In Australia, tipping is not customary because the waitstaff is compensated more than they are here in the US. (Victoria Myers / UConn School of Business
While living in a foreign country it is important to learn about the country’s government and the economic climate. The Australian government is formally known as the Commonwealth of Australia and is considered a “federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy”. Continue Reading
Student Entrepreneurs Spend Spring Break in Silicon Valley
Leading in Complex Times Focus of Leadership Conference
Provocative business topics, an outstanding line-up of speakers, and a new location are among the highlights of this fall’s Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference.Continue Reading
Is Connecticut’s slowing job growth a sign of something worse?
The Day – A recent report showing the state grew far fewer jobs in 2018 than originally anticipated is only the tip of a more dangerous economic iceberg, one key Connecticut economist warns.
Do Firms Use Brands to Circumvent Regulatory Requirements?
Have large financial companies secretly circumvented government regulations designed to safeguard vulnerable investors from bad decision-making?Continue Reading
Do Firms Use Brands to Circumvent Regulatory Requirements?
Have large financial companies secretly circumvented government regulations designed to safeguard vulnerable investors from bad decision-making? Continue Reading
UConn MBA in Lyon, France
The Program
Spending two weeks immersed in the culture of France gave me a unique opportunity to understand global business issues from a different perspective. Continue Reading
Environmental Economics
Currently I am taking an Environmental Economics course at UNSW to help complete my Economics minor. However, throughout the duration of the course and through my time living in Australia, I have become more informed about Australia’s environmental policies.Continue Reading
Innovation Quest: Excitement Soars in 2019
The excitement surrounding the kickoff of the School of Business’ 8th annual Innovation Quest (iQ) competition was even bigger than last year, when a record-setting number of students participated. Continue Reading