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Read the latest news and research from University of Florida Warrington College of Business faculty, who are thought leaders in their respective fields and provide expert guidance in the classroom. Their research provides industry leaders and individuals with insights they can use in their careers and daily lives.

New Python course sets analytics and AI foundation for Warrington students
This past fall semester 54 Warrington students got, what was for many of them, a first look into understanding the world of business analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) thanks to a new course taught by marketing lecturer Dr. Joel Davis

New Betsy Goodman Retail Scholarship continues the legacy of 19-year Warrington retail educator
Betsy Goodman knew how to light up a room. With her infectious smile, she radiated positivity. Ask anyone who knew Goodman, and they’ll describe the Warrington retail educator who passed in early November in the same way. Even when the

Product Lineups: The More You Search, The Less You Find
Consumers often search for a product that matches a previously encountered option, without knowing its exact name. Whether we watch an advertisement but fail to register the product’s name, see admired others using a product but are reluctant or unable

New research highlights why it’s advantageous to produce store brand products, even those that aren’t popular with customers
An essential aspect of any family or individual’s expenses is food, and it’s a rather large expense. Americans, on average, spend $660 on food per month. One way to help reduce food expenses is buying store brands, and more and

What’s the best way to manage a multi-generational workforce? Not by managing based on generation, researchers warn
Scroll through news headlines and social media alike, and you’ll find references to plenty of stereotypes about different generations, from Baby Boomers characterized as out of touch with the modern world to Millennials described as entitled and lazy. The prevalence

What’s the best way to respond to a global financial crisis?
For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought plenty of novelty to our lives, like wearing masks and physical distancing. One aspect, though, gave financial economists déjà vu, and it’s looking a lot like 2008. While the events leading

Dream job to nightmare: Why teachers decide to leave the profession
What do you want to be when you grow up? This common question to children yields some well-known answers – veterinarian, musician, movie star, superhero – but none as common as the No. 2 childhood dream job – teacher. It’s

New research highlights the impact of product substitutability on retailer and manufacturer profits
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – For most people, a trip to the grocery store is a fairly simple errand. Some create lists while others rely on their memory for the items they need. But how does a customer choose among multiple items

New research finds commercial real estate prices are not equally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the world, the resulting economic consequences are negatively affecting people and businesses alike. With unemployment rates rivaling that of the Great Depression and many businesses hanging ‘closed’ signs