Moore Impact: The Darla Moore School of Business Podcast

Season 2 Episode 45Creating Excitement Around Economics HostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Dr. Orgul Ozturk, Department Chair, Economics & Director, Economic Policy Innovation CenterDr. Orgul Ozturk is the department chair and professor of economics in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Her academic research interests are in applied microeconomics fields, specifically labor economics and health economics. Ozturk has written articles on the effects of labor market regulations and minimum wages on female employment, effectiveness of supported employment programs for developmentally disabled, the relationship between occupation choice and welfare independence, and the effects of maternal employment and welfare use on children’s cognitive outcomes. Orgul has been a frequent guest on Moore Impact, where she has discussed her research, the research review and publication process and the Economic Policy Innovation Center. Dr. Ozturk’s last appearance was following the Cradle to Career Conference last October. Topics Include: Lengthy academic hiring processCreating specialty course offerings and matching catalog course offeringsScholars program as compliment to in classroom education Dr. Ozturk’s research proposals based on Cradle to Career conferencePlans for event in the spring to connect PhD students to community networkLooking at workforce dynamics Fields of need with low return on investment Translating economic research into a digestible form Reassessing education requirements for specified jobs Exposing want- to- be entrepreneurs to needed businesses instead of new productsSimplifying economics to make others recognize how present it is in daily life What to expect from EPIC in the spring To learn more about the Economic Policy Innovation Center, click here.To learn more about the Darla Moore School of Business, click here.Photo Courtesy: CartoonStock Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 44Discussing the Legality of Academic Freedom HostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorIn this finals-week solo episode of Moore Impact, Kasie Whitener explores academic freedom through insights from a December 3rd Faculty Senate presentation by USC law professor Scott Bauries, focusing on what it is, how it’s protected, and where legal boundaries apply.Link to December 3rd Faculty Senate Meeting and Slidedeck, here. Topics include:SC controversy in Clemson after comments made by faculty member about assasination of Charlie Kirk Four essential Academic FreedomsHow academic freedom enables faculty participation without fear of retaliationThe role of the First Amendment in academic freedom cases at public universitiesUniversity of South Carolina’s academic freedom policy Shared governance of our university helps us stay true to our mission Individual academic freedom protects work of academic workers Caller question about tenured professors having more leeway with their work Benefits of tenure system New knowledge created by faculty through researchSecond caller question highlighting importance of peer review and source checking in expert credibility Why academic freedom protects academic work but not all speech equallyPhoto Courtesy: The Daily Northwestern Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 43Building an AI-Ready Workforce at the Darla Moore School of BusinessHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Dr. Audrey Korsgaard, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Academics and Professor of ManagementDr. Audrey Korsgaard is the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Academics and a professor of management and organizational behavior at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, where she has served on the faculty since 1991. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rutgers University and completed both her master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology at New York University, and she has also held a visiting professorship at Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. Korsgaard teaches across doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate programs in organizational behavior, organizational development, and training. Her research examines trust, prosocial values, and organizational justice as central explanations for interpersonal and intragroup cooperation, with recent work extending these perspectives to issues related to artificial intelligence.Topics include:New certificate programs in AI education at undergraduate and graduate levels Adjustments to learning experiences and assessments in current courses Emphasis on fundamental human centered skills in classroom like communication, influence, negotiation and curiosityBuilding up faculty expertise in AI with new faculty hiresAI helping to foster relevance and impact in university researchResearch can get to market faster in easier to use format with help of AIGarnet AI Foundry library resources for AI researchDarla Moore’s university visit igniting motivation to adjust to AI centered world Helping alumni stay current in workforce with continuing education resources AI Summit to be held in April New KPI’s: Can students use AI to make their skillset better? Having clear valuable proposition with new methods of teaching To learn more about Darla Moore School of Business, click here.To learn more about Garnet AI Foundry, click here.Photo Courtesy: Training Industry. Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 42Building a Resilient Future Through Sustainable GrowthHostDr. Kasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant Professor, ManagementGuestDr. Kealy Carter, Director, Center for Sustainable Growth Dr. Kealy Carter is the Marketing Department Chair, a Clinical Associate Professor, and Director of the Sustainable Growth Center at the Darla Moore School of Business. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from American University in Washington, D.C., and an International Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. Her research and teaching interests focus on sustainability and marketing strategy.The Center for Sustainable Growth promotes economically sound, socially and environmentally responsible business through global perspectives, innovation, and collaboration. Its goals are to prepare future business leaders to operate sustainable enterprises and to serve as a hub for thought leadership that helps organizations create value through sustainability.Some topics include:Usable definition for sustainability Investing money in educating people on sustainable marketing productsCompanies selling on environmental contentious momentum Forecasting where regulations will go Risk management and cost reduction benefits in efficiency Sustainability as efficiency, risk management, and innovation technology at its coreLeveraging sustainability as a market driver Looking at recycling challenges in product development Businesses reliance on grids and energy Center for Sustainable Growth in connecting companies to university resources to interpret “sciencey” researchPreparing local businesses for policy changes due to federal energy investments in SC Sustainability concentration and class offerings at the Moore School Learn more about the Center for Sustainable Growth, here.Learn more about the Darla Moore School, here.Photo Courtesy: Darla Moore School of Business Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 41Previewing 2025’s Economic Outlook ConferenceHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist, Division of Research Darla Moore School of BusinessJoseph Von Nessen serves as a research economist in the Division of Research at the Darla Moore School of Business, where he concentrates on regional economic analysis, forecasting and housing market trends. His work includes producing economic impact studies, feasibility assessments and market evaluations for a broad range of public- and private-sector partners.He leads the development of the University of South Carolina’s annual economic outlook for the state and advises the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors. Von Nessen also provides regular briefings to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and is a frequent presenter at major national conferences on topics related to regional and state economic performance.This is Dr. Von Nessen’s first appearance on Moore Impact. Today’s episode discusses the upcoming Economic Outlook Conference on December 11, 2025. Topics include:"So what?" economicsImportance of economics in navigating business landscapesSC’s economic growth driven by export oriented manufacturingSC’s competitive advantage in infrastructure and workforce developmentPopulation growth predicted in southeastEconomic Outlook Conference topics of discussionTariffs prevention in predicting costs and the market environment for businessUnited States’s slowed economic growth in 2025Business trying to shield consumers from tariff price increasesCurrent bifurcated market between goods and servicesConsumer’s lost purchasing power since 2020Overall theme of uncertaintyFED’s unique challenge of needing to balance both labor market and inflationTo learn more about The Economic Outlook Conference, click here.To learn more about Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, click here.Photo Courtesy: Darla Moore School of Business Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 40 Entrepreneurship at Work with Tim WiseHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Tim Wise, Advisory Council Member, Faber Entrepreneurship CenterTim Wise is a serial entrepreneur, USC alumnus, and founding member of the Advisory Council for the Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Darla Moore School of Business. A third-generation Gamecock with degrees in Finance, Real Estate, and Law, Tim began his career at Nelson Mullins before launching into entrepreneurship. In 2001, he co-founded Advocate, a technology business management firm built through disciplined bootstrapping, customer focus, and sustainable growth, leading to successful exits first to private equity and later to Accenture. Now devoted to giving back, Tim leverages his decades of entrepreneurial experience to inspire and guide USC students, encouraging them to embrace risk, resilience, and creativity as they pursue their own entrepreneurial journeys.Topics include:Entrepreneurial spirit of finding something you can do betterAvoiding risk with a continuous consumer marketGetting to dollar one as fast as you canBootstrapping allows for ability to listen and react to marketKeeping yourself ahead of debtTim’s companies V shaped dip during financial crisis of 2008Process