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Professor Stacey Hills Connected With Students, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari

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Executives and professors often talk of having an open-door policy. Stacy Hills’ open door policy doesn’t have to be stated. Anyone who passes by her office can see it.

36th Annual Accounting Conference, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The 36th Annual Accounting Conference on October 25 promises to be the best in years. The conference will present the latest information relevant to today's accounting environment. Presentations will include leading-edge information on tax laws, audit updates, and financial statement reporting.

My Favorite Professor: Professor Ben Blau Connects Finance To Real World News Of The Day, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Boone Bowles

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Dr. Ben Blau, a professor of finance, has a unique philosophy when it comes to teaching, a philosophy that he explains to his students before every difficult assignment or impossible midterm exam. He believes that professors who make students think that they are thinking are loved, while professors who actually make students think are hated. “My goal,” Dr. Blau quips, “is to become your least favorite professor.”

Dr. Diana Thomas Researches How Political Entrepreneurs Affect Rules Of Economic Exchange, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The research interests of Dr. Diana Thomas stretch across the globe.

Endowed Professorship From Dr. Vern Buehler Will Be Held By Dr. Chris Fawson, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Dr. Chris Fawson, credited with playing a key role in the recent progress of the Huntsman School of Business, will now hold a professorship endowed by a professor who helped shape the direction of the school 40 years ago, Dr. Vern Buehler.

Huntsman School Of Business To Offer Mba Program At Byu-Idaho, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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This January it will become much easier for people in the Rexburg, Idaho, area to become Aggies.

Scott Schaefer Is Known For His Research Into Workplace Dynamics, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Scott Schaefer, who was recently appointed as a Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Visiting Professor, is recognized for his research using economic theories to explore how people relate to each other within organizations. During the fall 2012 semester, he will teach an undergraduate managerial economics class at the Huntsman School and will hold several seminars for faculty and students.

New Professor, Merideth Thompson, Has Studied Impact Of Abusive Work Situations, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari

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Having an abusive boss can create workplace stress that can easily translate into problems at home. For eight years, Merideth Thompson , a new professor at the Huntsman School of Business, has done research to gain insight into how a troubled work situation can impact the family.

Vern Beuhler Endowed Professorship Will Be Held By Dr. Chris Fawson, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Dr. Chris Fawson, credited with playing a key role in the recent progress of the Huntsman School of Business, will now hold a professorship endowed by a former professor who helped shape the direction of the school 40 years ago, Dr. Vern Buehler.

Huntsman Professors Find Ways To Make “Green” More Macho, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Last spring, Huntsman marketing professors Cathy Hartman and Edwin Stafford got a chuckle over an Ogilvy Earth study that found green was too pink. Specifically, the ad agency reported that men, in general, resist environmentally-preferable behaviors and products, such as carrying reusable shopping bags at the supermarket, drinking from reusable water bottles, or driving gas-electric hybrid Priuses, because they perceive environmentalism as inherently too feminine.

Researcher From The University Of Chicago Comes To Huntsman School Of Business, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood

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Devon Gorry took her first economics class at Dartmouth College simply because her brother majored in the subject.Having always had a passion for math and science, Dr. Gorry found she enjoyed the application of mathematical reasoning to real-world problems.

Cowboy Hats May Have Saved Huntsman Professors From Arrest In Russia, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Randy Simmons, Charles G. Koch

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“Chris tells me you are coming to Russia with me,” Dwight Israelson said to me one day last March. Professors Chris Fawson and Dwight Israelsen have worked for several years with officials at North Ossetia State University to establish an inter-university agreement to exchange faculty and students. Chris was unable to go this year, so he drafted me to be his replacement. I did not think I had committed to go, but it appeared I had been drafted so I agreed to go.

Ryan Dent, '00, Promoted To Partner, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Ryan Dent was recently promoted to Partner in the Assurance practice at PwC, LLP. His promotion coincides with his relocation back to Salt Lake City after spending four years on the East Coast working in PwC’s National Office and serving banking and other financial services clients in New York City. Ryan will lead the Salt Lake City financial services practice at PwC providing audit and advisory services to banking and other financial clients throughout the region. Ryan’s experience leading audit engagements of public and privately owned companies for over 12 years, including his work as a technical consultant in the …

Larzette G. Hale – A Leader Who Made An Impact, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The June 2012 issue of the Journal of Accountancy lists Larzette G. Hale as one of 125 people who “left a mark on the accounting profession.” In celebration of the AICPA’s 125th anniversary, the Journal of Accountancy identified 125 people who have made a significant impact on the profession since 1887.

New Professor To Teach Business Law And Ethics At Usu, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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At first, John Ferguson wanted to be a preacher.But at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, Dr. Ferguson found a mentor who had something else in mind.This mentor encouraged Dr. Ferguson to go to law school. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts, Dr. Ferguson chose a place where he could pursue both a law degree and be involved with the ministry. He selected Vanderbilt University.

Jack Peterson Retires, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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After 29 years of dedicated service to thousands of students at Utah State University, Jack Peterson will retire on June 30,2012. Jack has taught financial, managerial, and audit courses throughout his teaching career; his versatility and ability to deliver a quality course each and every time has made him an extremely valuable part of the School of Accountancy. He has the unique ability to make each student feel important and valued.

Huntsman School To Become Home For Business Education Journal, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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A journal on innovation in business education is coming to the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.

Huntsman Students, Faculty And Staff Win Prestigious Awards, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The Robins Awards are among the most cherished and sought-after awards at Utah State, and this year it was a Huntsman sweep, with the three top Robins Awards going to Huntsman students. That feat was followed by an auspicious royal crowning and 13 significant university awards for Huntsman faculty, staff, and students. Finally, three awards came from other institutions.

