Research

Research by Dyson School professor Ariel Ortiz-Bobea quantifies just how much extreme heat is cutting into farmers’ financial security.

Researchers partnered with NYS livestock farmers using point-of-sale technology, then analyzed their market transactions and uncovered insights that could increase farmers’ profits.

Farm-to-school programs, which bring healthy foods to children and support rural economic development, actually work from an economic perspective in at least one upstate New York school district, according to new Cornell research.

Individuals are more likely to persist if they receive their first reward after completing a chunk of a task followed by a stream of small incentives.

The Business of Sustainability research theme will facilitate collaboration, program coordination, and curriculum across the college’s three schools.

Developing a skill such as public speaking can be uncomfortable, but new research shows that instead of avoiding discomfort, seeking it out can actually result in better motivation.

Sustainability is now considered an essential pillar of corporate strategy, according to expert panelists at the 12th Annual Sustainability Roundtable, an event hosted by the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR).

The current drops in business travel and the rise in leisure travel are making it difficult for brands to assess consumer sentiment. 

A new study shows that it pays to pool finances if you’re seeking a higher level of satisfaction, harmony, and commitment in serious relationships.