of selling developed companyRebranding company for a position of sale & exiting strategyOffering opportunity and experience in Faber Entrepreneurship CenterGetting students to consider themselves entrepreneursConnection between liberty and entrepreneurshipTo learn more about Tim Wise, click here.To learn more about the Faber Entrepreneurship Center, click here.Photo Courtesy: Dreamix Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 39Faber Fellows Shaping Student EntrepreneurshipHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Elisha Wilson & Nishita Patel, Faber Fellows, Faber Entrepreneurship CenterElisha Wilson, Finance and Management Entrepreneurship student, and Nishita Patel, Supply Chain and Management Entrepreneurship student at the Darla Moore School of Business, are the Faber Center’s first fellows. As pioneers in this new student role, they are setting a foundation for future participants and contributing to the development of student engagement within the center. Their involvement represents an important step in expanding opportunities for hands-on learning and leadership within the entrepreneurship program.The Faber Entrepreneurship Center at the Darla Moore School of Business fosters experiential learning through consulting projects and research initiatives that connect students with real-world business challenges. The center partners with organizations such as the South Carolina Research Authority, Department of Commerce, and Chamber of Commerce to help bring innovative technologies and inventions into the marketplace. This semester, the center has hosted several events, including its ongoing Speaker Series featuring industry professionals, the Gridlock event, and the “Scary Good Branding” workshop, all designed to inspire and equip students with entrepreneurial skills and professional insight.Topics include:Meeting Faber Entrepreneurship Center’s student FellowsStudent’s questions ability to change dynamics in conversations with guest speakersElisha’s experience with Boyd Innovation Center as a participant in Startup Sprints & Cola Starts Elisha’s financial literacy business development Creating (MVPs) minimum viable products with AI Elisha & Nishita’s new role in Faber CenterReflecting on the structure of recent Gridlock event hosted by the Faber CenterOpen ended pedagogy style of events pushes for creativity Student reactions to lack of guidance or instruction in brainstorming processMoore School’s focus on renewable energy with rise to its importance politically Entrepreneurial opportunities in renewable energy space Federal government’s investment in SC for grid resilience with SC NexusTo learn more about the Faber Entrepreneurship Center, click here.To learn more about Darla Moore School of Business, click here.Photo Courtesy: Faber Entrepreneurship Center LinkedIn Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 38China’s Global Rise with Phil ChrittonHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Phillip Chritton, Executive in Residence, Folks Center for International BusinessWith more than 30 years of international legal experience, Phil Chritton has guided global business leaders in managing enterprise risk and navigating complex regulatory environments. Having spent much of his career in East Asia, he brings deep insight into the region’s legal, political, and cultural dynamics.Now serving as the Sonoco Visiting Fellow Executive in Residence at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, Phil shares his global perspective and passion for mentorship with future business and legal professionals. A former senior legal executive at UPS, he led a global team supporting the company’s international growth. Based in North Carolina, he also serves as a councilor of the International Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.Topics include:China’s economic transformation in allowing private ownership of companiesWestern investment comes to China in late ninetiesJoint ventures and tech agreements required for foreign international companiesChina’s strategic learning in the process of producing Chinese direct investment with the 2013 Belt and Road Initiative China’s pride points One child policy and lacking social safety net in ChinaChina’s progress in building up key industries Status of rare earth standoff between China & the United StatesComparisons to Soviet UnionChina’s great abilities in production & hard work Avoiding misunderstanding between China and the United StatesTrade’s benefit in preventing conflict around the world To learn more about Sonoco Visiting Fellows Program, click here.To learn more about Phillip Chritton, click here.Photo Courtesy: Reuters Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 37 Inside the Cradle to Career ConferenceHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Dr. Orgul Ozturk, Department Chair, Economics & Director, Economic Policy Innovation CenterDr. Orgul Demet Ozturk is the department chair and professor of economics in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Her academic research interests are in applied microeconomics fields, specifically labor economics and health economics. Ozturk has written articles on the effects of labor market regulations and minimum wages on female employment, effectiveness of supported employment programs for developmentally disabled, the relationship between occupation