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In an op-ed, Prof. Nouriel Roubini warns that China's economic power brings political risks

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Excerpt from Project Syndicate -- "The disputes between China and several of its neighbors over disputed islands and maritime claims (starting with the conflict with Japan) are just the tip of the iceberg. As China becomes an even greater economic power, it will become increasingly dependent on shipping routes for its imports of energy, other inputs, and goods. This implies the need to develop a blue-water navy to ensure that China’s economy cannot be strangled by a maritime blockade."
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Prof. Aswath Damodaran's research on corporate tax rates is cited

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Excerpt from The New York Times -- "In 2011, Aswath Damodaran, who teaches finance at New York University, found that biotech and drug companies on average paid corporate tax rates under 6 percent, while some companies whose profits come from unmovable stuff — like integrated petroleum firms and electric utilities — paid over 30 percent."
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Prof. Arun Sundararajan discusses the growth of the sharing economy

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Excerpt from Al Jazeera -- "A large part of what's driving the sharing economy isn't just economic... but it's a desire to form genuine connections with other human beings as a part of everyday consumption of goods and services."
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In an op-ed, Prof. Aswath Damodaran explains the US tax code's business implications

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Excerpt from CNBC -- "If there is a politician who is courageous enough to take on this challenge, here is my advice. First, keep the new tax law simple since complexity is guaranteed to bring with it unintended (and bad) consequences. Second, remember that the tax code is first and foremost a revenue-generating device and not an instrument for social change or punishing bad behavior."
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Prof. Robert Engle participates in the US Adult Figure Skating Championships

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Excerpt from The Wall Street Journal -- "The sport draws writers, engineers, even a Nobel Prize-winning economist: Robert Engle, a New York University professor and avid ice dancer. 'It's a great sport,' says the 71-year-old laureate, putting a positive spin on his pastime. It's a good way to get exercise and it 'clears your mind,' he says."
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Prof. Nouriel Roubini on the global economic recovery

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Excerpt from Bloomberg -- "Overall, the global economy is recovering. The average advanced economic growth is two percent this year, rather than one...It has been a bumpy time for many emerging markets, but on average they're going to still grow five percent, so there is a recovery of the global economy, but I would say there's a whole bunch of risk."
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Prof. Natalia Levina explains the benefits of manufacturing in the US

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Excerpt from Voice of America -- “'One of them is higher productivity of U.S. labor aided by advancements in computer technology,' said Natalia Levina of New York University. 'Other reasons might be the need to keep inventory levels low [which] means that manufacturing has to be close to consumption.'"
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Prof. Aswath Damodaran will speak at the Wall Street Oasis Conference

Excerpt from Wall Street Oasis -- "We are VERY pleased to announce that the legendary Professor / Author / Blogger Aswath Damodaran will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 WSO Conference (Sat June 28th in NYC) along with speakers Josh Rosenbaum and Gene Rubio."
School News

Brooklinen, founded by MBA students Rich Fulop and David Fortune, is featured

Excerpt from Betabeat -- "Brooklinen, if they get full funding from their Kickstarter, will manufacture and sell luxury, 100 percent Egyptian cotton bedsheets starting at $100 a set. The company was founded by Rich Fulop and David Fortune, two current MBA students at NYU Stern School of Business."
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Prof. Dolly Chugh's research on discrimination in academia is highlighted

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Excerpt from The Washington Post -- “'We found that faculty ignored requests from women and minorities at a higher rate than requests from white males, particularly in higher-paying disciplines and private institutions,' Katherine Milkman of the University of Pennsylvania, Modupe Akinola of Columbia University, and Dolly Chugh of New York University report in their study titled 'What Happens Before? A Field Experiment Exploring How Pay and Representation Differentially Shape Bias on the Pathway into Organizations.'”
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Prof. Adam Alter speaks at TEDxSydney and is interviewed about his book, "Drunk Tank Pink"

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Excerpt from ABC.net -- "That, to me, is the most staggering piece: that this color, something that we see visually, can actually change how we feel physically. It turns us into weaker people as we perceive the color...It was such a fascinating effect to me that it became an emblem for what I discuss in the book, which is how the world, in all sorts of strange ways, influences how we think, feel and behave in ways that we wouldn't expect."
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Prof. Scott Galloway on the NYPD's recent social media efforts

