Southern California grapples with economic fallout from historic wildfires
Experts from Gies College of Business warn that the road to recovery will be long, with significant challenges to the local economy, housing market, and insurance industry.
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Wildfires affecting lives even a thousand miles away
A study out of the University of Illinois Gies College of Business details the health risks posed by smoke plumes that have traveled across the country in the days following wildfires.
Gies researchers cited in latest CBO Climate Change Report
The CBO estimates that the under the likely scenario (a three-degree warming trend), the GDP will decrease by four percent, wildfires would be five times greater, and damage from routine flooding would total $250 billion.
PODCAST: Health Care Research Initiative Director David Molitor
Associate Professor of Finance and Director of Gies' Health Care Research Initiative David Molitor discusses how he and his team are studying the effects of health on business and, so far, the results are extremely surprising.
Study: In medical imaging industry, user-founded ventures outsurvive all other types
In what may be the first ever systematic study looking at the likelihood of survival of ventures from all five knowledge sources, Gies professors Sonali Shah and Shinjinee Chattopadhyay examine the world of medical imaging and unpack how an origin story can predict if a company will stand the test of time.
Airing the Facts — New Report Highlights Air Pollution Trends in the Prairie State
Study authored by Gies professor Julian Reif reveals that Chicago has seen a 25% reduction in air pollutant levels over the past 20 years, which could lead to significant increases in life expectancy and quality of life.
Midwest Healthcare Management Conference showcases AI and technology-driven healthcare innovation
Technology-driven early detection for dementia and health kiosks for rural communities were among the breakthrough ideas shared at the fourth Midwest Healthcare Management Conference, organized by Gies College of Business and Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
Riley League combatting waste and fraud in healthcare
Riley League, new assistant professor in the Department of Finance, comes to Gies after spending a year as a postdoctoral fellow at the NBER, a nonprofit organization that facilitates research and analysis of major economic issues.
Staying power: How the Lasting Effects of Incentives Could Lead to Healthier Habits
Findings coauthored by professors David Molitor and Julian Reif are part of a multi-year, large-scale randomized control trial at the University of Illinois designed to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs.
Ahsen wins Young Researcher Award for blending business, tech to improve mammogram screenings
Professor Eren Ahsen’s research fuses the power of business, healthcare, and technology to develop applications that alleviate patient anxiety during mammograms and address disparities in access to these screenings.
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