Cornell’s expertise in research, technology and business education translates into meaningful impacts in communities around the world. Our mission extends beyond the classroom, helping entrepreneurs access the research and mentorship they need to start and grow successful businesses.
Commitment to Economic Impact & Entrepreneurship
Research and engagement
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Thought Leaders in Economic Impact & Entrepreneurship

The gig economy
Louis Hyman has written about the rise of consultants, temps, freelancers and day laborers.
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Food Marketing and Distribution
Miguel I. Gómez is an expert in global food supply chains and food value chains.
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Health tech
MacArthur fellow Deborah Estrin is trailblazing the use of mobile devices and data to address social challenges.
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Emerging Technology
Sarah Kreps’ teaching and research focus on the intersection of international politics, technology and national security.
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Climate change
Behavioral economist Jawad Addoum is uncovering the effect of extreme temperatures on company earnings.
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Economic Behavior
Ori Heffetz is an expert on consumption and studies the psychological, social and cultural aspects of economic behavior.
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Social Influence
Vanessa Bohns studies help-seeking, social influence, compliance, consent and why it’s so hard to say no.
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Transforming business
Karan Girotra collaborates with companies building new business models in the areas of urban living, smart transportation and e-commerce.
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Corporate Disclosures
Mani Sethuraman studies the effects of corporate disclosures on capital markets.
Learn moreCornell’s Local Economic Impact
Cornell’s dedication to the local community, demonstrated through engagement and contribution of resources, is one reason Ithaca is consistently ranked among the top small cities in the nation.
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$4.7MProperty taxes paid
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$334MPurchasing in Tompkins and adjacent counties
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$7.2MLocal contributions to governments, Ithaca City School District, non-profit organizations, and public transit support
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$357MExternal federal, state and corporate research funding spent locally