Author: Dhy Edwardsberry

Patent Racism: Unseen Hands That Stifled Black Innovation in Modern History

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Lisa D. Cook, a Professor of Economics and International Relations at Michigan State University has conducted influential research on the connections between violence, economic activity, and racial disparities. In 2014, she published “Violence and Economic Activity: Evidence from African American Patents, 1870 to 1940,” which revealed how political conflict and domestic terrorism negatively affected the ability Read More …

This Day in Business History: New York Stock Exchange Founded

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May 17, 1792 – Outside of 68 Wall Street under a Buttonwood Tree, 24 New York City stockbrokers and merchants signed the Buttonwood Agreement which began the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Stock Exchanges have been around for while in United States. In 1790, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, originally named the Board of Brokers of Philadelphia, was founded, and was Read More …

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This Day in Business History: Monopoly Patented – Pass Go Collect $2021

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December 31, 1935: Charles B. Darrow patented the real-estate board game, Monopoly (Patent Number 2,026,082). Although Darrow has been given credit for creating the now “ubiquitous winner-take-all board game,” it was actually invented in 1903 by Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie. Magie created the pre-cursor to Monopoly, The Landlord’s Game, as an educational tool to help explain Read More …

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This Day in Business History: Signing of the Federal Reserve Act

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December 23, 1913: The U.S. Senate signed into law the Federal Reserve Act. Before this date, the United States was one of the only major financial powers without a central bank, having to turn to wealthy benefactors in 1907, particularly J.P. Morgan, to help bail the government out of financial crises. Realizing the nation could not Read More …

This Day in Business History: Happy Birthday, Robert Woodruff!

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  December 6, 1889: Robert Winship Woodruff was the president of The Coca-Cola Company from 1923 until his death in 1985. Under his leadership, he transformed the struggling company into a world renowned brand. Through his many philanthropic contributions in health, education, and culture, he helped Atlanta evolve from “the small, bustling railroad town into Read More …

Business Research Database Blog Series: TechCrunch

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The Emory community has access to a wealth of business research databases. This series highlights many of these great resources, including content and the best applications for classes and career prep.  What You Will Find While a website rather than a database, TechCrunch is a leading technology source that focuses on emerging startups and cutting-edge technology Read More …

Business Research Database Blog Series: The Economist

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The Emory community has access to a wealth of business research databases. This series highlights many of these great resources, including content and the best applications for classes and career prep. What You Will Find The Economist, a weekly international magazine features articles in print and digital format including special reports, global business news, podcasts, and Read More …

Business Research Database Blog Series: Business Source Complete

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The Emory community has access to a wealth of business research databases. This series highlights many of these great resources, including content and the best applications for classes and career prep.  How to find Industry Reports in Business Source Complete What You Will Find Business Source Complete (BSC) primarily a source of articles, also includes Read More …

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Business Research Database Blog Series: First Research via ABI/Inform Complete

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The Emory community has access to a wealth of business research databases. This series highlights many of these great resources, including content and the best applications for classes and career prep.  How to Locate First Research Industry Profiles in ABI/Inform Complete What You Will Find Industry overviews on 200+ sectors, including small and niche industries. Read More …

Business Research Database Blog Series: ABI/Inform Complete

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The Emory community has access to a wealth of business research databases. This series highlights many of these great resources, including content and the best applications for classes and career prep. How to Locate Industry and Market Research Reports in ABI Inform  What You Will Find While ABI/Inform Complete is primarily a source of articles, Read More …