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Meet the New McDonough Faculty: Matthew Zahn

Matthew Zahn, assistant professor of strategy, shares what he hopes to accomplish at Georgetown through his engagement with students, classroom teachings, and.…

August 20, 2025

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Clear Chains, Fair Gains: How Transparency Shapes Tax Policy Effectiveness in Crypto Markets

As cryptocurrency continues to evolve from a niche asset to a mainstream financial instrument, governments around the world face pressure to develop effective policies to ensure…

July 23, 2025

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Extra Credit: Three Mistakes New Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them) 

Rachel Pacheco, associate professor of the practice, debunks three management myths and offers advice on how to be an effective leader in the.…

July 10, 2025

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Research Explores How to Maintain Trust When Pivoting From Failing Projects

Charles Dorison, assistant professor of management, has been exploring the difficulties of navigating the fine line between abandoning failing projects and maintaining trust from…

June 24, 2025

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Americans Love Iced Coffee. A Marketing Professor Explains Why.

One of the most significant drivers of this trend is age, said Wendy Zajack, adjunct faculty at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and the faculty director of…

June 4, 2025

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Buying and Selling: How to Play the Game

Renee Bowen, Dean’s Professor of International Business and Global Affairs, explains the complexity of international trade policy through her game theory framework – and the…

May 27, 2025

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The Edge: From Bitcoin to Banking: The Rise of Crypto

Whether individuals are pro or anti-crypto there is one consensus: the industry needs clearer regulations. In her latest research, Associate Professor Vicki Wei Tang investigates…

May 27, 2025

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What’s in a Game? Research Explores the Effects of Short-term Gamification and Ethical Considerations Toward Success

Gamification has been an engagement tool used by companies for years. Simon Blanchard, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor and Dean’s Professor of Marketing, had…

April 22, 2025

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Stop Saying ‘Thank You’ in Job Negotiations, New Research Finds

Gratitude may not always be a good thing — at least at the negotiating table. Those are the findings in a soon-to-be-published study by Jeremy Yip, assistant professor of…

April 17, 2025

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Office Hours: Anita Rao on How Voluntary Food Labels Impact Consumer Behavior

Consumers often rely on food labels to make informed decisions about the products they purchase. While some labeling standards are regulated by policymakers, many claims remain…

March 20, 2025