Duke Business Newshttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/business.rssMon, 28 Apr 2008 22:26:37 -0400ContentXMLben.riseling@duke.eduDuke Honors Distinguished Professorshttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/04/dist_prof08.htmlThe university has awarded distinguished professorships to 28 faculty members.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:29:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/04/dist_prof08.htmlAuthor David Bornstein to Receive Social Entrepreneurship Awardhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/04/bornstein.htmlBornstein, whose books have chronicled the expansion of social entrepreneurship, will also deliver a public lecture April 22.Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:58:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/04/bornstein.htmlFirst Muslim Woman Nobel Prize Winner to Speak at Duke April 11http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/04/muslim_nobel.htmlShirin Ebadi will be the keynote speaker at a conference on science and human rights protection. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:31:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/04/muslim_nobel.htmlLogo Can Make You 'Think Different'http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/03/apple_ibm.htmlResearchers find that even the briefest exposure to well-known brands can cause people to behave in ways that mirror those brands’ traits.Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:55:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/03/apple_ibm.htmlNews Tip: Federal Reserve Should Shift Focus from Bailouts to Markets, Duke Professor Sayshttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/03/fedtip.htmlSteven L. Schwarcz, professor of law and business, says the Fed's move to save Bear Stearns will prove costlyMon, 17 Mar 2008 17:05:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/03/fedtip.htmlCFO Survey: No Economic Recovery Expected Until Late 2009http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/03/cfo.htmlThree-fourths of the CFOs surveyed believe the economy is either currently in recession or will be at some point during 2008.Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:59:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/03/cfo.htmlFCC Commissioner to Speak Feb. 14http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/02/mcdowell.htmlRobert M. McDowell will talk media policyWed, 13 Feb 2008 14:03:00 -0500http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/02/mcdowell.htmlDuke Conference to Consider Future of Tech Marketshttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/02/tech_conf.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 15:43:00 -0500http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2008/02/tech_conf.htmlSurvey: CFO Optimism Hits Another Record Lowhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/12/cfo.htmlWed, 05 Dec 2007 13:07:00 -0500http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/12/cfo.htmlDuke Accepting Applications for Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Leadershiphttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/11/nonprofit.htmlThe Advanced Certificate program consists of three weekend symposia in Durham.Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:34:00 -0500http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/11/nonprofit.htmlA New Approach to Timing Baby and Careerhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/11/babymodel.htmlScience of Decision Analysis Applied to Family PlanningWed, 07 Nov 2007 12:24:00 -0500http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/11/babymodel.htmlThe Economic Power -- and Pitfalls -- of Optimismhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/10/optimism.htmlPeople who are extremely optimistic tend to have short planning horizons and act in ways generally not considered wise.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:17:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/10/optimism.htmlFaculty Profile: Dan Arielyhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/10/ariely.htmlThu, 11 Oct 2007 16:17:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/10/ariely.htmlDeans' Dialogues Series Resumes Oct. 17 With Business School Deanhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/10/deans_dialogue.htmlChapel Dean Sam Wells and Fuqua Dean Blair Sheppard will discuss “What would you do with $100 million?” Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:29:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/10/deans_dialogue.htmlBuilding World-Class Leadership Teams Focus of Fuqua/Coach K Conferencehttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/10/fuqua_coachk.htmlConference will feature a dialogue between Fuqua Dean Blair Sheppard and John Allison IV, chairman and CEO of BB&T, on current and future business needs centering on leadership capabilities.Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:26:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/10/fuqua_coachk.htmlBB&T Gives $1.75 Million to Duke's Values and Ethics in the Marketplace Programhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/09/bbt.htmlThe grant will provide funds for the Power of Ideas Focus Program, lecture series, visiting faculty and post-doctoral students who serve as mentors to undergraduates. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:52:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/09/bbt.htmlFed Should Consider More Than Interest-Rate Cuts to Stem Subprime Crisishttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/09/fed_tip.htmlOne solution is to create a “lender of last resort,” says Steven SchwarczTue, 18 Sep 2007 09:24:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/09/fed_tip.htmlSurvey: CFO Optimism About U.S. Economy Plunges to Record Lowhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/09/cfo_survey.htmlCFOs expect slow growth in earnings, capital spending and acquisitions, and no growth in hiring.Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:31:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/09/cfo_survey.htmlStudy Reveals Disparities in Use of Healthcare Benefits by Race, Classhttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/09/healthbenefits.htmlMinority and lower-income healthcare consumers are less likely to take advantage of mental health and prescription benefits than white and higher-income consumers, study finds.Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:27:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/09/healthbenefits.htmlMost People Don't Bargain as Well as They Think They Do, Study Findshttp://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/08/bargaining.htmlThe give-and-take of negotiating generally leads both parties to believe they strike harder bargains than they actually do.Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:02:00 -0400http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2007/08/bargaining.html