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Ever notice how some people naturally take charge in meetings, even if they aren’t necessarily the most experienced or knowledgeable? Psychologists call this the "Babble Hypothesis" – the idea that quantity of speech drives perceptions of leadership status. New research co-authored by Michael Johnson in the LSU Rucks Department of Management explores unanswered questions behind this leadership phenomenon, with novel findings for employees and managers alike.
The Louisiana Economy Forecasting Model, maintained by the Department of Economics, provides economic forecasts for Louisiana and the state’s nine metropolitan areas for the current quarter and three quarters ahead. The forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2025 through the third quarter of 2026 suggest continuing slow growth in state economic activity and employment.
The Rucks Department of Management at the E. J. Ourso College of Business acknowledges outstanding students as Rucks Fellows. These students are chosen by the faculty and represent the highest level of academic achievement among senior management majors in any of the department's concentrations. To be eligible, a student must be among the top graduating seniors in the management curriculum based on their grade-point average; honorees are announced in the fall and spring semesters.