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Article ItemExperts explain Federal Reserve Board Meeting, potential interest rate cuts , article
The Federal Reserve is meeting at the end of July, under the watchful and expectant eye of the entire financial world. While many were expecting more aggressive interest rate cuts throughout 2024, the Fed has taken a more cautious approach, with inflation slowly falling and unemployment rates remaining steadily low. What should we expect for the rest of the year, and how will it impact both the economy and, potentially, the 2024 election? Virginia Tech economist David Bieri and finance expert Andrew MacKinlay offer perspective on how we arrived where we are and what is to come.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
Article ItemReed Nagel named assistant vice president of finance and director of procurement , article
Nagel joined the university in 2017 and current serves as associate director of procurement for goods, services, and information technology. His appointment takes effect July 25.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Supreme Court decisions, first presidential debate, impacts of summer heat and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
Article ItemHector Tzavellas named H.H.H. Faculty Fellow in Economics , article
A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2021, Tzavellas is a theorist working on network theory – a rapidly growing field of research with wide applications for analyzing economic behaviors and outcomes
Date: May 20, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Trump trial wrapping up, Baltimore bridge demolition, Memorial Day preps, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including former president Trump's hush money trial, the demolition of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Memorial Day, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 20, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts for 2024 Paris Summer Olympics , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews surrounding a variety of topics and research ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Video ItemEating contest emphasizes important economic principle , video
Undergrads got to experience the law of diminishing returns first hand in this Department of Economics class. Participants are chosen by their peers to eat as many Swiss cake rolls as time, or their stomachs, will allow.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Article ItemPop star as economic influencer: experts contextualize Taylor Swift’s album drop , article
Virginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten and Virginia Tech voice expert Ariana Wyatt provide insights into Taylor Swift's wide appeal and continuing status as an economic driver.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents get up-close lessons in economics and more at SXSW conference , article
Twelve students from The Economics of Start-Ups course traveled to the SXSW Conference and Festivals over spring break.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert explains how investment and interest have created ‘virtuous cycle’ for women’s March Madness , article
As March Madness tips off this week, the men’s NCAA Tournament is not the only game in town drawing big interest, ratings, and betting. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech collegiate associate professor in the Department of Economics, explains how investment and interest in women’s basketball has created a “virtuous cycle” spurring growth in one another to help close the gender equity gap.
Date: Mar 19, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech alumna advocates for women's advancement in data science , article
Ewa Kleczyk ’08, who received her Ph.D. in economics through a joint program between the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Department of Economics, is a long-time mentor and advocate of women in STEM and in the data science field.
Date: Mar 14, 2024 -
Article ItemValentine's Day experts available: Keys to successful relationships, the science behind romantic feelings, flower care and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding Valentine's Day topics. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 12, 2024 -
Article ItemEconomist shares advice for managing your budget for Valentine’s Day , article
On Valentine’s Day, people celebrate their relationships with friends, family, or a significant other. Often, the expression of affection involves monetary expenditures. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech professor in the Department of Economics, provides valuable insight on effectively managing a budget around the holiday.
Date: Feb 09, 2024 -
Article ItemSuper Bowl experts: The big game, Taylor Swift's impact, a new era of ads, healthy eats, and more , article
For most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food and entertainment take center stage. Ahead of the big game, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL and gender bias, a new era of marketing, gambling, healthy snacks, and more.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: U.S. soldiers killed in drone strike, Super Bowl LVIII, tax season, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
Article Item2024 headlines in the news - Virginia Tech experts available , article
Looking ahead to 2024 headlines in the news, Virginia Tech has the following experts available for interviews to help with your reporting. Please let us know if you’re interested in connecting with any of them. Thanks for your consideration!
Date: Jan 24, 2024 -
Article ItemHoliday story ideas: Smart toy safety, managing holiday stress, economics of Christmas music, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews on holiday related topics. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
Article ItemExperts available: Government shutdown looming, winter weather outlook, holiday travel, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
Article ItemStudy aims to remove barriers to veterans seeking mental health services , article
Sergio Ernesto Barrera, assistant economics professor, has received a two-year Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services Research Grant from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Article ItemExperts available: Still no House speaker, cryptocurrency and white-collar crime, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 09, 2023
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