Articles from 2020

$390 billion in offshore income: Welcome to the world of shadow insurance
Thursday, November 12, 2020
We’ve all heard stories of offshore bank accounts. Visions of white sand beaches, wire transfers, and heist films spring to mind. But what are offshore affiliate insurance companies, how much are U.S. life insurance companies using them, and why? One Tippie researcher found out.

University of Iowa professors advise students on finding jobs in a pandemic
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Although the pandemic has changed both schooling and businesses, professors at the university are encouraging students to still think about their future during the pandemic.

Expert advice on how to get the best car insurance
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Associate Professor of Finance Richard Peter gave his expert advice on choosing car insurance on moneygeek.com.

Tippie dean search: Candidate and Interim Dean Amy Kristof-Brown emphasizes finding innovative programs for funding, learning
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Amy Kristof-Brown, interim dean at the Tippie College of Business, spoke about the challenges facing higher education and how she would address them in the position of dean during a forum held on Tuesday.

Asian-owned businesses seeing dip in business due to pandemic and other factors
Monday, November 2, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has hit minority-owned businesses disproportionately hard. Economics lecturer Sarah Frank weighs in for this piece by KCRG.

Tippie dean search: UI business college holds its first forum after relaunching search with candidate Paolo Volpin
Monday, November 2, 2020
Virtual attendants heard from Paolo Volpin, the Interim Dean of Cass Business School at City, University of London.

Frank Business Communication Center benefactor Harris Frank dies
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
With great sadness the Tippie College of Business learned of the passing of Harris Frank, supporter and benefactor of the Judith R. Frank Business Communication Center, at the age of 95.

Study shows how online reviews can be mined for innovation gold
Monday, October 19, 2020
Companies looking for innovative ideas to improve their products have what amounts to a free and easy focus group right at their fingertips with consumer comment sections on e-commerce websites like Amazon.

New study pinpoints Trump’s electoral weak spots
Thursday, October 8, 2020
A new study from the University of Iowa’s prediction market finds that the COVID-19 pandemic and civil rights protests have had the most significant impact on President Donald Trump’s re-election chances, while other factors have had much less effect.

Building psychological ownership can help governments preserve parks and public spaces
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
More and more cash-strapped governments are looking for alternative methods of funding to maintain parks, roads, and other public spaces, turning to mechanisms like corporate stadium sponsorships or adopt-a-highway programs that leverage private resources. But a new study from the University of Iowa suggests that an effective way to build support for public goods is to create a sense of...
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