A study co-authored by SMU Associate Professor of Finance Clemens Otto and another academic aimed to understand how changes in tariffs impact United States (US) manufacturing firms' investment patterns, focusing particularly on tariff reductions in supplier industries. They found that protectionist tariff policies, similar to those proposed by Donald Trump, may actually harm US manufacturing firms by discouraging investment. The study found that lowering tariffs encourages U.S.
In a study on the potential influence of board diversity on innovation, which was published in the Journal of Management Studies, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship Daniel Mack and his co-authors found that different forms of diversity had opposing effects on innovation within a firm. Their study also revealed that social structures, be they formal or informal, can help organisations maximise the positive effect of board diversity on innovation.
In an interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan opined that the decline in certificate of entitlement (COE) prices may be due to seasonality and economic uncertainty amidst the Singapore government’s announcement to add 20,000 COEs across various vehicle categories. He noted that it remains uncertain whether this decline will be sustained, as future COE prices will largely depend on demand levels. Prices may also rebound if interest rates decrease and alternatives, like private-hire vehicle costs, stay high.
Commenting on Changi Airport’s increase in passenger and airline charges that will fund its S$3 billion investment to improve its services and infrastructure, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan opined that the improvements will help to increase the airport's reliability amidst a high level of competition in the region. These reliability considerations can play a part in steering travellers to travel through Changi Airport.
In response to a question on what one can do when co-workers underestimate their effort at work, SMU Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Jared Nai said people often overestimate their own effort and ability.
In an interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan explained that cracked windshields on flights are not a rare occurrence, estimating about half a dozen cases annually in the U.S. alone and with more worldwide.
In an interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan discussed how Sengkang West bus depot is set to be the first multi-storey depot in Singapore to support the large-scale deployment of electric public buses. He noted the environmental advantages of switching to electric buses, emphasising that their electronic components are easier to integrate than those in diesel buses, enhancing safety as well.
Amid persistent inflation, big bargain chains have seen sales rise by up to 15%, while smaller mom-and-pop shops continue to struggle. SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) and Director of SMU’s Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Technology Programme Aurobindo Ghosh discussed the impact of September's core inflation on cost-of-living concerns, particularly for different income groups.
SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan explained why Singapore's use of elevated tracks for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) presents a challenge as they are generally costlier. He also noted that when the LRT system was later implemented in Sengkang and Punggol, the development of the towns progressed much more quickly, resulting in a shorter duration for construction.
Commenting on the stiff competition that exercise studios are facing, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said, “The exercise, gym and physical fitness business is a highly competitive one as various kinds of studios, trainers and gyms all offer the same basic benefits: A combination of cardio workouts, strength or resistance training.” Competition is becoming stiffer as Singapore opens more park connectors, bicycle lanes and fitness equipment, he added.
