforts to evaluate the performance of different ensemble models to forecast cases and deaths as part of the US Covid-19 Forecast Hub, which was used by the CDC and various state health officials.

Scholars present their latest research on the impacts of new technology — March 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the USC Hotel Ballroom.

VISHAL GUPTA, associate professor of Data Science & Operations, offers BLOOM'S TAXONOMY presents valuable guidance when evaluating ChatGPT and other AI products for the LOS ANGELES TIMES.

RAMCHARAN, professor of finance and business economics, calls criticism of SVB's donations to BLM and like-minded organizations "trivial and irrelevant".

Work by JIANG, assistant professor of finance and business economics, and co-authors is highlighted in a piece on THE ECONOMIST looking at the systemic flaws in America's banking industry. [Paywall]

Work by JIANG, assistant professor of finance and business economics, and co-authors is featured in a MARKETWATCH article detailing dozens of banks with similar vulnerabilities as SVB. [Paywall]

New joint degree combines finance education with accounting skills that are in high demand from employers.

JIANG, assistant professor of finance and business economics, and co-authors are showcased in a FINANCIAL TIMES piece discussing the fragility of the U.S. banking system.

Dean William Holder [Leventhal] and Richard Sloan, Professor of Accounting, Finance and Business Economics, are mentioned in a recap of this year's conference by Accounting Today.

“There is a whole ecosystem evolving to support preparers and users of sustainability reports…These roles are in high demand and require new skills and so should present valuable career opportunities for our students.”

— Richard Sloan, Deloitte and Touche LLP Chair in Accounting and Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Business Economics

Guiding Exceptional Minds (GEMS) brings the best students to the best employers, thanks to the efforts of Professor Mike Paranal and the Trojan Family Network.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) awards competitive scholarships to two USC Leventhal students.

Scholars present their latest research on the impacts of new technology — March 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the USC Hotel Ballroom.

USC Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab’s recent panel focuses on how businesses can partner with Hollywood to combat climate change, increase diversity and more.

Researchers, including USC Marshall School of Business Professor Jill Kickul, say four mega-themes—innovation, impact, sustainability and scale—form the backbone of entrepreneurship education.

USC Marshall students bring senior portraits, housing support and other services to teens from the Antelope Valley through NewColorsProject.

The Justin G. Longenecker Award recognizes outstanding contributions to small and medium businesses.

MISCHE, lecturer of management and organization, offers thoughts on the adverse effects that could result from California legislation aimed at regulating oil companies on FOX NEWS.

The award recognizes early-career scholars who have made a significant impact in their fields.

HEINO, professor of clinical management and organization, offers a number of valuable insights and reminders for leaders in light of recent comments made by Blizzard executives at a company town hall.

HIATT, associate professor of business administration, outlines the effects of recent natural gas price increases on California residents and businesses.

SHAUN HARPER, Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership, issues a call for corporations to invest considerably more effort to retain talented Chief Diversity Officers in a piece for FORBES.

DANIEL SOKOL, Carolyn Craig Franklin Chair in Law and affiliated professor of marketing, pens a piece for THE HILL questioning the efficacy of the recently proposed American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA).

Scholars present their latest research on the impacts of new technology — March 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the USC Hotel Ballroom.

PERNER, assistant professor of clinical marketing, speaks extensively in a MASHABLE piece looking at how dupes — products that replicate more expensive experiences or products — are the dominate shopping trend of '23 and the role TikTok is playing in their popularity.

Thoughts TELLIS, professor of marketing, shared with USC NEWS in 2022 are highlighted in a MENTAL FLOSS piece on the industry's approach to the big game.