UBC Sauder School of Business

Personalized online product recommendations may be more deceptive than they seem

Beware of “personalized” product recommendations on e-commerce sites, because some retailers might use them deceptively to influence consumers into buying lower quality products.

Sep 6, 2018

Using envy can boost brands but it can also backfire, depending on a consumer’s self-esteem, according to new UBC Sauder School of Business research.

Using envy as a marketing tool can backfire

For decades, marketers have used envy to sell, attempting to cash in on consumers’ desire to want what others have. But does it actually work?

Jun 5, 2018

The researchers found that when teams are more mindful, the degree of interpersonal conflict decreased.

Mindfulness at work: UBC study first to uncover positive benefits for teams

Challenges and differences in opinion are inevitable when working in a team. But new research from the UBC Sauder School of Business has found that some of these conflicts can be reduced – or even avoided – through team mindfulness.

May 3, 2018

Photo radar was used in B.C. in the 1990s but came to be seen as a "cash grab."

Speed limit enforcement could help fix ICBC: UBC expert

With ICBC reporting a potential $1.3-billion deficit, many ideas are being proposed to help the Crown corporation scale back its spending.

Mar 5, 2018

UBC experts available on 2018 Winter Olympics

UBC researchers are available to comment on the 2018 Winter Olympics, which will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from Feb. 9 to 25.

Jan 24, 2018

UBC experts on mobility pricing for Metro Vancouver

The Mobility Pricing Independent Commission is considering charging drivers for each kilometre driven and charging tolls for traffic-heavy areas.

Jan 16, 2018

The study found that bargain-hunters whose main goal is to save money
— tend to see employees who they interact with as less human.

Discounting humanity: Bargain hunters see customer service workers as less human

Everyone loves a bargain, but new research suggests some employees may be getting short-changed when it comes to how consumers perceive them when they are price-conscious.

Dec 20, 2017

Fake news can backfire for companies caught in the act

In the era of fake news, less scrupulous businesses are using deceptive tactics to smear their rivals.

Nov 28, 2017

UBC experts on Vancouver housing strategy

The city of Vancouver has announced details of its housing strategy.

Nov 23, 2017

UBC experts on national housing strategy

The federal government is expected to announce details of its national housing strategy on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Nov 21, 2017

UBC experts on short-term rentals

Vancouver city council has approved a new bylaw covering short-term rentals. UBC experts are available to comment.

Nov 14, 2017

The effect of out-of-town buyers on Vancouver home prices

Vancouver has attracted a flurry of out-of-town homebuyers, but little is known about their impact on real estate prices.

Oct 18, 2017

Why fundraising appeals fall flat with some would-be donors

New research co-authored by UBC Sauder School of Business professor Katherine White has shed light on why some people are – and aren’t – motivated by public appeals, and how fundraisers might better tailor requests.

Sep 28, 2017

Limiting cheap offshore labour doesn’t always create domestic jobs

U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to bring jobs back to America. But his plan to limit outsourcing of manufacturing jobs may be flawed, according to research from the UBC Sauder School of Business.

Sep 19, 2017

Perfect mannequins a turnoff for some consumers

Mannequins’ long legs, tiny waistlines and perfect busts can sour some shoppers on the products they’re wearing, especially consumers who don’t like the look of their own bodies.

Aug 31, 2017

U.S. investors shun Quebec firms: UBC study

A new study led by the UBC Sauder School of Business has found significant U.S. institutional investor bias against firms located in Quebec relative to firms located in the rest of Canada due to language differences.

Aug 30, 2017

UBC experts on Canada interest rate hike

The Bank of Canada increased the key interest rate for the first time in seven years today. UBC experts are available to comment:

Jul 12, 2017

What rising interest rates could mean for the housing market

The Bank of Canada is expected to hike the key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in nearly seven years.

Jul 11, 2017

Why everyone loses at the workplace blame game

A new UBC Sauder School of Business study finds the demoralizing effects of what researchers call “swift blame” not only hurts employees, but also the bottom line.

Jun 26, 2017

Believing a cocktail contains an energy drink makes you feel more drunk

New research suggests that simply telling a young man that an energy drink has been added to his alcoholic beverage can make him feel more intoxicated, daring and sexually self-confident.

May 11, 2017