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Are ESG funds a force for good or a front for greenwashing?

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment funds, which reached $400 billion in assets under management in 2021, are meant to make investing in “good” companies easier. But do they deliver on the promise of promoting a greener, more just stock market?

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Terry’s Top Research Rankings for 2022

Scholarly contributions by the Terry College faculty are an important measure of the college’s impact. This sample of recent research rankings is based on the number of publications appearing in the premier journals in their fields.

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Terry undergraduates build the business research ecosystem

More than two dozen Terry College students joined undergraduates from across the University of Georgia this spring to present posters and PowerPoints as part of the UGA Center Undergraduate Research Opportunities Symposium.

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Customer dissatisfaction can erode merger benefits

When two companies merge, they see an initial benefit, but consumer dissatisfaction often erodes the new company’s value. According to new research from the University of Georgia, big brands often struggle to maintain their market power after tying the corporate knot.  

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How social media posts could affect credit scores

What does your SAT score mean for your ability to pay off a car loan?  What does your Facebook feed say about your chances of landing a mortgage? The answers: More than you think. 

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Label limitations

Taste. Price. Convenience. Grocery shopping can be a balancing act, but in the last two decades, many companies and governments instituted front-of-box or front-of-shelf nutrition labels to help shoppers make better decisions. But do they work?