Press Release

Research provides empirical evidence of "complicating choice" and the "effort compatibility principle" when making complex decisions

Report co–authored by Columbia Business School and University of Chicago Booth School of Business finds that too many choices impairs consumers from making appropriate decisions, including 401k plan selection

The Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society (MSOM) recognizes Kolesar for outstanding research and scholarship in operations management

A report coauthored by Columbia Business School’s Charles Calomiris, Henry Kaufman Professor of Financial Institutions, Finance and Economics; Kansas State Finance Professor Eric Higgins; and Joseph Mason, finance professor at Louisiana State University, finds that the most appropriate way to help the housing market is to stop delaying foreclosures.

Walmart more likely to open stores in pro-business states that are near borders of less-friendly states

Columbia Business School’s Center for Decision Sciences’ study depicts how beliefs on global warming are mistakenly influenced by daily temperature

Study co-authored by Columbia Business School faculty provides the first empirical evidence to depict the role of intermediaries in expanding trade

“Bridging Board Gaps” report draws upon blue ribbon panel from business, investors, academia, regulatory agencies and corporate boards to foster further review of board structure and function

Study co–authored by Columbia Business School and Ben–Gurion University of the Negev faculty finds that the likelihood of being granted parole can be connected to judges’ lunch and snack breaks

Research co–authored by Columbia Business School professor and Harvard University Ph.D. finds that incentives can allow free riders to abuse environments that follow informal norm enforcement