Johnson School in the Media
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February 2008
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Johnson School Alumni in the News
Cornell Cares' community service helps alum 're-create' himself
Cornell Chronicle - 2/8/2008
Richard Marin (B.A. '75, MBA '76) recounts his experience making 'Surgi Dolls' for Project Sunshine while volunteering with the Cornell Public Service Center. Rich Marin is the Johnson School's Executive-in-Residence in Asset Management.
Anesiva Inc. (ANSV) reports 4th Quarter ending December 2007 above estimates
Earnings Whispers - 2/11/2008
Jean Viret (MBA '97) was promoted to vice president and chief financial officer of Anesiva, Inc. He joined Anesiva in 2002 and was promoted to vice president, finance in 2006.
Anesiva Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Financial Results and Provides 2008 Outlook
PR Newswire - 2/11/2008
Jean-Frederic Viret, Ph.D. (MBA '97) was promoted to vice president and chief financial officer of Anesiva, Inc.
Johnson School Faculty in the News
When work's invisible, so are its satisfactions
Associated Press (AP) - 2/19/2008
Professor Robert Frank comments on the delayed gratification present for much of today's workforce.
When virtual reality Rips Off the real world; A Ponzi scheme in the virtual world has defrauded play
Calgary Herald, The - 2/10/2008
Professor Robert Bloomfield is quoted. This article originally ran in the Los Angeles Times.
When Self-Interest Isn't Everything
New York Times - 2/10/2008
Economics Professor Robert Frank discusses the problematic nature of self-interest models of economics.
Want more for house? Don't end price in '000'
Omaha World-Herald - Online - 2/18/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
The Effects of Regional Industrial Clustering
Strategy + Business - 2/21/2008
Professor Olga Khessina finds that the region in which a company chooses to do business can have a serious impact on the way that company is perceived and on its likelihood of success.
Study Offers Pricing Advice
Tampa Tribune - Online - 2/19/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Study Zeros in home price add up to lost money
Press Democrat - 2/19/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Study Precisely Priced Homes Sell for More
New York Sun, The - 2/19/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Selling your house? Minimize zeros to maximize price
Greeley Tribune, The - 2/24/2008
Professor Manoj Thomas is quoted in this piece on setting ideal prices for real estate.
Selling in these times is a matter of pricing it right
Virginian-Pilot - 2/29/2008
This article originally appeared in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices.
Seeing the Satisfaction in Invisible Work
KHNL-TV - 2/25/2008
This article originally ran in the Associated Press. Professor Robert Frank comments on the delayed gratification present for much of today's workforce.
'Second Life' Players Face Real Financial Losses
Weekend Edition/Saturday - National Public Radio - 2/9/2008
Professor Robert Bloomfield discusses Second Life's virtual banking system.
Savvy pricing can influence sales
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 2/28/2008
This article originally appeared in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices.
Satisfaction elusive when work is largely invisible
Deseret Morning News - Online - 2/24/2008
This article originally ran in the Wall Street Journal. Professor Robert Frank comments on the delayed gratification present for much of today's workforce.
S&P 500 up most election years
Rocky Mountain News - 2/16/2008
A quote from Professor Robert Frank about the national debt is included in this wrap-up of current business headlines.
Research shows buyers pay more for precisely priced homes
Temple Daily Telegram - 2/19/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Professor Jens Hilscher Named Senior Research Fellow at Kamakura CorporationLoading...
insurancenewsnet.com - 2/9/2008
Professor Robert Jarrow, as Managing Director for Research at Kamakura Corporation, is quoted in this announcement of a new research fellow.
Professor Jens Hilscher Named Senior Research Fellow at Kamakura Corporation
Calibre MacroWorld - 2/6/2008
Professor Robert Jarrow, as Managing Director for Research at Kamakura Corporation, is quoted in this announcement of a new research fellow.
Price Fixing In This Market,Selling a Home Requires Savvy
Wall Street Journal - 2/27/2008
Marketing faculty member Manoj Thomas is quoted in an article about optimum pricing when selling a home.
Precise pricing spurs buyers on the fence
Chicago Tribune - 2/24/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Precise pricing can sell a home
Monterey County Herald - 2/20/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Not-so-nice round numbers
Vancouver Sun, The - 2/19/2008
This article originally appeared in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices.
Maybe Not a 000-Sum Game A Study Points to a Pricing Trick, but Not Everyone Is Buying
Washington Post - Online - 2/15/2008
Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Maybe Not a 000-Sum Game
KMMS-FM - 2/15/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Magic in numbers? Precise price may net you more on home
Palm Beach Post - Online - 2/19/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Kamakura Corporation Professor Jens Hilscher Named Senior Research Fellow at Kamakura Corporation
Market Wire - 2/6/2008
Professor Robert Jarrow, as Managing Director for Research at Kamakura Corporation, is quoted in this announcement of a new research fellow.
Howard Milstein '73 Receives Honor as C.U. Entrepreneur of Year
Cornell Daily Sun - 2/22/2008
Professor Zach Shulman comments on Cornell's 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year, Howard Milstein.
How to sell your house No zeroes at end of price
Indianapolis Star - Online - 2/24/2008
This article originally appeared in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices.
Gimmick may boost selling price of house
Delaware Online - 2/25/2008
This article originally appeared in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices.
Failure In Need of A Theory
Washington Post - 2/14/2008
Economics Professor Robert H. Frank's work in expanding the understanding of relative competition is featured.
Failure in Need of a Theory
Washington Post - Online - 2/7/2008
Originally ran in the print edition. Economics Professor Robert H. Frank's work in expanding the understanding of relative competition is featured.
