In the news: July Edition | Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics

In the news: July Edition

Posted on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024

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Each month, we will be highlighting Lang faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students in the news.

  • Dr. Timothy Dewhirst writes his piece for the Globe and Mail about the plethora of sports betting promotions that have crossed the line and should be considered offside. Read more here.
  • Professor Bruce McAdams writes to CBC that he isn't surprised that customers are starting to rebel against tip-flation. Read more here.
  • Professor Bruce McAdams writes to Global News about how tipping as a practice has evolved, particularly since the pandemic. Read more here.
  • Dr. Rumina Dhalla writes in Conversation Canada about how human composting is an emerging phenomenon changing the way people think about sustainable death care. Read more here.
  • Professor Leslie Legge writes in Conversation Canada, addressing Canada's housing crisis requiring a multi-faceted approach that includes increasing housing stocks, overcoming NIMBYism, and promoting homeownership. Read more here.
  • Professor Bruce McAdams talks to Alberta at Noon to discuss the increasing number of places people are prompted to leave gratuities. Listen here.
  • Dr. Timothy Dewhirts talks to CBC News about advertising regulations for cannabis stores. Read more here.
  • Professor Bruce McAdams speaks with Radio Canada Info about the ever-evolving nature of gratuities. Read more here.
  • Dr. Lianne Foti and Dr. Kathleen Rodenburg wrote in Conversation Canada about the urgent need for comprehensive ethical education after Canada's soccer drone scandal. Read more here.
  • Dr. Tirtha Dhar discusses solutions to Canada's housing crisis with City News Kitchener. Read more here.
  • Dr. Lianne Foti and Dr. Kathleen Rodenburg share their thoughts with Simi Sara about the Team Canada soccer drone scandal and how it has sparked a bigger discussion about cheating in sports. Listen here.

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