choice and welfare independence, and the effects of maternal employment and welfare use on children’s cognitive outcomes. Orgul has been a frequent guest on Moore Impact, where she has discussed her research, the research review and publication process and the Economic Policy Innovation Center.Today’s episode recaps the October 3rd Cradle to Career Conference, hosted by the Moore School’s Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC). This academic gathering brought together researchers, industry partners, policymakers, and public officials from across South Carolina to explore data-driven ways to strengthen the state’s human capital; from early education through career readiness.Topics Include: Balancing affordable childcare options and higher wages for childcare workersEarly childhood education impact on long term successIs it worth it to separate subject teachers earlier in the K-12 system?How does positive change compare to the cost to achieve it? Georgia Policy Labs as model for South CarolinaSkills & education adjustment for technologically advancing labor marketsResearch on school transfers in higher educationOutcomes of cutting back requirements in occupational licensing SC’s struggle to fill skills gaps Identifying and addressing needs with policies Analyzing point at which technology suppresses student learning Pushing away from higher education when it doesn’t fit Building up transferable skills Research’s role in predictive analysisTo learn more about the Economic Policy Innovation Center, click here.To learn more about the Cradle to Career Conference, click here. Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 36From Classroom to Career: Mastering the Job Search HostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Kacie Ingram, Undergraduate Career Coach, Office of Career Management Kacie Ingram is the Undergraduate Career Services Manager in the Office of Career Management at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, where she coaches management and marketing students. With over a decade of retail management experience, as well as entrepreneurial and teaching roles, she founded Complete Confidence in 2012 as a career coaching and personal branding business. Since 2014, she has taught Business Careers in a Global Economy and is active in the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches and the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Ingram holds B.S. and master’s degrees in retail from the University of South Carolina. The Office of Career Management (OCM) connects employers with this talent, supporting campus visits, classroom engagements, information sessions, and registration for the Spring and Fall Business EXPO career fairs. For students, the OCM offers career counseling, résumé reviews, interview preparation, and other resources to guide their transition from student to professionalTopics include:Business Careers in the Global Economy one credit class requirement Software programs & resources offered to Moore School students Resume and Linkedin profile as foundation for job search Common frustrations in the job search process AI’s positive impact for application efficiency Incorporating job description keywords into resume Personality test aid in realistic self assessment and job fit Application quality over application quantity’s greater return on time investment Tools for finding recruiter contact information Tracking & recording submitted applications Importance of continued follow up Career resources for community listenersTo learn more about the Office of Career Management, click here.To learn more about Darla Moore School of Business, click here.Photo Courtesy: Office of Career Management Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 35 Center for Sales Success Creating Student SuccessHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Chris Pardi, Assistant Director, Center for Sales SuccessLecturerChristopher Pardi is a marketing alumnus of the Darla Moore School of Business. After 28 years of experience in marketing and sales, he returned to the Moore School as a lecturer and Assistant Director for the Center for Sales Success. During his career with Fisher-Price and Mattel, Pardi led both global brand marketing and national sales teams. He spent 22 years in marketing, driving growth for iconic brands such as Power Wheels and Imaginext, where he developed global strategies, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivered record-breaking results. He later transitioned into sales, managing major national accounts and ultimately leading the Fisher-Price sales team responsible for Walmart. Pardi also holds an MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.This is Chris Pardi’s first appearance on the Moore Impact Podcast. Topics include:Chris Pardi’s goal to come back to Darla Moore to teachSales Concentration’s 4 classesMore active learning activities in the classroomUsing headlines/ current events in the classroomTeaching students how to sell themselvesHighlighting hidden talents and accomplishmentsPositioning solutions to fit objectionsStudent participation in sales competitionsSymbiotic relationship between sales classes and corporate partnersTo learn more about the Center for Sales Success, click here.To learn more about Darla Moore School of Business, click here.Photo Courtesy: Center for Sales Success. Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 34 Foreign Direct Investment with Visiting Fellow Ellen Lenny- PessagnoHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Ellen Lenny-Pessagno, Sonoco Visiting Fellow, Folks Center for International BusinessEllen Lenny-Pessagno was hosted in September as a Sonoco Visiting Fellow by the Folks Center for International Business. A former U.S. diplomat and Albemarle executive, she recently joined Veracity Worldwide, a leading global risk advisory firm specializing in critical minerals, the energy transition, and advanced technology.With over 20 years of experience across Latin America and Europe, Ellen has deep expertise in international trade policy, sustainability, and government engagement. At Albemarle, she served as Global Vice President for External Affairs and Sustainability and as part of the Energy Storage (Lithium) leadership team, following her role as Country Manager in Chile.A frequent speaker at international forums such as the UN Global Compact Leadership Summit, she was named one of the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (2020) and Executive of the Year by Chile’s Antofagasta Industrial Association (2021).Topics include:South Carolina fifth ranked state for Foreign Direct Investment Governments critical role in protecting and facilitating flourishing economy Government layoffs in crucial areas of knowledge needs International relationships large role in commerce Who’s looking out for overseas investments? Regular citizens 401ks and IRAs in foreign investments Necessity in understanding social and geopolitical contexts for long term investment projects USC’s student representation in Chile Importance of critical mineralsEntrepreneurial opportunities in renewable energy space Current administrations investment in equity of MP materials Modern technology’s dependence on lithium batteries and critical mineralsTo learn more about Sonoco Visiting Fellows Program, click here.To learn more about Ellen Lenny-Pessagno, click here. Photo Courtesy: Folks Center Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 32Unpacking Darla Moore’s Visit to the Moore SchoolHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Keven Cohen, Radio Talk Host and Owner at 100.7 Make The Point RadioThis week's episode features Kasie’s weekday morning radio cohost Kevin Cohen at Make the Point Radio recapping September 15th’s special visit to the Moore School from namesake, Ms. Darla Moore. Kasie is joined by her weekday morning cohost, Kevin Cohen, from Make the Point Radio, to recap a special September 15th visit to the Darla Moore School of Business by none other than its namesake, Darla Moore.During her visit on Monday, September 15, 2025, Ms. Moore participated in a fireside chat with students, faculty, and Ph.D. candidates, where she highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence and the importance of process-based learning in shaping the next generation of business leaders.Topics include:Need to be ready for AI driven worldGetting local business community involved with Moore SchoolImprovements to business efficiencyChoices about your business your own What does Darla Moore expect out of her business school? Reputation, relevance and financial factors of a successful business school Philanthropy for the sake of investment How do we learn to properly prompt AI? How do we keep classroom settings relevant? Consumption culture in preventing engagement Trifecta in foundation of a successful life To learn more about Darla Moore, click here.To learn more about the Darla Moore School of Business, click here.Visit MakethePointRadio.comPhoto Courtesy: LinkedIn Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 32Built @ Darla Moore Vision with Dean VermaHostDr. Kasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant Professor, ManagementGuestDr. Rohit Verma, Dean, Darla Moore School of BusinessRohit Verma is the Dean and USC Educational Foundation Distinguished Professor at the Darla Moore School of Business since August 1st 2023. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Utah, and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Previously, he served as Founding Provost of VinUniversity in Vietnam, and held leadership roles at Cornell University, including Dean of External Relations and Executive Director of multiple research centers. Recognized as a Fellow of both the Production and Operations Management Society and the Decision Sciences Institute, Verma has received numerous awards for leadership, research, and teaching excellence. His work has been honored with top research paper awards, industry recognition, and lifetime achievement distinctions in service operations. Dean Verma previously appeared on Moore Impact in October 2024. After completing his first year as Dean of the Darla Moore School of Business, he shared reflections on his experience, his vision for the school’s future, and how to build on its history of success.Some topics include:Stronger reputational brand for the whole school Darla Moore Alumni features Developing leadership certificate program Formalizing leadership training in the classroom Learning to be a follower, team member and peer in leadership initiativesCreating pathways for USC students outside of business school to gain business knowledge Cross college partnerships in bringing diversity to the classroom