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The finalists for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award innovate in supply-chain replenishment, food distribution, cloud fulfillment and carbon-aware high-performance computing.

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AI technologies (or computer programs in general) automating price setting is, on the face of it, a straightforward application of the laws of demand and supply to the context of digital platforms. However, the potential for algorithmic collusion and antitrust implications are far from straightforward.

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Zachary Collier, Assistant Professor of Management at Radford University, joins Shaye Ganam to talk about EVs in Canada and the inherent cybersecurity risk in operating them.

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Can Police Be Trained to Be Fairer? A Groundbreaking Study Says Yes

Can Police Be Trained to Be Fairer? A Groundbreaking Study Says Yes

News Release, May 19, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, May 19, 2025 – Can a few days of training transform how police interact with communities? A new study in the INFORMS journal Management Science says yes – and the results could reshape law enforcement training around the globe.

Masculinity Over Money? The Hidden Barrier Keeping Men Out of Top Occupations

Masculinity Over Money? The Hidden Barrier Keeping Men Out of Top Occupations

News Release, May 15, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, May 15, 2025 – As automation and globalization continue reshaping the workforce, high-paying jobs in traditionally male-dominated sectors are shrinking while demand for roles in healthcare, education and other “feminine” industries surges. But despite strong salaries and job security, men remain reluctant to enter these fields. Why? Groundbreaking new research in the INFORMS journal Organization Science has the answer – and a solution.

New Study Reveals Economic Ripple Effects of Mass Shootings on Local Businesses

New Study Reveals Economic Ripple Effects of Mass Shootings on Local Businesses

News Release, May 13, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – As communities across the United States continue to confront the devastating toll of mass shootings, new research reveals a staggering economic dimension to these tragedies. A study published in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science finds that mass shootings cause an estimated $27 billion in annual lost revenue for U.S. retailers driven by sharp declines in foot traffic, reduced transaction volume and long-term store closures.

New Research Reveals Concealed Carry ‘Shall Issue’ Laws Increase Handgun Purchases, While ‘Permitless Carry’ Shows No Effect

New Research Reveals Concealed Carry ‘Shall Issue’ Laws Increase Handgun Purchases, While ‘Permitless Carry’ Shows No Effect

News Release, May 13, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – Researchers who took a close look at loosened concealed carry laws between 2010 and 2017 have found that “Shall Issue” regulations, which remove local authority discretion on the issuance of concealed carry gun permits, contribute to a significant increase in handgun purchases. At the same time, the researchers found that in states that adopted “Permitless Carry” policies, there was no noticeable change in gun purchases.

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