Here are this month's highlights of Ivey faculty sharing their expertise with the media. Check our News & Events website for the latest Ivey news, videos, and blogs all month long
Perez: Sun sets on region’s influence
January 2, 2015
A London Free Press op-ed article on how economic change has hit London mentioned Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt’s ongoing study on industry clusters in Southwestern Ontario that could benefit from strategic government investments and quotes him about the need for a champion for the region.
Not in their shoes: The problem with value-for-money audits
January 5, 2015
In an article for Maclean’s, Professor Paul Boothe outlined how the Ontario auditor general’s recent report on Infrastructure Ontario was too subjective.
Canada Ivey Purchasing Managers Index at 55.4 in December
January 7, 2015
Morningstar mentioned the Ivey Purchasing Managers Index’s rise in December.
Ontario craft brewers balk at Beer Store offer
January 7, 2015
Associate Professor Rick Robertson commented in the Ottawa Citizen on The Beer Store’s corporate ownership offer.
Supply Chain Management - Fraser Johnson
January 7, 2015
Professor Fraser Johnson discussed on CBC Radio’s Superior Morning show the supply chain pain affecting Bombardier and the drawbacks and advantages to manufacturers going global.
Why This Bull Market Is…Bull
January 7, 2015
In an article for Canadian Investment Review, Professor George Athanassakos explained why future stock returns show lower return expectations than forecasted.
London-St. Thomas area jobless rate drops to 7.6% in December from 7.8% in November, with 2,700 more finding jobs
January 9, 2015
The London Free Press turned to Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt for insights on the recent drop in London’s unemployment rate.
Prank Toronto Humane Society PuppySwap ad goes viral
January 12, 2015
Associate Professor Matt Thomson explained in The Toronto Star why a fake ad from the Toronto Humane Society made an impact.
The Unintended Consequences of India's CSR Law
January 13, 2015
Professor Tima Bansal wrote in Business Today India about the benefits and possible downside that comes from legislating corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Why failure isn’t always a bad thing
January 13, 2015
Professor Gerard Seijts explained in BBC Capital why failure and reflecting on what went wrong is an accepted part of taking a risk.
Western business students revive Israel trip for non-Jews
January 14, 2015
The Canadian Jewish News reported on how Ivey students raised thousands of dollars to organize a Reading Week trip to Israel for university credit.
Are Cross-Listed Stocks Hurting Your Portfolio?
January 14, 2015
Professor George Athanassakos wrote in Canadian Investment Review about whether it is right to aggregate cross-listed and non-cross-listed stocks.
Shut down of Target stores will leave big holes in retail plazas across Southwestern Ontario
January 15, 2015
The London Free Press captured Associate Professor Kersi Antia’s analysis of Target’s short-lived time in Canada and the effects of the closure.
Joe Swan speaks publicly about near-bankrupt Orchestra London for first time since resignation
January 17, 2015
Associate Professor David Sharp and Professor Mary Crossan commented in the London Free Press on the problematic decision for Orchestra London to hire former director Joe Swan’s son.
The inner circle: Inside Trudeau’s economic advisory team
January 18, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt, who is a member of Trudeau’s council of advisors, provided insights in Maclean’s on the economic advisory team and its potential in the 2015 election.
Sure, there have been family feuds and business splits before. But this one’s just nuts . . .
January 18, 2015
Lecturer David Simpson gave advice in the London Free Press on how families can avoid battles when handing down their businesses.
Counterpoint: When it comes to carbon taxes, follow mainstream economics
January 19, 2015
Assistant Professor Brandon Schaufele and University of Ottawa Professor Nic Rivers explained in the Financial Post why carbon taxes are justified, in response to opposing statements.
Former dean of Ivey Asia returns to Toronto as board of trade president, CEO
January 19, 2015
The Globe and Mail interviewed Jan De Silva about her transition from Ivey Asia to her new role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
Lithuanian conservative leader going to Ukraine to advise on reforms
January 19, 2015
The Lithuania Tribune mentioned that Professor Emeritus Basil Kalymon was chosen to be part of a select international group of advisors to go to Ukraine alongside former Lithuanian prime minister Andrius Kubilius for a discussion on economic reforms.
Short selling: I did it once (and why I'd never do it again)
January 20, 2015
Professor George Athanassakos explained in the Globe and Mail why value investors don’t like short selling.
Our expert panel explains why the key interest rate cut matters
January 21, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt participated in a live chat in Maclean’s on the Bank of Canada’s recent rate cut.
What we can read into the rate cut
January 21, 2015
The Leader-Post turned to Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt to shed some light on the Bank of Canada's decision to cut its overnight lending rate to 0.75 per cent.
“How did everything go so terribly wrong?”
January 22, 2015
Maclean’s published Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt’s speech to the federal Liberal caucus in London, Ontario on the state of southwestern Ontario’s economy.
GoDaddy focuses on Canada with new VP and small business solutions
January 23, 2015
Canadian Reviewer mentioned that Internet domain registrar and web hosting company GoDaddy appointed Jill Schoolenberg, HBA ’89, as its Vice President of Canada to lead its expansion across Canada.
Cyber crime puts Canadian execs on high alert in 2015: report
January 23, 2015
In Yahoo! Finance Canada Lecturer Jana Seijts mentioned the recent hacking of Sony Pictures Entertainment to emphasize the need for organizations to implement a strong reputation management strategy.
Health care sector growth offers opportunity for youth
January 25, 2015
The Windsor Star spoke with Anne Snowdon, Chair of Ivey’s International Centre for Health Innovation, about the need to get new technologies into Canada’s medical system.
Even plutocrats can see profound inequality isn’t in their interests
January 25, 2015
An op-ed article in The Guardian on income inequality cited Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt’s take on the Gary Works steel mill in Indiana.
Queen’s re-enters the Financial Times’ ranking of best B-schools
January 26, 2015
The Globe and Mail mentioned Ivey’s placement in the 2015 Financial Times top-100 global list of full-time MBA programs.
Losers and winners in economic policy
January 27, 2015
In his article in Maclean’s Professor Paul Boothe cited the dispute between Ottawa and Newfoundland to illustrate what can happen when policy changes are good for one group and not another.
Why is it so hard for doctors to retire?
January 28, 2015
Lecturer David Simpson gave advice in the Globe and Mail on passing off a clinical practice.
Loonie Drops Below 80 Cents US for First Time in Almost Six Years
January 28, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt explained on AM 980 online why falling oil prices impact the Canadian dollar.
Marketing Strategy expert Niraj Dawar on the importance of customer centricity
January 29, 2015
In Pitch Magazine India Professor Niraj Dawar used examples from his book, TILT, to illustrate the importance of customer centricity.
Layoff shock: How employers can soften the blow
January 30, 2015
Professor Fraser Johnson spoke with CBC News about how companies can handle mass job cuts and layoffs in a humane way.
Super Bowl ads have softer tone, greater focus on female viewers
January 30, 2015
Assistant Professor Dante Pirouz commented in The Toronto Star on why sports campaign ads are now catering more to women.
Maple Leafs Should Think Twice About Chasing Mike Babcock
January 30, 2015
Professor Glenn Rowe explained in the Huffington Post why the Toronto Maple Leafs shouldn’t replace Randy Carlyle with Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock.