Stern in the News
March 2012
Published: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 17:04
In recent weeks, NYU Stern faculty have been featured for their research and perspectives on a variety of subjects, including US gas prices, the digital competence of hotel brands, financial regulation, and marketing for “The Hunger Games,” in prominent outlets such as CNBC, the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Please continue reading for news highlights from March 2012. To follow NYU Stern’s media coverage in real-time, visit the Newsroom site at http://www.stern.nyu.edu/newsroom.
Faculty Research and Accolades
Financial Times: “Flexibility Is Key to Picking Right Style”
March 30, 2012
Professor Richard Levich’s co-authored research on the trading styles of fund managers is highlighted.
The New York Times: “Prestigious People and the Power Words”
March 23, 2012
Professor Jonathan Haidt’s new book, “The Righteous Mind,” was reviewed.
Financial Times: “US Regulator Convenes Panel on HFT”
March 26, 2012
Professor Joel Hasbrouck was highlighted for his appointment to a US government high-frequency trading panel.
Reuters: “The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Earns #1 Spot on L2’s Digital IQ Index: Hotels Report”
March 22, 2012
Professor Scott Galloway’s digital IQ ranking of hotels was featured.
The Wall Street Journal: “Prestigious People and the Power Words”
March 21, 2012
Professor Nathan Pettit’s research on status was featured.
Stern’s Programs & Community
New York Post: “Digital Degrees”
March 22, 2012
MBA student Brian Shimmerlik’s TaxiTreats venture was featured for winning the NYC Next Idea competition.
Expert Commentary from Faculty
Huffington Post: “Making Corporate Actions Visible”
March 26, 2012
Professor Ralph Gomory discussed how citizens can make corporate actions more visible.
Huffington Post: “US Oil Drilling May Not Improve Gas Prices, Study Says”
March 21, 2012
Professor Edward Melnick discussed the correlation between US oil production and gas prices.
Financial Times: “The Challenges of the Fed’s Bid for Transparency”
March 20, 2012
Nobel Laureate and Professor Thomas Sargent and Professor William Silber discussed the challenges faced by the Fed as it attempts greater transparency on its views on future interest rates.
The New York Times: “Partnerships Once Inhibited Self-Dealing”
March 16, 2012
Professor Dick Sylla discussed fiduciary responsibility on Wall Street.
The Wall Street Journal: “Bernanke Gets Back to His Academic Roots”
March 6, 2012
Professor Kim Schoenholtz commented on Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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