When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, the effects transcend Wall Street. A new study co-authored by Colin Ward at the Alberta School of Business shows that rate cuts push global investors and banks toward riskier currencies, ultimately affecting how companies around the world borrow and invest. The research reveals how U.S. monetary policy is transmitted through exchange rates.
Your favourite organic product didn't vanish from store shelves because of poor local sales — it likely got pulled because homeowners thousands of miles away stopped spending.
Diverse corporate boards act significantly faster on dangerous drug warnings, shielding patients from health risks and protecting firms from severe stock drops, new research shows.
We’ve all experienced the frustration of missing a daily goal, but new research shows that simple "make-up" prompts can transform a routine slip-up into a powerful catalyst for persistence.
This month, we’re excited to highlight Sophie McMillan, Senior Communications Associate at the Alberta School of Business.
New research from the Alberta School of Business suggests that by targeting the "usual suspects," regulators might inadvertently encourage auditors to overlook certain financial red flags.
Lulin Song studies how firms respond to rules around transparency, uncovering the surprising ways policies can shape health care, environmental outcomes and lending.
The Canadian dream is slipping away for young home buyers — but not for the reason you think. While skyrocketing real estate prices have locked a generation out of home ownership, a new study from the University of Alberta’s School of Business reveals a startling disconnect: Canada's rental market has actually stayed aligned with household incomes for forty years.
Michael Lounsbury redefines organizational theory by anchoring research in culture, storytelling and community
What really happens after you place a trade on an app? Saad Khan studies how market design, order routing and trading technology shape the prices investors receive and the way modern financial markets work.
When the 2008 financial crisis triggered the "Great Trade Collapse," some global manufacturers went under, while others thrived. The differentiator? Geographic diversification. A new study from the University of Alberta’s School of Business reveals that relying on a small handful of foreign buyers does more than cut revenue during a downturn — it triggers a toxic operational chain reaction of overflowing warehouses and costly emergency marketing. Discover how forward-thinking leaders are using geographic footprint mapping as a shock absorber to eliminate inventory bottlenecks, maintain factory efficiency, and protect the bottom line from the next global economic storm.
Consumer behaviour researcher Taewook Lim studies how environmental challenges shape the choices people make. Now, he’s bringing that perspective to the Alberta School of Business.
This month, we’re excited to highlight Matthew Tang, Student Commons Lead at the Alberta School of Business.
The Alberta School of Business has once again earned renewal of its AACSB accreditation, extending our accreditation for another five years and continuing a distinction we've held since 1968 as Canada's longest continuously accredited business school.
New research from Alberta School of Business examines why in-person interaction still matters in technology-driven financial markets, where investors need to interpret soft information that is difficult to capture in corporate filings or online meetings.
Twenty years after playing Pandas soccer together, Janelle Janis, Keshia Weatherald and Lyndsay Stewart are still teammates in all the ways that matter. From careers and motherhood to leadership and lifelong friendship, they reflect on how their years as student-athletes shaped the way they show up for others today.
As digital avatars replace human celebrities in multi-million dollar ad campaigns, new research from the Alberta School of Business reveals why the "look" of a virtual influencer can make or break a brand. Discover why hyper-realistic pixels are the secret to selling physical goods— and why cartoonish avatars are being left in the digital dust.
This month, we’re excited to highlight John Pho, Academic Operation Officer at the Alberta School of Business.
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from April to June 2026
Can artificial intelligence actually help researchers become more creative? Discover how "interpretive vigilance" is changing the future of academic research.
This month, we’re excited to highlight Tiffany Baker, MBA Career Coach and Educator at the Alberta School of Business.
Ever wondered why the "non-negotiable" price tag on a new fridge suddenly feels flexible at checkout? While advertised prices stay high, warranty discounts help close deals — and can mask the true state of inflation.
Business researchers look at what it means to love what you do — and why it might not always be a good thing for employees or organizations.
Multimillion-dollar judgments against companies and research showing benefits of “digital detox” suggest we may be at a societal turning point.
This month, we’re excited to highlight Brea Elford, marketing and communications partner at the University of Alberta.