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'Curious Conversations' podcast: David Bieri talks about making sense of economic climates , articleBieri discussed the complexities of understanding economic climates, the role of government in providing certainty, and the interplay between economics and humanity.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
Video ItemTaste Buds: Ranking Ice Cream Price by Taste , video
In this classroom experiment designed to explore how consumers perceive quality in a crowded marketplace, students attempt to rank various ice cream products by price based solely on taste.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariff confusion, political violence, Easter symbols, true crime popularity, World Quantum Day, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the economic impact of President Trump's tariff changes, the rise in political violence, the history of Easter symbols, why true crime is so popular, what World Quantum Day is, and more.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech economists weigh in on tariff impacts , articleGlobal stock markets are volatile as a result of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariff announcements. The big question now: Is the United States headed for a recession? The short answer from Virginia Tech economists and policy experts Jadrian Wooten, David Bieri, and Dimitris Tsarouhas is no, not yet, but we’re getting close. They break down the warning signs, how trade policy could tip the balance, and what it means for jobs, consumers, and the broader economy.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
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Economic expert on auto tariffs, motives and consequences , articlePresident Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks, and parts such and engines and transmissions. Virginia Tech global finance expert David Bieri answered questions about potential positive and negative effects of the tariffs for the auto industry, auto workers, and consumers.
Date: Apr 01, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariffs & farmers, economics of scam texts, U.S. cash warning, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tarriffs, warnings the U.S. cash flow could run out, spring cleaning, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 24, 2025 - -
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Students get front-row seats to New York Fashion Week , articleTwo Virginia Tech students swapped classrooms for catwalks, going behind the scenes of one of the most prestigious events in the fashion world — New York Fashion Week — through an all-expenses-paid program designed to give students an insider’s look at the fashion industry.
Date: Mar 07, 2025 - -
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Record-high egg prices lead to panic buying, economist explains why , articleAmericans are witnessing record-high egg prices in stores, resulting in panic buying and shortages across the country. Virginia Tech economist, Jadrian Wooten, explains the factors behind these high prices and the panicked consumer response.
Date: Feb 25, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Looming effects of tariffs, D.C. helicopter-plane collision, Super Bowl, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including Trump's looming tariffs, the plane-helicopter collision in D.C., the Super Bowl, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 - -
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Journalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , articleWith the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech research continues to grow federal support , articleVirginia Tech was responsible for almost half of the growth in federally sponsored research expenditures in Virginia’s institutions of higher education in fiscal year 2023, according to the National Science Foundation’s latest Higher Education Research and Development survey.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Syrian revolution, winter weather, 'Wicked', holiday shopping tips, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the shocking Syrian revolution, winter weather forecasts, the economics of "Wicked", gifts to encourage STEM, holiday shopping cybersecurity tips and more.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Holiday shopping days, Biden pardons Hunter, '100 Days of Solitude', understanding neurdivergence, recycling plastics, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the growing collection of shopping holidays, President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, the new Netflix show "One Hundred Years of Solitude", understanding and accommodating neurodivergence, recycling plastic waste, and more.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Thanksgiving travel, politics at the table, Trump's cabinet appointments, hurricane impacts on forests, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding Thanksgiving topics and issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Economy and voters, future of alliances, power in transition, COP29, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss topics in the news, including voters' dissatisfaction with the economy, the future of U.S. alliances under Trump, the consequences of power in transition, how to navigate politics at family events, the upcoming COP29 conference, and more.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 - -
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Long-term impact of Hurricane Helene on Virginia agriculture could reach $630 million, Virginia Tech analysis shows , articleAgricultural economist John Bovay calculated the future income losses to farmers and ripple effects to the regional economy to help guide state and federal aid. The total includes the financial impact to agriculture, forestry, and related industries.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 - -
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Why voters are dissatisfied with the economy despite growth, according to an economic expert , articleVoter discontent with the economy helped fuel former President Donald Trump’s victory at the polls Tuesday over Vice President Kamala Harris. This discontent has persisted despite improving indicators of economic strength. Virginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten explains how "a lot of people’s day-to-day experiences are telling them something completely different" from economic indicators.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 - -
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Daylight saving time: Economic expert explains risks and benefits , articleThe necessity of daylight saving time has often been questioned and criticized. Virginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten discusses why the retail industries want to keep daylight saving time, the problems associated with it, and at least one justification for leaving it be.
Date: Nov 01, 2024 - -
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New College of Science STEM education center awards instructional teaching grants , articleIn an effort to encourage innovation in teaching methodologies, four projects were selected as grant recipients in the new awards from the Center for Advancing Undergraduate Science Education.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 - -
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Experts: Why we tip, and why impact of eliminating taxes on tips would be minimal , articleEliminating taxes on tips — an idea supported by both major party 2024 presidential candidates — could benefit some service workers but the overall impact may not be that dramatic. Virginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten discusses the potential economic impact, while economist Sheryl Ball discusses the psychology behind tipping.
Date: Sep 18, 2024 -
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