Research

Why doctors are reluctant to swallow the IT pill

In a recent study, researchers at the W. P. Carey School of Business found that only about a third of doctors use computers for patient notes, and about 10 percent prescribe electronically.

Can the government control corporate fraud?

Can the government control corporate fraud? Probably not, according to Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins, and besides, ever-escalating regulation likely would hinder a free-market economy.

Podcast: The big gamble Super Bowl advertising

In the Super Bowl advertising arms race, companies spend millions on mere seconds. Is it worth it? Nancy Stephens, associate professor of marketing, says no.

The gentle science of persuasion, part five: Authority

People trust experts. In courtrooms, expert witnesses sway the views of jurors. On television, expert analysts shape public opinion on everything from politics to sports.

Accounting cues bolster or bust restructuring efforts

Accounting practices can influence behavior that aids or thwarts organizational efforts to get the job done, according to research conducted by Casey Rowe, an assistant professor of accounting at the W. P. Carey School of Business.

The gentle science of persuasion, part four: Consistency

Nobody likes being known as a liar or as wishy-washy or erratic. So, when people make public commitments or promises, they will almost always want to back up those words with action. They have little choice: For reputation’s sake, they must do so.

Two heads are better than one: Multi-physician practices improve heart patients' outcomes

Although single-physician practices still are dominant in the United States, multi-physician practices tend to provide better care for people who suffer heart attacks.

Doing business on the U.S.-Mexico border

The area north and south of the U.S.-Mexico border is a unique region that is economically distinct from the rest of the United States and Mexico.

New ethics rules change the lobbying landscape

Strict new ethics rules governing lobbying interactions with members of Congress make it more crucial than ever for businesses to diversify their influence-building strategies.

Podcast: Subsidized stadiums — if you build it, they will come?

The sports industry operates by its own set of rules when it comes to achieving and measuring success. In Part Two of our discussion, Knowledge@W. P. Carey looks at the economic impact teams have on local economies.