
Repetitive Questions in Studies Yield Bad Data
Surveys that ask too many of the same type of question tire respondents and return unreliable data, according to a new UC Riverside-led study.
By Holly Ober } UCR News |

Inland Economy Nears Full Recovery from Pandemic
UCR MBA insights reveal Inland Empire’s recovery outpacing the nation post-COVID, though growth slows as it nears pre-pandemic levels at the best business school.

Sweden Gains the Most Musicians During Pandemic
UCR MBA’s top research center reveals more musicians moved to Stockholm during the pandemic than anywhere else—insight from the best business school.
By Victoria Pike-Bond |

Outlook Strong But Long Run Risks Loom Large
From a demand standpoint, the U.S. economy has completely recovered from the pandemic recession.
By Victoria Pike Bond |

Most Downtowns Are Still the Biggest Job Centers
The demise of dense downtown areas in the United States has been predicted throughout, and long before, the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Victoria Pike Bond |

Local Business Activity Growth Outpaces U.S. GDP
Business activity in the Inland Empire has continued to recover from the pandemic along a steady upward trajectory, outperforming growth in U.S. GDP in the latest numbers.
By Victoria Pike Bond |

UCR Tops Social Mobility Ranking for Third Year
For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UC Riverside the top university in the nation for social mobility.
By John Warren |

Disrupting VC Assumptions About Tax Benefits
Startups backed by venture capital — and their investors — often lose tax savings because they organize as corporations rather than limited liability companies, finds a UC Riverside-led study.
By Holly Ober |

Job Recovery, Housing and Consumer Demand Heat Up
UCR MBA economic forecast shows Inland Empire’s strong growth as pandemic impacts fade—insights from one of California’s best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond |

Effective Messaging for Crowdfunding Campaigns
Some crowdfunding campaigns thrive while others stall. Finance experts point to ‘herding,’ where investors follow the crowd toward popular projects.
By Holly Ober |