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.
Leadership: MBAs Become Leaders As Companies Seek Next Generation
July 3, 2015
BusinessBecause highlighted the invaluable skill of leadership among corporations, where Assistant Professor David Loree looked at leadership development in today’s corporate society.
The struggle to survive left no time to explore new business ideas
July 3, 2015
In his op-ed for India’s Economic Times, Professor Niraj Dawar examined how “big ideas” revolutionize the corporate world.
Small business loans offered when banks not an option
July 5, 2015
RISE Asset Development has teamed up with the London Small Business Centre to help individuals suffering from mental illness and addiction to become entrepreneurs through business loans.
Huge challenge to regulate Uber and taxis together
July 6, 2015
Assistant Professor JP Vergne spoke with the Toronto Star and weighed in on Toronto’s implementation of new taxi bylaws and how transportation company Uber will fit into these new regulations.
Developing Leaders: Corporations Tap B-Schools To Fill Leadership Pipelines
July 6, 2015
In a piece for BusinessBecause, Assistant Professor David Loree commented on the search for leadership talent. Corporations are turning to the top MBA programs for promising leaders with a global mindset.
What the IMF already knows about Greece
July 7, 2015
In an op-ed for The Globe and Mail, Associate Professor Michael King critiqued Greece’s current debt instability. To support his critique, King looked at the International Monetary Fund’s debt sustainability analysis.
Celebrity endorsements fraught with risk, experts say
July 7, 2015
Professor Emeritus Ken Hardy shed some light on the dangers of celebrity endorsements in a Toronto Star piece on the recent scandal surrounding Subway spokesman, Jared Fogle.
Why Canada should embrace budget deficits right now
July 8, 2015
In his op-ed for Maclean’s, Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt argued that running a budget deficit needs to be embraced by Canadians rather than feared.
What the Greek Tragedy Means for Canadians
July 8, 2015
Ivey Business Journal editor Tom Watson’s op-ed for The Huffington Post turned to marketing experts, including Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt, to delve into the potential impacts of Greece’s debt on Canada’s economy.
China’s stock rout sends shivers around globe
July 9, 2015
Assistant Professor Andreas Schotter spoke with The Vancouver Sun about the effects on the North American market as a result of the drastic fall in Chinese stocks.
Will Fixed Election Date Hurt Canada's Economy? This Economist Thinks So
July 9, 2015
The Tyee interviewed Mike Moffatt about the setback for Canadians of a fixed election date and the negative impact China’s current economic decline will in turn have on Canada.
China slump not a worry in short term, but concerns grow if woes persist
July 9, 2015
Professor Steve Foerster commented to Canadian Business that, regarding China’s recent stock plummet, this loss won't necessarily have a big impact on Canadian investors.
Oliver Clings to Campaign Mantra as Canada’s Surplus Erodes
July 10, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt argued that the government should embrace a deficit to cushion the economy in Bloomberg Business’s piece on the Conservative Party’s promise of a balanced budget.
Professors team up for case competition win
July 10, 2015
The Globe and Mail highlighted associate professor Oana Branzei for her significant achievement as one of the co-winners of the “corporate social responsibility” category at the 2014 global case-writing competition.
Windsor has been Canada’s most unemployed city for more than five years
July 10, 2015
Mike Moffatt spoke with The Windsor Star about the city’s stagnant economy and consistently high unemployment rate.
Beefed up child benefit cheques start arriving as economy wobbles
July 12, 2015
In an interview with The Canadian Press, Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt said that this month's burst of family benefit government cheques will have a positive impact on the economy.
How to Foster Intrapreneurship at Your Firm
July 13, 2015
In ProfitGuide.com’s piece on four ways that businesses can promote “intrapreneurship,” Associate Professor Rob Mitchell shared his outlooks, suggesting that we change the way we think about failure.
Red flags to look out for in value-trap stocks
July 13, 2015
In his op-ed for The Globe and Mail, George Athanassakos examined value-trap stocks and provided insights into what types of companies have the potential to develop into a value trap.
