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A new business case on infamous tech company Theranos examines the risks for entrepreneurs, board members and investors in the fog of the innovation economy.

The 2025 “Economic Report of the President,” released in January, extensively cites the research of Francis E. Warnock, the James C. Wheat Jr. Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Professor Jim Detert says small behaviors — such as multitasking, being late, not truly listening, or displaying condescending body language — may seem minor but can have a significant negative impact. These habits might explain why someone can be seen as both “nice” and “kind of a jerk” at the same time.

Hollywood has long portrayed robots as friendly and misunderstood but also a technology to be feared if left in the wrong hands. Today, humanoid robots are being designed not only to carry out simple tasks but also, display a broad range of emotions and react to people in real-time. But just because we can build it, should we?

A new study by Darden professor Young Hou and UCLA Anderson professor Christopher Poliquin examines the policy impact of CEOs speaking out on social and political issues.

New research by UVA Darden’s Manel Baucells and Yael Grushka-Cockayne explores how mental accounting affects project management decisions. Their findings show the key lies in balancing rational models with behavioral insights — a strategy that can turn challenges into opportunities for success.

From billion-dollar business deals to split-second survival choices, we make countless decisions daily. But which mental system should we trust: our lightning-fast instincts or our methodical logic? UVA Darden's Saša Zorc discusses how understanding both can lead to better choices in business and life.

The Mayo Center's Rodney Sullivan and Matthew Wey argue that hedge funds' ability to generate alpha has changed since 2008. Once delivering outperformance of 3.7% annually on average, these investment vehicles now struggle to beat a comparable traditional portfolio, leading investors to question whether their relatively high fees remain justified.