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New Study Reveals Economic Ripple Effects of Mass Shootings on Local Businesses
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – As communities across the United States continue to confront the devastating toll of mass shootings, new research reveals a staggering economic dimension to these tragedies. A study published in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science finds that mass shootings cause an estimated $27 billion in annual lost revenue for U.S. retailers driven by sharp declines in foot traffic, reduced transaction volume and long-term store closures.

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New Research Reveals Concealed Carry ‘Shall Issue’ Laws Increase Handgun Purchases, While ‘Permitless Carry’ Shows No Effect
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BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – Researchers who took a close look at loosened concealed carry laws between 2010 and 2017 have found that “Shall Issue” regulations, which remove local authority discretion on the issuance of concealed carry gun permits, contribute to a significant increase in handgun purchases. At the same time, the researchers found that in states that adopted “Permitless Carry” policies, there was no noticeable change in gun purchases.

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Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect
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With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

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Sometimes it takes an academic eye to spot the flaws in a practical system, like federal IT acquisition

Sometimes it takes an academic eye to spot the flaws in a practical system, like federal IT acquisition

Federal News Network, June 10, 2021

Why exactly are so many federal information technology acquisition programs late, over budget, and not always delivering hoped-for results? It might be one of the most studied topics in public management. Now a supply chain and operations researcher at the University of Minnesota may have an answer. Dwai Roy joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin with analysis.

Dr. Christopher S. Tang: A Pervasive Form of Anti-Asian Racism

Dr. Christopher S. Tang: A Pervasive Form of Anti-Asian Racism

Asian American Podcast, June 1, 2021

Long a distinguished professor in the Anderson School of Management  at UCLA, Dr. Tang wrote an Op Ed in the LA Times recently where he pointed out that Asian Americans are rarely seen as being management or executive material. We not only explore what stereotypes are behind keeping most of them below the ‘glass ceiling,’…

Do “Made in USA” Claims Make a Difference in Marketing Results?

Do “Made in USA” Claims Make a Difference in Marketing Results?

News Release, June 30, 2021

CATONSVILLE, MD, June 30, 2021 – Pick up any product in just about any store and you’re likely to find information that indicates the country of origin of the product. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires this for any imported product, but not for products made in the United States. When you see the words “Made in USA” on a product, it’s purely for marketing purposes. So, does it work?

‘Exciting’ prizes planned to spur COVID vaccinations

‘Exciting’ prizes planned to spur COVID vaccinations

Las Vegas Review-Journal, June 14, 2021

Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to announce within days that Nevada will join a growing number of states in offering “exciting” prizes to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.

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