Soa Faculty Member Receives Back-To-Back Awards, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Congratulations to faculty member Nate Stephens who received two prestigious awards for research excellence.

Huntsman Alumni Magazine, Spring 2012, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Alumni magazine for the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

The Sho Goes On: A Theoretical And Empirical Evaluation Of Uptick-Related Short-Sale Constraints, Alexander James Bylund

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

This paper explores the effects of uptick-related short-sale constraints first on the Glosten-Milgrom Model of Sequential Trade and then empirically on the stocks in the Russell 3000 index used by the SEC in the pilot program created by Reuglation SHO. Finally, the effect of uptick constraints on the relationship between the short and put call ratios is studied through the use of impulse response functions. Both the general and alternative uptick rules are found to decrease informational efficiency in hypothetical financial markets, have no statistically significant positive effects on key financial market metrics, and the change in sign from negative …

Value At Risk In Dominican Banking: Evaluating The Regulatory Method, Jonathan Medina

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Financial institutions in the Dominican Republic, since 2004, have used the regulatory Value at Risk to measure market risk. This method is subject to criticism. The purpose of this study is to compare the regulatory VaR method against the Historic Simulation, Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity, and Monte Carlo approaches. The latter is more conservative and its assumptions are more realistic.

The Effect Of Kurtosis On The Cross-Section Of Stock Returns, Abdullah Al Masud

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

In this study, I show an effect of the statistical fourth moment on stock returns. In the mean-variance framework, rational investors follow two strategies: optimize the mean{variance of return and diversify the portfolio. Regarding the first approach, investors intend to generate the maximum level of return while facing a constant level of risk (or, the standard deviation) of return. It is possible that firm specific risk can be concentrated in the portfolio. However, diversification of the assets can eliminate that (idiosyncratic) risk from the portfolio. After a long period of time, in a diversified portfolio the shape of the return …

How Are Interest Rates Affecting Household Consumption And Savings?, Lacy Christensen

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

This paper explores the optimal interest rates that could potentially maximize overall consumption and savings. I attempt to determine whether artificially low interest rates are positively or negatively affecting consumption. There has been speculation on whether the United States needs to raise the effective federal funds rate to provide financial institutions the incentive to lend money and increase household consumption. The Federal Reserve is currently keeping the effective funds rate between 0 and .25 in hopes of increasing consumption levels. This paper uses fifty years of interest rate data to narrow in on an optimal interest rate that leads to …

Wheat-Gold Currency How To Make Large-Scale Grain Storage Possible, David L. Garrett

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The United States has a National Oil Reserve but no food reserve. Just as the oil reserve is designed to buffer unforeseen disruptions in the critical supply, the nation should also have a food reserve for at least the same purpose.

Knowledge, Norms And Preferences For Tamarisk Management In The Green And Colorado River Corridors Of The Colorado Plateau, E. Clay Allred

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This research was created collaboratively between the National Park Service and Utah State University as an explorative study addressing social implications of tamarisk management. It has created a stronger partnership between the university and the National Park Service in Moab, Utah. Through this research, Utah State University was able to find valuable social science data to aid public land managers in the planning and management of tamarisk control on the Colorado Plateau. Utah State funded a research assistant for one year to perform this research, totaling approximately $16,000.

This study focused on finding river user knowledge, preferences, and norms for …

Social Business: Maximizing Economic Value To Create Social Value, Melody Alene Jensen

Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects

Throughout the world, there are problems threatening the lives and livelihood of humanity. Where there are problems, there are people who want to fix them. But charity has shown to be unsustainable and ineffective in creating positive change in the long run. Some companies have chosen to go beyond corporate philanthropy or "corporate social responsibility" by incorporating a social mission into the core of their businesses. The ideals and mission permeate through company goals and strategies. This new model of doing business seeks to sustainably create social value. But this undertaking would not be possible without creating economic value through …

Undergraduate Information Systems (Is) Curriculum And Career Track Development In United States Colleges And Universities: Assessment Of Adherence To Is 2010 Curriculum Guidelines, Corbin Christopher Bell

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The objective of this study was to survey IS curriculum in AACSB-accredited Information Systems programs across the United States, to evaluate current adherence to the IS 2010 Curriculum Guidelines, and to assess the number and type of career track developments initiated as a result of less stringent requirements in the new curriculum guidelines. In addition, an analysis was conducted to see if curriculum in AACSB-accredited Information Systems programs across the United States changed significantly since other similar evaluations reported in 1996, and 2006, and whether it is closer in adherence to the IS 2010 curriculum guidelines.

The findings of this …

Potential Benefits Of Extended Season Sales Through Direct Markets, Irvin Yeager

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This study examines fresh produce production sold through local farmers’ markets in the U.S. Rocky Mountain region to determine likelihood and benefits for extending production and marketing of fresh produce. Surveys were conducted with producers and farmers’ market managers to determine the likelihood of season extension, marketing realities, and potential products. Prices for eight commonly found produce items were collected at farmers’ markets in Utah and Colorado to model expected off-season pricing.

Surveys responses show producers have a short marketing season, limited acreage, and receive low revenues, but are experienced and have adopted some season extension techniques. High tunnels, one …

Water Desalination: Arizona, California, Nevada And Mexico, Clinton P. Kennedy

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This was a study on the history of the Colorado River, the water challenges of the Lower Basin states and the international water laws that govern the United States and Mexico concerning the Colorado river. The main purpose of this study was to determine possible long-term solutions to the growing water needs of the Lower Basin states and how Mexico could help.

After discussing some concerns that the Lower Basin states had, research was done on the different types of desalination. This research included the different methods and their processes. MSF, MED, RO and MVC methods are discussed mentioning their …