IU Kelley School of Business publication offers a preview of economic conditions in 2017
As we come to the end of another year, among our society’s many annual rituals is to make predictions for the coming year. Faculty in Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business are no different. IU Kelley professors traveled to 10 cities across Indiana last month, presenting their annual economic forecast for 2017 with a local […]
A Monday morning quarterback’s view on the kick-off of the holiday shopping season
Black Friday has come and gone. While many shoppers again camped out for the deals, most gift buyers have feasted on the special sale prices throughout the month of November offered online. Many others were content to wait until Friday to hit the mall or go online today, Cyber Monday. Retailers have decided that it’s […]
Former Chinese ambassador and GOP candidate offers perspectives on state visit and campaign
China has been a frequent target of political rhetoric during the current presidential campaign, particularly among Republican candidates. But Jon Huntsman, a Republican who in 2012 unsuccessfully ran for the nation’s top office, said it is a mistake for candidates to simply criticize China. Instead, they need to highlight the challenges and possible solutions. “I […]
Faculty and students establish community loan and consulting organization to address economic needs in Indiana
Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 9 to include news of funding from the 2015-16 Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council. Over the last two decades, many people have stepped forward, identifying themselves as “social entrepreneurs,” and passionately sought to change the world through businesses which address a social problem. Charles Leadbeater, an advisor to […]
IU team named winners of LinkedIn economic data contest
Guest post courtesy of IU News and Media Specialist Kevin Fryling Yong-Yeol (Y.Y.) Ahn, an assistant professor in Indiana University’s School of Informatics and Computing, has made a name for himself developing mathematical and computational methods to understand complex systems such as cells, the brain, society and culture. Some of his most well-known projects include tracking the national mood with […]
Greece’s new finance minister gave a preview of his policies during a visit to IU Bloomington
As Greek voters gave the anti-austerity party Syriza a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections Sunday, two Indiana University professors reflected on the recent visit to Bloomington by someone who is expected to play a pivotal role in the Mediterranean nation’s future, Yanis Varoufakis. Alexis Tsipras was sworn as Greece’s new prime minster on Monday. One […]
IU Kelley School of Business experts expect 2015 will be marked by strong economic growth
The Great Recession may have ended in the United States in 2009, but the past five years of economic recovery have felt like anything but that to many Americans. The 2007-09 downturn was the worst since the 1930s, and the economy has struggled to regain its footing since then. But as we look ahead to […]
It’s the end of Black Friday “as we know it (and I feel fine)”
Unlike many men, John Talbott likes to spend time in retail stores. When he was the CEO of an apparel store chain, he used to spend hundreds of hours getting his employees ready for the crush of holiday shoppers the day after Thanksgiving. Today, as a faculty member in Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, […]
While we look for the best deals at stores, an IU Kelley School of Business professor watches us
For weeks, anyone near a television or radio has heard relentlessly about Black Friday and, new this year, “early Black Friday sales.” What many years ago was dubbed the “official start” of the holiday shopping season has itself become something of a phenomenon. Among those watching how we respond are several faculty members in Indiana […]
IBM partners with IU’s Kelley School of Business to provide ‘big data’ backing in the classroom
Earlier today, IBM announced plans to partner with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and more than two dozen other business schools and universities. The primary purpose of the partnership will be to better prepare students for an estimated 4.4 million new jobs that will be created worldwide to support big data by 2015. The […]
