Mendoza faculty in the news

Mendoza faculty members are frequently quoted in leading media outlets, offering insights on current issues ranging from gender representation among billionaires to the impact of autonomous vehicles. Recent pieces cover various topics, such as the financial implications of Trump's policies for automakers, the effects of the Super Bowl on Houston's economy, and research on spouses pooling finances for better spending habits. This collection reflects the diverse expertise and ongoing conversations led by Mendoza scholars in today's media landscape.

Published: May 15, 2017

From driverless cars to international tax havens, Mendoza faculty members have expertise in a broad range of trends and topics that affect our lives on a daily basis. Here's a sampling of recent stories quoting our faculty appearing in top media outlets.

The CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR | Progress For Women On The Forbes List: Meaningful Change, Or Just A Fluke?

"Self-made female billionaires now make up 2.7 percent of the list versus 2.3 percent last year. That doesn't seem like grounds for claiming systemic change …"

Charlice Hurst, Assistant Professor of Management & Organization

AP | Trump Jobs Demands Force Automakers Into Political Conflict

[Automakers] must tread carefully when dealing with Trump or other politicians.

Joe Holt, Management & Organization Teaching Professor

FOX BUSINESS | Super Bowl 2017: What Houston Residents Will Reap From The Big Game

A few may win big as a result of the Super Bowl, but the measurable impact on the vast majority of residents' income is likely negligible.

Richard Sheehan, Finance Professor

NEW YORK POST | Paul Ryan Meets Private Equity Moguls Over Tax Proposal

Private-equity backed companies can slash their tax rates by more than half by deducting interest on loans.

Brad Badertscher, Accountancy Professor

FINANCIAL ADVISOR | Should Spouses Pool Their Money?

Upcoming research suggests that spouses who pool finances spend less on frivolous items than spouses spending from separate accounts.

Emily Garbinsky, Assistant Professor of Marketing

THE MOTLEY FOOL | Why We Were Wrong About Stock Splits

Even if stock splits are likely on the way out, they are not irrelevant.

Robert Battalio and Shane Corwin, Finance Professors

CNBC | Trump's TPP Pullout Could Hurt Workers More Than It Helps

"Virtually all economic analyses of the proposed TPP …
provided empirical arguments that the TPP would raise U.S. workers' income …"

Jeff Bergstrand, Finance Professor

FINANCIAL TIMES | Benchmark-Hugging Fund Managers Underperform, New Study Shows

Research suggests investors should be wary of expensive funds with a low Active Share.

Martijn Cremers, Finance Professor

CHICAGO TRIBUNE | The Oscars Best Picture Mix-Up: PricewaterhouseCoopers Will Never Live This Down

"It's not Arthur Andersen certifying the earnings of Enron, but it's pretty bad."

James O'Rourke IV, Teaching Professor and Director of the Fanning Center for Business Communication

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | Oil Firms Plot Divergent Spending Paths

"Many of the biggest companies are recalibrating to live within their means."

Gianna Bern, Associate Teaching Professor of Finance

AP | Making Autonomous Car Play, Intel Offers $15B for Mobileye

"Major players are finding ways to position themselves for a change as seminal as the personal computer revolution."

Timothy Carone, Associate Teaching Professor of IT, Analytics & Operations