Business, ethics & society

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?

Professor Saras Sarasvathy proposes a novel framework combining Elinor Ostrom’s institutional analysis and development model of collective action and effectuation to tackle climate change. Instead of relying on predictive top-down approaches, she advocates leveraging existing resources and partnerships while embracing unexpected opportunities.

With the U.S. presidential election looming, ballots, voting machines and election security are again in the news. UVA's David Nemer joins Good Disruption hosts Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Mike Lenox to discuss the role that culture and trust play in the acceptance of electronic voting and the importance of protecting the entire electoral process.

Darden Professor Luann Lynch peeked under Volkswagen’s hood to determine just how Germany’s premier car maker managed to destroy its once sterling reputation.

Research from UVA Darden's Peter Debaere and an interdisciplinary team of researchers shows that closing Colorado's "free river" loophole—which allows unlimited water withdrawals during abundant periods—could save millions of cubic meters of water a year, offering a simple, effective step towards addressing the crisis in the Colorado River Basin.