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Research Advancing Knowledge

As part of a research-intensive university, the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire pursues impactful scholarly research that advances theory and knowledge in core business disciplines, economics and hospitality management as a central part of its mission. As a professional school at a land grant university, we also seek to improve business and industry in the state, the region and beyond. 

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Featured research impacting the field, policy, and practice

 

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Pollution Solution

Pollution Solution

To tackle “forever chemicals” in New Hampshire’s watershed, researchers reach across the disciplines

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Research Finds Women in IT Embrace Competition, Defying Stereotypes

Research Finds Women in IT Embrace Competition, Defying Stereotypes

Study aims to better understand gender gap in the industry

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AI vs. Human: Could Algorithms Be the Key to Fairer Employee Evaluations? 

AI vs. Human: Could Algorithms Be the Key to Fairer Employee Evaluations? 

AI vs. Human: Could Algorithms Be the Key to Fairer Employee Evaluations? 

UNH research finds employees perceive computers as more trustworthy when a supervisor’s evaluation bias could influence reviews 

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Is Weight-Based Pricing the Key to Sustainable Air Travel?

Is Weight-Based Pricing the Key to Sustainable Air Travel?

UNH researcher investigates public perception of controversial policies

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Politics May Influence Your Gift-Giving Habits

Politics May Influence Your Gift-Giving Habits

Research reveals we overestimate how much politics affect others' preferences

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Emma Frank Recognized as Paul College's Outstanding Researcher

Emma Frank Recognized as Paul College's Outstanding Researcher

Innovative studies explore overlooked workplace dynamics

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Paul College staff and faculty came together on May 19 to celebrate a successful 2023-2024 academic year. Learn More
Paul College’s URC showcased 175+ student projects, highlighting research, innovation, and real-world problem solving across business disciplines. Learn More
Billur Akdeniz’s latest research sheds light on how differences in globalization exposure between countries can determine the success—or failure—of in... Learn More

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Center for Venture Research

Center for Venture Research

The Center for Venture Research is a multidisciplinary research unit whose principal area of expertise is in the study of early stage equity financing for high growth ventures.

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Rosenberg International Franchise Center research

Rosenberg International Franchise Center

Rosenberg International Franchise Center

The Rosenberg International Franchise Center (RIFC) explores and advances the understanding of franchising through academic research, education and outreach. Franchising represents over $674 billion of the business conducted in the United States of America annually.

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