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Excerpt from The New York Times -- “'I would call this a rookie move,' said Scott Galloway, a professor of marketing at New York University. 'Doing it on Twitter is no different as if they’d changed their uniforms to bull’s-eyes.'”
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In an op-ed, Prof. Thomaï Serdari emphasizes the importance of simplicity for luxury brands

Excerpt from LinkedIn -- "Operating as a luxury brand implies investment in long-term brand value. Simplicity and clarity help you remain focused so that you can keep producing well-developed, complex ideas that are executed with care and attention."
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Prof. Bryan Bollinger's research on reusable grocery bags is featured

Excerpt from Portland Press-Herald -- "The research – by Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Uma Karmarkar and Bryan Bollinger, an assistant professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business – showed that the correlation between reusable bags and indulgent foods doesn’t apply to people with children at home."
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Prof. Arun Sundararajan explains the benefits of the sharing economy

Excerpt from St. Louis Post-Dispatch -- “'It’s really expansive for the economy,' [Sundararajan] says. 'You’re creating greater variety and you’re using resources more productively. Cities need to recognize that this is good for the local economy.'”
Student Club Events

Stern in Africa Economic Forum

On April 26th, Stern in Africa will host the NYU Stern Africa Economic Forum 2014, themed, “The African Gold Rush: Realities of Africa’s Economic Growth and Potential.” The conference will present a balanced depiction of the current state of Africa, in addition to highlighting the promising transformations that are taking place across the continent.
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NYU Global Governance Roundtable: Building Ethical and Sustainable Global Companies

On April 25, NYU Stern and NYU Law co-hosted the NYU Global Governance Roundtable: Building Ethical and Sustainable Global Companies.
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Prof. Roy Smith on the shifts in the banking industry

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Excerpt from MarketWatch -- “'I think the headline for the past earnings quarter was Wells Fargo,' notes Roy Smith, a professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business and a former general partner at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 'They seem to have their business model operating on all cylinders.'"
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Prof. Rosa Abrantes-Metz's research on gold price fixing is mentioned

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Excerpt from Bloomberg -- "Unusual trading patterns around the afternoon fixing in London are a sign of collusive behavior and should be investigated, Rosa Abrantes-Metz, a professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, wrote in a draft research paper, which was reported by Bloomberg News in February."
Research Center Events

NYU Teams Win $200K in Stern's 2013-2014 Entrepreneurs Challenge

At the conclusion of an eight-month competition, NYU’s most promising innovators received a combined $200,000 in start-up cash at the annual $200K Entrepreneurs Challenge, held by NYU Stern’s Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
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NYU Teams Win $200K in Stern's 2013-2014 Entrepreneurs Challenge

At the conclusion of an eight-month competition, NYU’s most promising innovators received a combined $200,000 in start-up cash at the annual $200K Entrepreneurs Challenge, held by NYU Stern’s Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
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Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards 2014

Returning for its fifth edition, this provocative awards program, co-sponsored by Accenture and AT&T at NYU Skirball, celebrates the new frontiers of disruptive innovation in collaboration with Harvard professor Clayton Christensen.
Research Center Events

The Sixth Annual NYU Stern Volatility Institute Conference

The Sixth Annual NYU Stern Volatility Institute Conference convened academics, practitioners and regulators to discuss the latest research and ideas on this year’s theme, “Market Liquidity and Funding Liquidity: Implications for Economic Risk.” 
Faculty News

Prof. Adam Alter explains how retailers encourage spending

Excerpt from Sydney Morning Herald -- "Another cue is the use of sound. Consumers are more willing to part with their hard-earned cash when they're in a shop playing fast-tempo, upbeat music. 'If you're thinking faster, and you're on that tempo, you're likely to respond by spending more quickly,' [Alter] says."
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Prof. Anat Lechner on the value of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

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Excerpt from Forbes -- “'It enriches their perspective,' says Anat Lechner, Professor of Management and Organizations at NYU Stern School of Business, who is not bringing her children to work today, but has had them observe her classes and lectures in the past. 'It gives the kids a perspective on their parents and the question of work, and has them see their parents in a very different capacity.'”