• Business and Society with Michigan Ross

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Business and Society with Michigan Ross

By: Michigan Ross
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  • Welcome to Business and Society from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. In this podcast, professors from Michigan Ross share their insights about the ways that the business world interacts with our broader society. Each episode features a small panel discussion addressing a current issue or problem facing our world, followed by a one-on-one interview with another professor about some of their vital research.
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Episodes
  • Episode 207 – What is Causing the Housing Crisis?
    Jun 6 2024

    On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Brian Connolly, assistant professor of business law, and Jennifer Erb-Downward, director of housing stability programs and policy initiatives at the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions, join to discuss their research and thoughts on the housing crisis. Connolly and Erb-Downward explore topics like rising rent, home pricing, gentrification, and more. Throughout the discussion, the panel explores research and insights on the causes of the housing crisis, some adverse effects on the average American, and its implications for the upcoming presidential election.

    To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society.

    • Host: Jeff Karoub
    • Guests: Brian Connolly and Jennifer Erb-Downward
    • Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
    • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
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    34 mins
  • Episode 206 – How Equitable is the Sports Business?
    Apr 25 2024

    On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Chris Rider and Stefan Szymanski join to discuss their research and thoughts on recent trends in the sports industry. Both Rider and Szymanski study sports from a diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective. In the episode, they share insights on social responsibility, equitable practices, changing demographics, and economic impact.

    To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society.

    • Host: Jeff Karoub
    • Guests: Professors Chris Rider and Stefan Szymanski
    • Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
    • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
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    39 mins
  • Episode 205 – Reality vs. Perception: 2023 in Review and a Look Ahead to 2024
    Feb 15 2024

    On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the Ross School of Business discuss notable trends from 2023 and the current challenges of 2024 from an economic, behavioral, and political perspective. The major topic of discussion is the friction between the real economy – lowering interest rates, low unemployment rates, and inflation reduction – and consumers perceived experience. The panel shares insights on the discord between the perception and reality of the economy and what it means coming into a U.S. presidential election year.  

    To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society. 

    • Host: Jeff Karoub
    • Guests: Professors Sarah Miller, Marcus Collins, and Erik Gordon
    • Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
    • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
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    41 mins

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