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As a trade tensions intensify, Vyas says China may hold the stronger hand.

As tech companies face uncertainty under Trump’s expanded tariffs, Vyas says simply shifting production outside of China may no longer be enough.

Sošić explains that supply chain issues and lithium price spikes during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the risks of relying on foreign sources.

Vyas explains the potential positive long-term effects of new tariffs, noting that the United States has entered a consumption mindset rather than a creation one.

We are proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty recognized for recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.

Harris asserts America’s trade deficit is a feature, not a flaw — foreigners fund U.S. growth by trading real goods for printed dollars. High tariffs risk undermining that advantage.

USC President Folt, Dean Garrett, and Provost Guzman joined industry leaders, faculty, and alumni to celebrate the launch of the new real estate center.

Marco Giacoletti, assistant professor of finance and business economics, explains his and his colleagues’ analysis of the Los Angeles wildfire damage and its implications for the county.

Chang explains the drawbacks of food delivery services’ “buy now, pay later” model.

Hoberg’s research introducing a novel methodology to measure firm scope using natural language processing (NLP) techniques, specifically doc2vec.

DEAN WILLIAM HOLDER [Leventhal] and RICHARD SLOAN, professor of accounting, 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.

ESPN highlights “The Game is Life” course co-taught by Coach Pete Carroll, Dean Varun Soni, and Prof. David Belasco featuring student experiences, real-world lessons, and Carroll’s “Win Forever” philosophy.

Hiatt observes that the looming copper deficit couldn’t come at a worse time — with copper needs projected to skyrocket in the coming years.

USC Marshall alumnus launches WellTra.Ai with support from the USC Marshall Greif Incubator and Greif Center’s New Venture Seed Competition.

Entrepreneurs from across industries gathered at USC Marshall for an all-day conference focused on “LA 2025 and Beyond | Resilience.”

At USC’s Hult Prize Competition, students presented ideas toward United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a chance at $1 million.

Mische’s study on gas prices shows California’s high prices are largely structural, policy-driven, and deeply embedded in how the state regulates, produces, and distributes gasoline.

Mische explains that California's regulatory environment is making it difficult for oil companies to stay, which will likely lead to gas spikes and shortages.

Busch talks about luck as a mindset and a skill one can practice and improve upon.

MBA students sharpen business fundamentals, technological fluency, and leadership skills while expanding their professional network to transform their careers.

Kim says Trump’s unpredictable tactics — meant to project strength — are backfiring, as delays and reversals weaken his credibility and bargaining power.

In the context of television shows like White Lotus, Nunes explains that wealth in often displayed through expensive purchases, which are meant to signify status.

Silver and coauthors, in a study cited by HR Dive, found that companies with clear, measurable hiring goals attract more interest from underrepresented candidates.

With Tesla’s brand in a tailspin, Perner says one solution could be for Musk to sell his shares and step aside for a less high-profile CEO.

Marco Giacoletti, assistant professor of finance and business economics, explains his and his colleagues’ analysis of the Los Angeles wildfire damage and its implications for the county.

Uhalde explains the challenges and opportunities facing the growth of women's rugby in the United States.