FACULTY EXPERTISE

Morningstar/MarketWatch - June 15, 2026

In a story examining how wealth generated by SpaceX could affect nearby housing markets, Mark Thibodeau, FIU Business faculty member and co-author of the featured research, explained that the effects of employee wealth from initial public offerings are highly localized, with the strongest changes occurring near employees' neighborhoods and commuting areas.
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Bloomberg - June 3, 2026

In a story examining how H-1B visa restrictions and technology-sector layoffs contributed to a housing downturn in Dallas, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that declining immigration can produce a sharper correction in markets where developers have already added significant housing inventory. 
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The Independent - April 13, 2026

In a story about rising commute times and housing affordability, The Independent cited research co-authored by Zhenguo "Len" Lin, professor of real estate, showing that homeowners' commutes are approximately 6.9% longer than those of renters. Lin explained that rising housing prices near employment centers often push prospective homeowners farther away from work.
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The Washington Post - April 7, 2026

The Washington Post's Ripple platform republished an analysis by Aya Chacar, professor of international business, examining how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could restrict fertilizer supplies, reduce crop yields and raise food prices worldwide. Chacar explained that the effects would be particularly damaging for lower-income households and countries already facing food insecurity.
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EFE - March 27, 2026

In an interview with international news agency EFE, Joel Carnevale, assistant professor of global leadership and management, discussed his research showing that artists and creative companies may suffer reputational penalties when they disclose using artificial intelligence. Carnevale explained that audiences often associate human-created work with greater authenticity, even when AI improves efficiency.
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Fortune - March 14, 2026

In a commentary for Fortune, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business, explained how companies can remain profitable without automatically raising prices as inflation and tariff-related costs pressure margins. Haar highlighted strategies including operational improvements, supply-chain optimization, product innovation and more effective use of data and artificial intelligence.
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Barron's - January 29, 2026

In a story that explored why U.S. tech companies have struggled with replicating the success of China's "super app" WeChat, Dan Prud'homme, assistant professor of international business, said the regulatory environment of the U.S. is not conducive to allowing these apps to thrive due to data privacy, antitrust and other laws. But that can soon change.
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Fast Company - January 12, 2026

In an article about exclusionary advertising, Jaclyn Tanenbaum, assistant professor of marketing, explained how messages that explicitly tell certain consumers a product is not intended for them can make the product more appealing to the desired audience and help brands distinguish themselves in crowded markets.
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Fortune - January 6, 2026

Fortune highlighted research by Jaclyn Tanenbaum, assistant professor of marketing, showing why "hard-to-get" marketing can attract consumers. The research found that dissuasive advertising - telling some audiences that a product is not for them - can strengthen interest among the consumers a brand most wants to reach.
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Daily Mail - November 24, 2025

The Daily Mail highlighted research by Linnea Chapman, assistant professor of marketing, showing how well-intended self-improvement gifts can hurt recipients' feelings. Chapman's research found that gifts perceived as criticism can lead recipients to evaluate the products more negatively and discourage favorable word of mouth.
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