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How the 'Blunt Shock' of Government Shutdowns Demoralizes Workers and Erodes Performance

Writing for The Conversation, Christoph Herpfer, an assistant professor of finance at UVA Darden, and colleagues, explore the enduring effects a government shutdown would have on the federal workforce, 

Why It's Bad for News Outlets to Show Off Their Robot Reporters

Newsrooms are embracing AI for everything from fact-finding to writing first drafts. But research from UVA Darden professor Luca Cian and colleagues suggests caution: the more openly outlets disclose AI, the less readers trust them.

Brilliant and Reckless? Alexander Hamilton’s Lessons for Modern Leaders.

From impoverished orphan immigrant to America’s first secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton combined bold vision with fatal flaws. Darden professor Scott C. Miller delves into the founding father’s varied career and distills timeless lessons on leadership and the dangers of hubris.

Entrepreneurs Aren’t Born — They Are Taught (Even in High School)

Should entrepreneurship be taught? A new paper co-authored by Darden professor Saras Sarasvathy finds that entrepreneurship education in high school can increase the likelihood that students will start substantial business ventures both right after graduation and later in their careers.

Can a TV Show’s Script Predict a Hit? Data Says Yes.

What if television studios could tell whether a TV show would hold its audience before it ever aired — just by analyzing the script? New research from Professor Anthony Palomba suggests that could be the case. Dialogue isn’t just entertainment; it’s data.

Popeyes or Chick-fil-A? Your Cellphone Data Knows Who Won the Chicken Sandwich Wars

Using smartphone location data, UVA Darden Professor Young Hou discovered something unexpected about the famous Popeyes-Chick-fil-A rivalry: the viral sandwich launch lifted all boats, boosting competitors' foot traffic rather than stealing customers.

The CMO Role Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.

The chief marketing officer is often blamed for poor growth performance. But new research from UVA Darden’s Kimberly A. Whitler suggests that the fault could lie in the design of the CMO role.

GLP-1s: Good for Waistlines, Bad for Weight Watchers

In this episode of the Good Disruption podcast, Mike Lenox and Yael Grushka-Cockayne talk with Dr. Sandhya Chhabra (MBA’17) about the benefits, cautions, and unknowns surrounding GLP-1 medications — the drug that is making headlines and changing lives.

Why the Fed’s Words Move Markets

When Federal Reserve officials speak, markets listen — and billions of dollars move. Two new cases from UVA Darden Professor Bo Sun help students decode the high-stakes language of central banking.

Walmart vs. Amazon: Who Will Rule the Future of Retail?

Walmart and Amazon are locked in a high-stakes battle for retail dominance. In a new UVA Darden case, Professor Young Hou sets the stage for a discussion on how tariffs, private-label brands and leadership will determine who wins.