Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

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Cornell's economic impact has stabilizing effect in state, county

A new economic impact report for 2013 shows that Cornell helped buffer Tompkins County from the national economic downturn that began in 2008, and has spurred growth in the region in the years since. Through volunteer activity alone, Cornell contributed more than $27 million to New York state.

Dream big, start small, Wakami founder says

María Pacheco, M.P.S. ’90, a Fulbright scholar, consultant to the United Nations Foundation, founded Wakami, a company changing the way craftspeople enter the international market.

Accents impact workplace and consumer choices

An ILR School study finds that speaking accents affect an individual's evaluation and impact perceptions of competence.

Global financial crises are recalibrating 'American Power'

International financial crises are altering "American Power," Jonathan Kirshner claims in his most recent book.

A crash course in business for veterans

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities is bringing veterans interested in the hospitality industry to campus to learn how to start and run their own businesses.

Kaushik Basu heads International Economic Association

Cornell economist Kaushik Basu has been named president-elect of the International Economic Association. He will assume the position of president in 2017.

JumpStart grants awarded to three New York state companies

Three New York companies are the latest recipients of Cornell Center for Materials Research JumpStart grants.

Cohabiting couples differ on contraceptive use by class

A new study finds that working-class men and women who struggle to plan for and access reliable contraceptives while middle-class couples are more likely to successfully contracept.

New Wansink book turns back on mindless eating

The take away for Brian Wansink's latest book, "Thin by Design": Mindful eating, whatever that is, is next to impossible. Don’t strain your brain.