This paper examines decision makers' ability to anticipate the effort and accuracy consequences of their decision strategies in multiattribute choice. Previous studies have examined experienced effort and accuracy associated with various strategies. However, if strategies are selected early in...

Financial analysts are among the most influential group of users of financial accounting information. Because the FASB has advocated usefulness as the "overriding criterion" (FASB, 1980, p.26) to judge accounting choices, accountants have a stake in understanding this important group of...

The AICPA's Special Committee on Financial Reporting has urged disclosure of relevant forward-looking and non-financial information to supplement conventional financial statements. We conduct an experiment consisting of 20 laboratory security markets with eight participants each to assess the...

This dissertation research focuses on modeling and evaluating multivariate uncertainties and the dependency between the uncertainties. Managing risk and making strategic decisions under uncertainty is critically important for both individual and corporate success. In this dissertation research,...

Texas’ Mass Emission Cap and Trade program is a mandatory Nitrous Oxide (NOx) abatement program for medium and large stationary sources located in the Houston-Galveston ozone non-attainment area. Effected companies are required to upgrade equipment to meet the current best achievable NOx...