At the ANU College of Business and Economics, our research is focused on issues that are highly significant for organisations, the Australian economy, and society at large, as well as on the ongoing pursuit of excellence in foundation research.
Open Banking is revolutionising global finance – can Australia keep up?
CBE researcher Priya Muthukannan upacks what Open Banking means for Australia and how regulation can keep pace with it.
CBE statistician wins funding to make insurance and superannuation more resilient to climate change
Associate Professor Yanrong Yang is the recipient of a 2026 Australian Research Council Discovery Projects grant.
Can we talk about ‘deglobalisation’ in today’s tariff-fuelled world?
Associate Professor Pierre van der Eng’s latest research reveals important insights about the much-debated phenomenon of deglobalisation.
The languages you speak can shape your study abroad experience: ANU Research
Monolingual, bilingual and multilingual students experience study abroad differently. Understanding these differences can help design more inclusive global-mobility programs.
When credit access backfires: can banking competition hurt consumers?
CBE research shows that striving for perfect competition in banking may have undesired consequences for consumers.
Want your kids to do well at school? It takes more than motivation
ANU research shows the key to academic success is to help students learn better, not try harder.
Pooh Bear’s Corner reminds us of the power of pausing
One of Australia’s most iconic roadside shrines can tell us a lot about the joy of journeying, ANU research reveals.
3MT: Getting to the point
ANU Research School Management HDR candidate Ravini Abhayarathne named this year's CBE 3MT winner.
What's stopping ACT homes from going all-electric? New ANU-ActewAGL partnership set to find why
CBE's Dr Kimin Eom, recipient of the 2025 ActewAGL Endowment Fund, is set to collaborate with researchers across ANU to find solutions.
No news is unbiased but knowing this makes a difference
Understanding where a news outlet stands politically could help us build a clearer, less biased view of the world, research shows.
Is working from home better than being at the office?
Managers should take a tailored approach to getting more out of employees – whether their staff are working from home while running a load of washing or returning to the office and bonding over the water cooler.
The impact of gender on social exchanges in the workplace
Dr Karryna Madison receives award for her investigation into how gender influences leader-follower exchanges.
CBE researchers publish in America’s top economics journal
Professor Antje Berndt and Dr Yichao Zhu have published a study in the prestigious American Economic Review.
Fragile ground and a glass ceiling: how women entrepreneurs defy the odds
Dr Samira Nazar is showing women in the world’s most vulnerable regions can turn adversity into business success.
Superstitious finances: the invisible forces guiding your investments
As the Year of the Snake slithers in, so do superstitions about money and luck. But should our finances ever be guided by folklore? An ANU expert weighs in.
Information systems expert receives international accolade
Shirley Gregor receives 2024 Association for Information Systems LEO Award for lifetime exceptional achievement in information systems.
Research on retirement transition, electric vehicles and AI receives funding boost
Three CBE academics have received ongoing funding through the Australian Research Council's prestigious Discovery Projects 2025 scheme.
Big funding, big doubts: is tech money poisoning trust in science?
As new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows, trust in research could be eroding. The culprit? Money, money, money.
Modelling success: CBE statistician receives accolade
Professor Alan Welsh receives the 2024 Moyal medal for his contributions to statistics.
CBE research finds alternative approach to investing and generating income for retirement
A new investment strategy formulated by CBE researchers offers a straightforward way to save money for retirement.
Crunching numbers to preserve the Great Barrier Reef
CBE's Associate Professor Francis Hui is helping ecologists understand nature’s best-kept secrets through statistical science.
Professor John List is paving the way for policy-ready social sciences
Professor John List introduces 'Option C thinking', a new research model designed to produce policy-based evidence from the start.
Game-changing CBE research will help project managers plan more effectively
Dr Ashkan Zarghami's new study introduces an innovative method to evaluate the reliability of project schedules.
Algorithmic supremacy? How personalised news is shaping politics
CBE research explores the far-reaching effects of personalised news on the rising polarisation of politics.
2023 ANU College of Business and Economics Teaching Awards
CBE’s 2023 Teaching Awards recognise excellence in teaching, tutoring, and education, and acknowledge contributions to the College’s student learning experience.
Higher taxes on richest 1% maximises government revenue, CBE research finds
Associate Professor Cagri Kumru's latest research has direct policy implications for tax systems around the globe.
Is your manager a narcissist? Here's what you need to know
CBE research shows that while narcissists can be star performers at work, their management style can be damaging to staff mental health.
Robo-don't: a misuse of algorithmic decision-making systems
A research paper co-authored by CBE's Professor Emerita Shirley Gregor receives two prestigious information systems awards.
Is 'no-dividend news' good news? CBE research provides answers
CBE researcher Dr Jo Drienko explores the implications of dividend hibernation in the market.