Progress in new faculty hires Dean Verma’s own research developing index for aging societyLearn more about Dean Rohit Verma hereLearn more about the Darla Moore School herePhoto Courtesy: LinkedIn Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 31 Translating Military Research into Corporate ImpactHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Paul Bilese, Professor of Managementand Department ChairDr. Paul D. Bliese is the Jeff B. Bates Professor of Management and Chair of the Management Department at the Darla Moore School of Business. A former U.S. Army Colonel and research psychologist, he spent 22 years at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, where he directed studies on stress, leadership, and soldier well-being, including oversight of the Army’s Mental Health Advisory Team program in Iraq and Afghanistan. His academic work bridges military and corporate contexts, advancing organizational research, leadership development, and statistical methods, and he currently serves as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of Organizational Research Methods.This is Paul’s first appearance on the Moore Impact Podcast. Topics include:Data transparency and speedy application in military settingFeedback decision making in militaryShould academic research be operating faster? Using research data sets for instructional method Understanding engagement data as early warning sign for turnover Parallels between military research and corporate research when looking at group dynamics How much of an individual's morale is influenced by a group? Toxic individuals effect in workplaceEmerging leaders versus intentional leaders in corporate setting Developing undergraduate leadership skills Social aspect of work performance To learn more about Paul Bilese, click here.To learn more about the Darla Moore School of Business, click here.Photo Courtesy: Babbel Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

EPIC Policy Briefs: Recent Research in School Free Lunch Programs and Baby-Friendly Hospital DesignationsHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Dr. Orgul Ozturk, Department Chair, EconomicsDr. Orgul Demet Ozturk is the department chair and professor of economics in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Her academic research interests are in applied microeconomics fields, specifically labor economics and health economics. Ozturk has written articles on the effects of labor market regulations and minimum wages on female employment, effectiveness of supported employment programs for developmentally disabled, the relationship between occupation choice and welfare independence, and the effects of maternal employment and welfare use on children’s cognitive outcomes. Orgul was on Season 2 Episode 1 to talk about long term impact of teacher incentive pay programs. In this visit, she focused on the two recent papers she had accepted for publication. But first, we talked about the academic structure of approved research, methodologies, submission for publication, peer review, and the importance of the structure. Topics include:Where data comes from and how research is designedThe Review & Resubmit (R&R) process in academic researchWhat academic journals are and what their business model consists ofPeer Reviewers and what their incentives areCommunity Eligibility Provision (free school lunch) and recent findingsThe connections between free school lunch and community food banksThe Economic Policy Center’s purpose and productsBaby-friendly certified hospitals and the outcomes therein.To learn more about Centers at the Darla Moore School, click here.To learn more about the Darla Moore School of Business, click here.Photo Courtesy: University of South Carolina Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 29The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Recent International Business Changes Associated with itHostDr. Kasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant Professor, ManagementGuestDr. Chris Yenkey, Associate Professor, International BusinessChris Yenkey is an associate professor in the Sonoco International Business Department at the Univ. of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business and a core faculty member of the Rule of Law Collaborative at the Univ. of South Carolina School of Law. Prior to joining the Moore School in 2016, Prof. Yenkey was an assistant professor of organizations and markets at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2011-2016, where he was the John E. Jueck Faculty Fellow from 2015-2016 and held courtesy appointments in the departments of Sociology and African Studies. Chris appeared on Moore Impact Season 2 Episode 6 when we talked about government interference in markets and corruption in African nations. In this episode, Dr. Yenkey revisits some of the corruption symptoms but we start with neoliberalism and how the policies of Reagan and Thatcher shaped the globalism that blossomed in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some topics include:Global trade fueled by neoliberalismThe Corrupt Foreign Practices ActThe Blanche memo and how the Justice Department will now address the Corrupt Foreign Practices ActChallenges for businesses given the administration’s new stanceExpectations in international marketsConsequences of international businesses changing their behaviorThe World