The IFREE/ESI Lecture Series Presents Matt McCarter, Ph.D. – “The size of social dilemma science”
Abstract: The social dilemma paradigm is popular across many domains of the social sciences because it is a metaphor for understanding the practically significant problem of resource scarcity in organizations, communities, and nations. However, there is a “significant difference” between findings being statistically significant and practically significant. Using the population of empirical social-dilemma articles published from
The IFREE/ESI Lecture Series Presents Juan Carrillo, Ph.D. – “Neuroeconomic Theory: Using Neuroscience to Understand the Bounds of Rationality”
Value computation and value modulation: a dual-process theory of self-control Abstract: We develop a theory of self-control based on a dual process approach. One brain system computes the goal value of consumption and another brain system can modulate this value by exerting costly self-control, thereby incorporating high-order considerations in the decision (e.g., healthiness or long
The IFREE/ESI Lecture Series Presents William Gates, Ph.D. – “Mechanism Design for Military Force Management ”
Watch lecture Abstract: All elements of the defense department’s budget face scrutiny as military funding decreases. Military compensation is an attractive target because it represents approximately one third of the defense budget. Our research examines mechanisms to improve several areas of military compensation, particularly emphasizing retention, separation, and assignment incentives. This paper proposes a reverse
Meet Jade Simmons - Chapman MBA Alumna Profile
This blog regularly profiles students at the Argyros School of Business and Economics. This week, we talk to Argyros School alumna Jade Simmons. Year of Graduation: A: 2008 Emphasis while at the Argyros School of Business and Economics: A: Marketing Hometown: A: Torrance, California Undergraduate Degree: A: Communications Undergraduate Institution: A: Azusa Pacific University Work
Business and product ideas take flight at Start-up Weekend Orange County on Nov. 22-24 at Chapman University
ORANGE, Calif. – Chapman University in Orange, CA, is hosting Startup Weekend Orange County for budding entrepreneurs November 22 through 23, 2013. This is the fifth Startup Weekend Orange County hosted by Chapman with the three-day event selling out each time. Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event that focuses on building a web
The IFREE/ESI Lecture Series Presents David Malueg, Ph.D. – “The Best-Shot All-Pay (Group) Auction with Complete Information”
Oct. 11, David Malueg, Ph.D. – The Best-Shot All-Pay (Group) Auction with Complete Information Abstract : We analyze an all-pay group contest problem in which individual members’ efforts are aggregated via the best-shot technology and the prize is a public good for the winning group. The interplay of within-group free-riding and across-group competition allows for
IFREE/ESI Lecture Series Presents, “Random Preference and Distribution-free Random Utility” with Dr. Michel Regenwetter
September 6, Michel Regenwetter, Ph.D. – Random Preference and Distribution-free Random Utility For more information on the IFREE/ESI Lecture Series, please visit our website.
Argyros Student Profile – Jonathan Sanchez – Chapman MBA
This blog regularly profiles students at the Argyros School of Business and Economics. This week, we talk to Jonathan Sanchez, former President of the MBA Association, who led the a team of Chapman MBAs to the Finals of the ACG Cup, Mergers & Acquisition Case Study competition in 2012. Graduating Year: A: 2013 Program here
Chapman University honors 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Jeff Kearl
ORANGE, Calif. — Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship will host its fourth annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award Dinner honoring serial entrepreneur, Angel investor, and venture capitalist Jeff Kearl. The dinner will take place Feb. 27, 2014, in Chapman University’s Sandhu Conference Center. Kearl is on the Board of Skullcandy and a board
Chapman MBA Association launches Susan Komen Race For The Cure with Pink Tie Guys Event
Chapman University, Argyros School of Business and Economics, and the Chapman MBA Alumni Association has partnered with Susan G. Komen in their efforts to race for a cure for breast cancer. In a networking event to bring attention to this partnership, the Argyros School hosted a “Pink Tie Guys networking event”. With over 150 in
2013 Bloomberg Terminal Training Sessions Schedule At The Argyros School Now Available
The Argyros School of Business and Economics has released the Fall Semester schedule for Bloomberg Terminal Training Sessions. Located in the Janes Financial Center on the 2nd Floor of Beckman Hall, Bloomberg Terminals provide Business School students access to a global financial information database with proprietary analytic tools, real-time and historical financial data, and an
Drinks and Desserts with Dean Reggie Gilyard - Event Recap
The Argyros School of Business and Economics hosted Drinks & Desserts with Dean Reggie Gilyard during the 2013 Orientation Week. With over 200 attendees present, the school’s staff and faculty welcomed parents and family members of Freshmen and transfer students. Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs Dr. Ken Murphy laid out the school’s expectations for the