Research that Matters
Leavey School of Business faculty have a long history of producing excellent and impactful research and scholarship. From recent publications to media interviews, examples of their thought leadership and rich, varied research can be found throughout this site.
Faculty in the News
Amazon’s Go and Fresh closures offer a lesson about differentiation
Andy Tsay, 02.13.26, Retail Brew
Walmart’s decade of change with Doug McMillon
Tammy Madsen, 02.09.26, Retail Dive
Disney's new CEO has a winning combination: a friendly face and an eye for profit
Jo-Ellen Pozner, 02.03.26, Business Insider
Amazon and Pinterest are slashing jobs, yet corporate America’s profit margins are racing toward 15-year highs
Jo-Ellen Pozner, 02.01.26, MarketWatch
OpenAI has a $25 billion opportunity in the ad business —but a lot to prove
Ram Bala, 01.23.26, Business Insider
No more bread, milk or eggs? Why people panic-buy before a winter storm.
Hersh Shefrin, 01.22.26, USA Today
New Faculty
Wednesday, September 24, 2025The Leavey School of Business is delighted to welcome five new tenure-track faculty members this fall. Representing the fields of economics, finance, and accounting, they bring a wealth of expertise in topics ranging from international finance and organizational economics to taxation and venture capital.
Female Headship and Poverty in the Arab Region: Analysis of Trends and Dynamics Based on a New Taxonomy
Shireen AlAzzawi, Economics
Social Indicators Research 180, pp. 1067-1202
Generative Strategy: AI Agents and a Path to Regenerative Growth
Tammy Madsen, Management & Entrepreneurship
People, Planet and Profit in the Age of AI: A Strategic Guide for Executives
Categorizing tasks around a break reduces rumination and improves task performance
Rebecca Chae, Marketing
Journal of Experimental Psychology: General 155(2), pp. 433–450