Exact numbers attract buyers better
Elkhart Truth - 2/24/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Errors and how to compound them
Brisbane Times - 2/7/2008
Professor Eric Eisenstein's research finds that people miscalculate interest payments and interest earned, particularly when the time frame is long or when the interest rate is high.
Errors and how to compound them
Moneymanager - 2/13/2008
Professor Eric Eisenstein's research finds that people miscalculate interest payments and interest earned, particularly when the time frame is long or when the interest rate is high.
Can't Wait! Anticipation really is sweet.
Psychology Today - 2/20/2008
Professor Leaf Van Boven's research "Looking Forward, Looking Back: Anticipation Is More Evocative Than Retrospection" is featured.
Buyers shell out if zeros missing
Journal Gazette, The - 2/26/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Buyers pay more for precisely priced homes, say researchers
Repository, The - 2/20/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
Buyers pay more for precisely priced homes
Toronto Star - 2/19/2008
This article originally appeared in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices.
But Who Will Bail Out Wobbly Second Life Loans?
Wall Street Journal - 2/14/2008
In a letter to the editor, Accounting Professor Robert Bloomfield comments on an article about the virtual reality world of Second Life.
Bringing Nutrition Home
Washington Post - 2/14/2008
Brian Wansink, director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab and adjunct professor at the Johnson School, is profiled in an article that centers around his new role as head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Avoid the '000' at the end of list price, study says
Austin American-Statesman - Online - 2/23/2008
This article originally ran in the Washington Post. Research by Professors Vrinda Kadiyali, Daniel Simon, and Manoj Thomas finds that precise prices for real estate tend to bring in more money than round prices. Professor Thomas is quoted.
An Upside for the Middle Class
Washington Post - 2/28/2008
Economics Professor Robert Frank is quoted in a look at the mixed signals in indicators about the economy and the middle class.
A Modern Conundrum: When Work's Invisible,So Are Its Satisfactions
Wall Street Journal - 2/19/2008
Economics Professor Robert Frank is quoted in an essay that points out the problematic nature of job satisfaction in the information age, where people often don't see the fruits of their labor.
A Modern Conundrum When Work's Invisible, So Are Its Satisfactions
Wall Street Journal - Online - 2/20/2008
Originally ran in the print edition. Economics Professor Robert Frank is quoted in an essay that points out the problematic nature of job satisfaction in the information age, where people often don't see the fruits of their labor.
Johnson School in the News
New Office Connects C.U. to Corporations
Cornell Daily Sun - 2/15/2008
Gail Fink, director of corporate programs, is quoted in this look at the rise of corporate outreach across Cornell.
MBAs without borders; Cross-border programs geared toward seasoned executives who want multicultural
Toronto Star - 2/2/2008
The Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA program is featured in this look at MBA program partnerships between the U.S. and Canada.
Johnson School Extends the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program to Texas
Associated Press Financial News - 2/19/2008
Johnson School Extends the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program to Texas
Johnson School Extends the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program to Texas
PR Newswire - 2/19/2008
The Johnson School extends the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program to Texas in both Houston and Dallas.
Johnson School Extends the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program to Georgia
KRON-TV - 2/14/2008
The Johnson School announces the extension of the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA program to Atlanta, Georgia.
FINAL. THE SC JOHNSON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Your Evening News Now at 6 PM - News 10 Now - Time Warner Cable - 2/22/2008
The Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA program expands to Houston and Dallas.
eCornell Named a Project Management Institute Registered Education Provider
PR Newswire - 2/5/2008
Faculty of the Johnson School, ILR School, and School of Hotel Administration have helped to author leadership, strategic management, financial management, and management development courses for eCornell.
Clear Admit Releases MBA Interview Guides to Give Business School Applicants an Edge
Forbes - Online - 2/19/2008
Clear Admit announces the availability of its Clear Admit Interview Guides and Clear Admit School Guides, including the Johnson School.
Johnson School Students in the News
Our Land of Immigrants: Legal and Illegal
Wall Street Journal - 2/14/2008
Anne Sorock (MBA '08) offers her opinion on the op-ed "Immigration Misfire" as part of a class taught by Barbara E. Mink, Senior Lecturer of Management Communications.
Microsoft's Yahoo Gambit
Wall Street Journal - 2/14/2008
Yeon Kyu Kim (MBA '08) responds to a story on Microsoft's bid for Yahoo as part of a class taught by Barbara E. Mink, Senior Lecturer of Management Communications.
Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise in the News
Milstein gets $100K to study U.S. military economic development
Cornell Chronicle - 2/26/2008
To study the U.S. military's approaches toward promoting economic development in conflict zones, professor Mark Milstein was recently awarded $100,000 from the Social Equity Venture Fund.
Lessons in helping the world develop
FT.com - 2/25/2008
This article originally appeared in the print edition. Professor Mark Milstein and alumni Melissa McEwen (MBA '07) are quoted.
Johnson School Earns Prestigious Grant to Study U.S. Military's Work With Entrepreneurs in Conflict
PR Newswire - 2/12/2008
Professor Mark Milstein received a $100,000 grant from the Social Equity Venture Fund to study the impact of the U.S. military's economic development efforts in various theaters of conflict - - including Afghanistan and Iraq.
Johnson School Earns Prestigious Grant to Study U.S. Military's Work With Entrepreneurs
Digital50 - 2/13/2008
Professor Mark Milstein receives $100,000 grant to study U.S. military's impact on enterprise development in conflict areas.
BUSINESS EDUCATION Lessons in helping the world develop
Financial Times (News and Features) - 2/25/2008
Mark Milstein, director of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, and Johnson School alumna Melissa McEwen (MBA '07) are quoted in a look at business schools that offer coursework in "base of the pyramid" business strategy, which is based on the theory that companies can help eradicate poverty by providing goods and services for the 4 billion people who live on less than $2 a day.
