It’s an exciting time to be at the Mitch Daniels School of Business. We’re growing and evolving, adding innovative majors and minors and increasing student enrollment dramatically. We will boost our faculty ranks accordingly. We are already known for our renowned scholars and their research output. We intend to build upon our reputation for faculty excellence to become among the best of the very best business schools.
Explore recent research produced by our experts in fields including economics, supply chain, OBHR, and much more.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Even in hindsight, accurately dating financial bubbles is important because it helps policymakers better understand the economic and financial conditions surrounding these episodes.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Enhanced tax deductions for inventory donations create synergy between tax strategy, inventory planning and corporate philanthropy — boosting demand learning, customer satisfaction and charitable impact while raising ESG trade-offs.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
New research from Allison Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair at Purdue’s Daniels School, takes a fresh look at a familiar but under-examined workplace behavior: receiving venting. The findings hold valuable lessons for both managers and employees seeking healthier, more emotionally intelligent workplaces.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
While innovation and entrepreneurship are often heralded as engines of economic progress, a crucial question remains underexplored: why do new firms so rarely succeed in replacing the old guard? In a forthcoming study for the Journal of Finance, Daniels School professors Mara Faccio and John McConnell find answers.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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