Research

Dr. Michael (center) hold his 2023 RIFC | ISoF Eminent Franchising Scholar Award plaque next to Dr. Aliouche at the International Society of Franchising (ISoF) Conference
Dr. Steven C. Michael Receives 2023 RIFC | ISoF Eminent Franchising Scholar Award
Steven C. Michael, Ph.D., has been named the 2023 Rosenberg International Franchise Center | ISoF Eminent Franchising Scholar.  Learn More
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Leaders in active corporate social responsibility(CSR) practicing firms do not always make ethical decisions
A recent study led by a team of scholars from the University of New Hampshire and prominent universities in the People's Republic of China delves into... Learn More
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Goksel Yalcinkaya awarded Outstanding Paper in the 2023 Emerald Literati Awards
The award-winning 'The Use of Social Media and the Prevalence Of Depression: A Multi-Country Examination of Value Co-Creation and Consumer Well-Being'... Learn More
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Paul Research: Cookie consumption dropped at UNH dining hall after moving the dessert table
Loris Rubini and Deniz Ozabaci, associate professors of economics at UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, found that the relocation of... Learn More
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DEI Initiatives when liberties of veterans and LGBT groups are undermined generates higher stock prices
Scheduled to appear in the November 2023 edition of the Journal of Business Research, “Stock price implications of DEI initiatives when liberties of v... Learn More
Rosenberg International Franchise Center 50 Index (2000-2023)
RIFC50 Index Gains 6.7% in Q2 With Strong Recovery of Franchising Sector
The RIFC 50 Index gained 6.7% in Q2 with broad contributions across most franchise sectors as 32 of the components made positive gains. Its 11.5% gain... Learn More
Screenshot of first page of "You’ll never walk alone – The effects of walkability on pregnancy behaviors and outcomes"
A walkable environment promotes healthy births and moms
Accepted in June 2023, "You’ll never walk alone – The effects of walkability on pregnancy behaviors and outcomes" is now available online. Learn More
Thomas Gruen reads from his book to a crowd at the IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.
Exploring Supply Chain Optimization: “Shelf Confidence” Book Presentation
Thomas Gruen recently presented his book “Shelf Confidence” at the IE Business School in Madrid, Spain, alongside his co-author Daniel Corsten, who is... Learn More
RIFC 50 Index, 2000-2023 line graph showing a 4.7 % increase in financial market value in the first quarter 2023.
RIFC 50 Franchising Index Starts 2023 with Positive 4.7% Gain
As reported in the Rosenberg International Franchise Center (RIFC) 2023 first quarter report, the RIFC 50 index, developed by Paul College's Dr. E. Ha... Learn More
Angel Investor Behavior Can Be Influenced by Ego
Do I have a big ego? Angel investors' narcissism and investment behaviors
Jianhong Chen, Jeffrey Sohl, and colleague Wan-Chien Lien found that angel investors' egos can play a significant role in their investment decisions—t... Learn More