Year-End Roundup
How We Shed Light on AI, Social Connections, and Landfills
At The University of Texas, 2024 was the Year of AI, and at Texas McCombs, professors did their part. They published groundbreaking research on how artificial intelligence can benefit society, from diabetes prevention to self-driving stores.
But AI was just one facet of their work. As the year wraps up, here are an even dozen of the most interesting and useful pieces of research that came out of the McCombs School of Business.
For Type II Diabetes Prevention, Tap Into AI
A model uses artificial intelligence to create better outcomes and save costs for prediabetic patients.
AI Can Boost Service for Vulnerable Customers
Businesses can use artificial intelligence to identify and aid consumers who need extra help.
Self-Driving Cars Let Retailers Bring the Store to You
When autonomous mobility meets mobile retail, sellers can expand their reach by going where their customers are.
Marginalized Entrepreneurs Forge Their Own Paths
Founders of startups use a variety of strategies to overcome systemic obstacles of sex, race, and ability.
Infrastructure, Enforcement Key to Ridding Food Waste From Landfills
Of nine states with food-waste laws, only Massachusetts has figured out the formula.
Why People Hate to Wait
A need for goal closure underlies frustration with waiting.
Hail a Ride, Cut Hate Crime
The entry of Uber into markets leads to significant reduction in racial hate crimes across the country.
At Work, Online Communications Leave Impressions
From emails to Zoom meetings, how to make positive first impressions on co-workers, customers, and clients.
In China, Property Rights Take Wrong Turn
Protecting property rights fueled an economic boom; eroding them risks long-term damage.
Want To Be Acquired? Advertise
Companies that do more advertising attract more potential buyers and higher prices.
In September, Securities Watchdogs Bark More, Bite Less
The SEC files more cases in September, right before a reporting deadline to Congress.
To Combat Loneliness, Buy Experiences, Not Things
Spending on experiences boosts social connection more than spending on material things.