Bank and the International Monetary FundChina’s approach to international lending and how it has changed the global lending landscape.Learn more about Dr. Chris Yenkey hereLearn more about the Darla Moore School herePhoto Credit: Corporate Compliance Insights Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 28Qatalyst Health and other Startups Fostered into Fruition at the Moore SchoolHostDr. Kasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant Professor, ManagementGuestBrandon Mendez, Clinical Assistant Professor, FinanceBrandon Mendez is a clinical assistant professor of finance at the Darla Moore School of Business. He teaches courses in corporate finance and investments. His professional experience includes time in financial services, internal auditing, controllership, and management consulting. He has previously served in the U.S. Navy as a naval flight officer.Brandon earned his Ph.D in finance from Florida State University. His research interests are in corporate and labor finance. He has a particular interest in the art market and its function. Brandon teaches courses in corporate finance and investments.We discussed SOS eCharging and I couldn’t remember the partner’s name, only Mac Whittle. Don Mills is the business partner and Founder and President of SOS eCharging. Watch the demo video here.Some topics include:Brandon’s involvement with Qatalyst and the challenge posed by Jeff SavageThe evolution of Qatalyst through contest wins and grant fundingThe future for Qatalyst and the opportunity for DMSB to stay engagedSOS eCharging and the evolution through project work of that ideaComparable businesses and how companies get off the groundSC Nexus and energy grid infrastructureThe business model for SOS eCharging and the possibilitiesTo learn more about Qatalyst Health click hereTo learn more about SOS eCharging click hereTo learn more about the Faber Center for Entrepreneurship click here.Learn more about the Darla Moore School herePhoto Credit: KMS Software Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 27What is the Fed? with Jason DeBackerHostDr. Kasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant Professor, ManagementGuestDr. Jason DeBacker, Associate Professor, EconomicsWhen last we had him on Moore Impact, Jason DeBacker helped us understand the On Big Beautiful Bill’s positives and negatives. He also talked about the impact of protectionist policies on trade. In this episode, we ask him to explain the Federal Reserve and its role in economic policy.Jason M. DeBacker is an associate professor in the Department of Economics at the Darla Moore School of Business. His research interests lie in the areas of public finance and macroeconomics. He has published papers on these topics in the Journal of Financial Economics, the Journal of Law and Economics, the Journal of Public Economics, the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and other outlets. From 2009 to 2012, he worked as a financial economist in the Office of Tax Analysis at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.Topics in this discussion include:What is the Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve’s mandate and the tools it uses to fulfill itTreasury bonds and interest ratesThe 2008 economic crisis and the Fed’s responseCOVID and the Fed’s behaviorHow the consumer is affected by the Fed’s behaviorsThe structure of the Federal ReserveJason’s newest book project on the economics of longer lifespansTo learn more about Jason DeBacker click here.Learn more about the Darla Moore School hereEpisode picture courtesy TheBalance.com Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore

Season 2 Episode 24Case Competitions, Study Abroad, and other ways the Moore School prepares Graduates for their Future CareersHostDr. Kasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant Professor, ManagementGuestGrantland Rogers, recent alum from DMSBThe Moore School experience was covered in Episode Season 2 Episode 17 with Laurel and Trey, both Real Estate majors with some entrepreneurship coursework. Here we hear from Grantland Rogers, a recent graduate of the Moore School’s International Business program with a major in Finance and also the South Carolina Honors College. The general business principles are easily accessible across the Moore School but the application of those principles varies widely depending on the coursework, the activities, and the careers our students choose.Topics in this discussion include:Finding his way to the Moore School with some help from former Dean, Dr. Peter BrewsThe Honors College connection and special coursesThe liberal arts education and its valueStudy abroad and the opportunities and challenges therewithCase competitions and how they complement the academic experienceHow the general principles of business are applied across a spectrum of opportunities at the Moore SchoolGrantland’s Honors thesis work on implementing AI in small financial advisory firmsSoftware implementations and how firms can approach AI projectsGrantland’s new job in consulting with EYTechnical and case study interviews and how the Moore School prepares students for themTo learn more about the International Business major at the Moore School click here.To meet Grantland Rogers on LinkedIn click here.Learn more about the Darla Moore School here Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore