Robert Frank, speaking at Museum of American Finance in New York City Nov. 2, says eliminating income taxes but instituting a steeply progressive consumption tax would free up $3 trillion annually. (Nov. 7, 2011)
A new Cornell study reports that entrepreneurship program rankings are seriously flawed because they ignore the widespread trend toward universitywide entrepreneurship programs. (Sept. 21, 2011)
Cornell graduates are among the most likely to end up in an investing job in the hedge fund industry, according to an online hedge fund media publication. (Aug. 1, 2011)
The new universitywide Cornell Department of Economics combines all economics faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences and ILR School and some faculty with joint appointments in other colleges.
That best way to reduce government debt is to invest now on improvements in infrastructure, education and other major national priorities, say Cornell professors Robert Hockett and Robert Frank. (July 14, 2011)
People who use credit cards to purchase food tend to buy more junk food than those who pay cash, finds a new Cornell study. The findings may help people cut down on impulsive shopping. (July 12, 2011)
L. Joseph Thomas, the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean of the Johnson School, has announced he will return to teaching and research when his five-year term as dean ends June 30, 2012.
President David Skorton delivered Cornell's 143rd commencement May 29, welcoming about 6,000 new graduates to the global Cornell family. (May 29, 2011)
