Faculty & Research
Georgetown McDonough faculty members have strong academic and professional backgrounds and contribute to the development of our teaching areas.
Georgetown McDonough Academic Areas
Georgetown McDonough faculty members have strong academic and professional backgrounds and contribute to the development of our teaching areas. Many have held positions in business or government; lived, worked, or studied abroad; and been educated at many of the best academic institutions around the world.
The faculty members at the McDonough School of Business are world-class scholars engaged in pioneering research; professionals who have corporate, nonprofit, and government leadership experience; and entrepreneurs who mentor students in starting businesses. As academic and industry leaders, they incorporate scholarship and expertise into their teaching practices, inspiring students to become stewards in business and serve society. Distinguished by an emphasis on global business and an immersive approach to practical learning, Georgetown McDonough develops ethical global leaders who can build a better world for themselves and others.
Behavioral Research Lab
The Behavioral Lab is a multi-disciplinary resource for faculty at McDonough School of Business who examine the social and psychological aspects of business behavior. The lab offers support to MSB faculty and their collaborators in conducting in-person (in its physical lab) and online experiments.
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Why Chocolate Is Still Expensive Despite Falling Cocoa Prices
At the corporate level, sustainability programs linking farmer training to financial incentives are expanding, though adoption remains uneven. Vishal Agrawal, Henry J. Blommer Family Chair in Sustainable Business and professor of operations management, said large companies increasingly use sustainability commitments to secure long-term cocoa supply and differentiate brands, while smaller players rely on premium niches that reward ethical sourcing.
January 13, 2026
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Five Pros on Where CD Rates Will Go in Early 2026 — and Whether You Should Lock in Now
“The Fed is not scheduled to make a rate decision until Jan. 28, so rates will probably stay about the same until [then], or unless something really unexpected happens. The consensus of the financial markets is that rates will stay about the same with a slight chance of another cut. Even if there is another cut, it would likely be a small 0.25% one,” says Jim Angel, professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy.
January 5, 2026
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Innovative Fintech Reimagining Saudi Banking, Experts Say
Francesco D’Acunto, A. James Clark Chair in Global Real Estate and professor of finance at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, said that Saudi regulators have been at the forefront of creating a supportive environment for fintech development, driven by early initiatives aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
January 5, 2026