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The 2025 “Economic Report of the President,” released in January, extensively cites the research of Francis E. Warnock, the James C. Wheat Jr. Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Professor Jim Detert says small behaviors — such as multitasking, being late, not truly listening, or displaying condescending body language — may seem minor but can have a significant negative impact. These habits might explain why someone can be seen as both “nice” and “kind of a jerk” at the same time.

Hollywood has long portrayed robots as friendly and misunderstood but also a technology to be feared if left in the wrong hands. Today, humanoid robots are being designed not only to carry out simple tasks but also, display a broad range of emotions and react to people in real-time. But just because we can build it, should we?

A new study by Darden professor Young Hou and UCLA Anderson professor Christopher Poliquin examines the policy impact of CEOs speaking out on social and political issues.

New research by UVA Darden’s Manel Baucells and Yael Grushka-Cockayne explores how mental accounting affects project management decisions. Their findings show the key lies in balancing rational models with behavioral insights — a strategy that can turn challenges into opportunities for success.

From billion-dollar business deals to split-second survival choices, we make countless decisions daily. But which mental system should we trust: our lightning-fast instincts or our methodical logic? UVA Darden's Saša Zorc discusses how understanding both can lead to better choices in business and life.

The Mayo Center's Rodney Sullivan and Matthew Wey argue that hedge funds' ability to generate alpha has changed since 2008. Once delivering outperformance of 3.7% annually on average, these investment vehicles now struggle to beat a comparable traditional portfolio, leading investors to question whether their relatively high fees remain justified.

When do thieves prefer to steal ideas — early or late in development? A new study by UVA Darden's Lillien M. Ellis explores the psychology of idea theft and finds a mismatch between when creators think their ideas are most vulnerable to theft and when idea thieves actually prefer to strike.

Writing for Fortune, R. Edward Freeman, professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, says we are approaching a pivotal moment for stakeholder capitalism. As several leaders who have championed a more inclusive, stakeholder-driven approach to business near retirement, who will carry this torch forward?