Tippie News
Tech Education Is Racist—Here's How to Fix It, Experts Say
Monday, November 7, 2022
A new paper finds structural racism in academic STEM programs. The problems with education often mean obstacles to hiring minorities. Experts say the results of the report tally with their own experiences.
Forecasting the future of election prediction markets
Friday, November 4, 2022
After flying under the radar as academic experiments, markets like the Iowa Electronic Markets (IEM) are facing close regulatory scrutiny. But they are worth preserving, The New York Times says.
Two University of Iowa professors lead the way to address gender gaps in publishing of research
Friday, November 4, 2022
Tippie professors Rong Su and Kang Zhao are trying to understand why gender gaps exist in scholarly research studies. They were awarded $289,000 from the NSF to find out why male researchers are published more often than women researchers.
Fed expected to impose another major rate hike, intensifying inflation fight
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Tippie's Anne Villamil speaks to ABC News about how the approach risks tipping the U.S. into a recession and putting millions out of work.
Can more rigorous accounting lead to fewer workplace injuries?
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Businesses wanting to make their workplaces safer might try adopting a more rigorous accounting system. A new study from Tippie's Danye Wang finds a link between a firm’s workplace injuries and the information quality in its accounting statements.
How better accounting means fewer workplace injuries
Monday, October 31, 2022
According to Tippie's Danye Wang, businesses that want to make their workplaces safer might try adopting a more rigorous accounting system.
Railroad worker contract negotiations stall over lack of paid sick days
Monday, October 31, 2022
“This has been an issue of contention throughout the entire negotiation process,” said Jennifer Blackhurst of the University of Iowa. “I think it’s an issue focusing on the rights of the workers and the workers feeling good about how they’re treated as human beings.”
Record inflation means uncertainty as the holiday shopping season looms
Monday, October 31, 2022
Anne Villamil, an economics professor at the University of Iowa, says many retailers are worried that increased costs will force consumers to limit their gift-giving.
Inflated candy prices are what's scary this Halloween
Friday, October 28, 2022
If you're passing out candy this Beggars Night, expect to see extra-inflated candy prices, said Anne Villamil, an economics professor at the University of Iowa.
Balancing power imbalances at work
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Beth Livingston’s new book “Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work” offers a plan to change business culture.
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