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New Study Reveals Economic Ripple Effects of Mass Shootings on Local Businesses

New Study Reveals Economic Ripple Effects of Mass Shootings on Local Businesses

News Release, May 13, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – As communities across the United States continue to confront the devastating toll of mass shootings, new research reveals a staggering economic dimension to these tragedies. A study published in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science finds that mass shootings cause an estimated $27 billion in annual lost revenue for U.S. retailers driven by sharp declines in foot traffic, reduced transaction volume and long-term store closures.

New Research Reveals Concealed Carry ‘Shall Issue’ Laws Increase Handgun Purchases, While ‘Permitless Carry’ Shows No Effect

New Research Reveals Concealed Carry ‘Shall Issue’ Laws Increase Handgun Purchases, While ‘Permitless Carry’ Shows No Effect

News Release, May 13, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, May 13, 2025 – Researchers who took a close look at loosened concealed carry laws between 2010 and 2017 have found that “Shall Issue” regulations, which remove local authority discretion on the issuance of concealed carry gun permits, contribute to a significant increase in handgun purchases. At the same time, the researchers found that in states that adopted “Permitless Carry” policies, there was no noticeable change in gun purchases.

New Research Finds Leadership-Backed Training Key to Better Policing

New Research Finds Leadership-Backed Training Key to Better Policing

News Release, May 6, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, May 6, 2025 – As communities across the U.S. continue grappling with public safety and police reform, a new study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science offers compelling evidence for a path forward: procedural justice training for police officers, backed by leadership support, can significantly improve officer behavior and strengthen community trust.

Adapting to the Next Level: New Study Offers Survival Guide for Game Developers Amidst Industry Shake-Ups

Adapting to the Next Level: New Study Offers Survival Guide for Game Developers Amidst Industry Shake-Ups

News Release, April 24, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, April 24, 2025 – As the gaming world buzzes with the recent unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 and anticipated releases of the PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X refresh, a timely study sheds light on how game developers can navigate these industry upheavals. New research in the INFORMS journal Strategy Science delves into how developers adapt to “innovation shocks” – unexpected technological advancements that redefine the gaming landscape.

Court Backlogs Are Clogging the System – New Research Finds a Surprising Fix

Court Backlogs Are Clogging the System – New Research Finds a Surprising Fix

News Release, April 21, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD, April 21, 2025 – Courts around the world are struggling to keep up with growing caseloads, leaving individuals and businesses waiting months – sometimes years – for resolution. But a new study in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management has uncovered a surprisingly simple way to speed up the system that doesn’t require hiring more judges.

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