John Oliver's Stadium Monologue Might As Well Be About Edmonton
July 13, 2015
The establishment of “The Ice District,” the soon-to-be new home for the Edmonton Oilers, has taken a huge chunk of taxpayer dollars. The Huffington Post quoted Mike Moffatt from a statement made in 2013 that the arena deal was one of the worst in Canadian history when it was passed by city council.
A Maclean’s expert economic panel parses the Bank of Canada’s rate cut
July 13, 2015
Mike Moffatt took part in a live chat hosted by Maclean’s, where a panel of economists weighed in on the Bank of Canada’s rate cuts.
How I'm Helping to Rebuild Nepal
July 14, 2015
The Huffington Post published the blog post of Ivey CEMS student Mads Hviid Jensen, who travelled to Nepal to help rebuild the local community in response to Nepal’s devastating earthquake in April 2015.
Industry Canada report paints gloomy picture of manufacturing
July 14, 2015
Mike Moffatt told The Huffington Post that the tone of the internal Industry Canada report is at odds with the government's public statements.
How BridgIt’s app keeps big construction projects on time and budget
July 15, 2015
Canadian Business’s series on Waterloo, Ont. startups, featured Mallorie Brodie, HBA’13, who co-founded BridgIt, a mobile and web-based application that seeks to make large-scale construction projects run more smoothly.
5 Ways the Bank of Canada’s Rate Cut Could Affect Your Business
July 15, 2015
Mike Moffatt spoke with ProfitGuide.com to touch on the economic factors that could impact rate cuts on small businesses in Canada.
How’s this for benefiting Toronto’s economy? Pan Am Games’ rented tents average $10,000 each
July 15, 2015
In Financial Post’s piece on the large quantity and expenditure on tent rentals for the Toronto Pan Am Games, Assistant Professor Shane Wang commented that all the money spent on the Games could pay off in the long run.
How Canada’s economy went from boom to recession so fast
July 15, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt spoke with Maclean’s where he looked at the dangers facing Canada’s manufacturing industry in light of a declining economy.
The Tragedy of Greece
July 15, 2015
In his op-ed for Canadian Investment Review, George Athanassakos examined Greece’s unstable economy and political corruption, where he looked at the misunderstanding and poor handling of Greece within the Eurozone.
Why sustainable business begins in the classroom
July 17, 2015
Julia Christensen Hughes, dean of the University of Guelph’s College of Business and Economics, wrote an op-ed for The Globe and Mail mentioning Ivey’s involvement in the Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative.
An economist's advice to politicians campaigning on budgets
July 17, 2015
In an interview with CBC Radio, Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt argued that the Canadian government needs to embrace deficits rather than cut spending in order to reach an arbitrary target.
Consumer prices expected to rise as dollar continues fall
July 17, 2015
Global News interviewed Mike Moffatt to discuss the economic effects both globally and nationally as a result of Canada’s declining dollar.
A bite of out of the sandwich generation
July 21, 2015
Zoomer Magazine featured professor emeritus Chris Higgins and Carleton University professor Linda Duxbury, who co-authored a study where they examine the escalating issue that the sandwich generation faces by having to support both their children and their elderly family members.
Solid growth predicted for London
July 22, 2015
In an interview with The London Free Press, Mike Moffatt broke down London’s economic position in comparison to Canada’s economic stance as a whole.
Calm down, the Chinese economy is not collapsing
July 23, 2015
China.org referenced Professor Steve Foerster for his insights on China’s recent stock market drop.
Rising cost of crossing border yet another competitive disadvantage for Windsor
July 24, 2015
Mike Moffatt spoke with The Windsor Star regarding the higher costs and delays at the Canada and U.S. border – another hit to Windsor’s already-struggling economy.
The top economic indicators to watch before October’s election
July 28, 2015
In his op-ed for Canadian Business, Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt outlined a few of the key economic indicators to watch for leading into an October election.
Top Links: Canadian unemployment is the most important stat to watch
July 29, 2015
The Globe and Mail featured Mike Moffatt’s op-ed in a piece on significant coverage of Canada’s unemployment rate regarding important economic factors to watch for.
But wait, a new Canadian law may declare it a recession
July 29, 2015
The Globe and Mail covered a recently enacted law that, according to its definition, declares that Canada is in a recession. Mike Moffatt spoke on the allegations of the new law.