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CEOs are turning a negative into a payout, study finds

Executives who receive stock options as part of their pay packages can’t control the date when their options are granted, but they can — and often do — control the environment that affects the value of those shares.

Jessica Rodell

Focus on Faculty: Jessica Rodell

Jessica Rodell, a Dean’s Advisory Council Distinguished Professor in the Terry College of Business, conducts research that uncovers strategies for making community engagement more beneficial for companies, employees and communities. 

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Study finds opioid crisis affects municipal bond financing

Communities at the epicenter of the opioid crisis, particularly in states along the Rust Belt, need new hospitals, substance abuse treatment centers and additional law enforcement to stop the epidemic, but they may not be able to fund them, according to Terry College of Business finance professor John Hund.

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New research evaluates design of startup accelerators

New research from the University of Georgia links startup accelerator success with a few key program elements, such as mentorship and open discussion among participating startup founders.