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Episode 305 鈥� Could AI Help Teachers in 2025?

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TikTok will officially be banned in the United States starting January 19, 2025. Despite its popularity, the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to ban the app in a bill that was reinforced by the Supreme Court today, citing concerns about U.S. user data safety. In his research, Justin Huang, assistant professor of marketing, studies how digital platform design affects user behavior and incentives.

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On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, host Jeff Karoub sits down with Scott Rick, associate professor of marketing, and Ari Shwayder, lecturer of business economics and public policy, to discuss the business of the holidays.

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Firm growth drives job creation and allocation of resources. The importance of particular modes of growth, their inter-relationships, and their relation to future performance is vital for understanding how firms and industries evolve. In a new study, Jagadeesh Sivadasan, professor of business economics and public policy, provides an in-depth analysis of firm growth and offers new insights into the relative importance and impact of organic and transactional modes of growth.

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The recent boom in artificial intelligence technology, such as ChatGPT, has raised many questions about the potential of these tools in the business world. In a new study, Felipe Csaszar, professor of strategy at the University of Michigan鈥檚 Ross School of Business, explores several ways AI can be used to make critical strategic decisions.

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Leadership is an identity as much as it is a set of skills. However, despite having many of the skills to reach leadership positions, studies have shown that women view themselves as leaders less often than men.

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The recent boom in artificial intelligence technology, such as ChatGPT, has raised many questions about the real potential of these tools in the business world. In a new paper, Felipe Csaszar, professor of strategy, explores several ways AI can be used to make critical strategic decisions.

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The Michelin Guide and its infamous star rating system have incredible influence in the culinary world.

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In this study, published in the Journal of Accounting and Economics, Kama and Lehavy focus on understanding how managerial perception of future demand uncertainty and the price they can charge for products impact their choices of the type of resources they plan to use in the business.

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With U.S. tariffs rising and trade relations becoming strained, these firms are seeking leaders who can provide the strategic insight necessary to adapt to a shifting global landscape and pursue alternative markets for growth.The research, which examined 3,440 Chinese public firms, shows that with exports to the U.S. declining, Chinese firms appear to be focusing on the European markets as a primary alternative. After trade war-related tariff increases, exports to non-U.S. countries鈥攅specially the European Union鈥攕aw moderate increases.

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On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Brian Connolly, Jerry Davis, and Erik Gordon discuss the Ross Financial Times poll and what economic issues matter to voters in the 2024 presidential election. Key topics include housing, inflation, the role of partisanship, and the "vibecession."

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Although public attention has led to corporate and public policy changes, algorithms and their creators might not be the only driving factor behind political polarization on social media. In a new study, Justin T. Huang, assistant professor of marketing, explores how user-driven content moderation is ubiquitous and an overlooked aspect of this issue.

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Women and individuals with minoritized identities who reach senior executive positions often face more intense scrutiny. Previous research has recommended that organizations provide critical stakeholders with specific, relevant, or personalized information about a leader to reduce negative biases.

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On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the University of Michigan share their research and insights on the 2024 presidential election. The panel discusses the findings of the polls, surveys, and studies they participate in and how voters are responding to the unique elements of the Harris and Trump presidential campaigns.

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A recent U.S. Senate investigation into financial advisors' responsibilities, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, highlights significant conflicts of interest in some financial advisor and client relationships. The report raises questions about fiduciary responsibility and whether some financial advisors prioritize their profits over the best interests of their clients. Dana Muir, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Business Law, is an expert on fiduciary and remedial issues, and her research was cited in the report.

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The Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of personal luxury goods in the world. Asian consumers shop at home and overseas in cities like New York, Milan and Paris, contributing to the luxury industry鈥檚 remarkable growth. However, many Asian countries are deeply shaped by traditional values and religions, such as Confucianism and Buddhism, both of which advocate modest and even frugal living.

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With the increased implementation of algorithm technology, generative AI, and machine learning in the business world, many are interested in the real impact of these technologies on efficiency. In a new study, Ross School of Business researchers Clare Snyder, PhD 鈥�25, Samantha Keppler, assistant professor of technology and operations, and Stephen Leider, Dale L. Dykema Professor of Business Administration and professor of technology and operations, explore the reality of worker-algorithm interactions and the effects on productivity.

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In a new study overseen by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an international group of experts investigated vulnerabilities exposed by the 2022 infant formula shortage to develop recommendations for a resilient infant formula industry.