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Virginia Tech’s Center for Future Work Places and Processes launches , articleThe newly formed center uses transdisciplinary research related to the design, development, and deployment of future work spaces, processes, and domains, with an emphasis on human-centered approaches to focus on the individual and the broader workplace.
Date: Jan 25, 2023 -
Video ItemVirginia Seafood Industry Boosts State’s Economy by $1.1 Billion , video
The Virginia seafood industry is one of the oldest industries in the United States and one of the commonwealth’s largest. The economic contributions of this industry exceeded $1.1 billion for the commonwealth in 2019, according to a new economic impact analysis conducted by the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center of Virginia Tech.
Date: Jan 09, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech economics expert available to discuss potential impact of railroad strike on holiday travel plans, prices for goods , articleA potential strike by a large swatch of railroad unions over quality-of-life conditions in a post-COVID29 world could make holiday travel plans by rail passengers difficult, said economist Sudipta Sarangi.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 -
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Examining COVID’s impact on home-court advantages , articleJadrian Wooten, a collegiate associate professor in the Department of Economics, and two colleagues conducted research to determine whether fan restrictions during the 2020-21 basketball season impacted traditional home-court advantages often enjoyed by teams playing in home venues. Their research told them that fans matter when it comes to winning and losing.
Date: Nov 03, 2022 -
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Inventory surplus drives early holiday shopping deals, expert says , articleA surplus of consumer goods at retail stores nationwide means holiday shoppers might find some of the best deals now. Virginia Tech expert Jadrian Wooten says it’s an interesting economics puzzle and makes a lot of sense in the broad scheme of things.
Date: Oct 18, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech alumnus addresses foreign policy challenges at the U.S. Department of State , articleExperiences and relationships in Virginia Tech's Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics prepared Thomas Debass for the global stage.
Date: Sep 25, 2022 -
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Calculating costs of a hurricane challenging, economics expert says , articleCalculating the costs of the damages from Hurricane Fiona, particularly in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, will be “no easy task,” according to Jadrian Wooten, a collegiate assistant professor of economics at Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 20, 2022 -
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Is pumpkin spice basic? No, it’s economics, expert says , articlePumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu – and a Virginia Tech economist says the sudden desire for pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon treats this time of year is a great example of how scarcity, and emotion, can drive seasonal demand for a product.
Date: Sep 08, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Gwyneth Schloer tackles five degrees in five years , articleGwyneth Schloer is is receiving undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering, economics, and Spanish. She is working toward two graduate degrees as well, while also working for Northrup Grumman.
Date: May 09, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech economists react to 12-month inflation uptick, release of the Consumer Price Index , articleThe release of the March 2022 Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor of Statistics showed a 41-year-old high mark in inflation. Virginia Tech economists Alec Smith and Shaowen Luo spoke about the effects of the increase.
Date: Apr 14, 2022 -
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Department of Economics wins American Economic Association Diversity and Inclusion Award , articleThe award recognizes academic departments and organizations demonstrating outstanding achievement in diversity and inclusion practices.
Date: Mar 18, 2022 -
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Career change turns up aces for Virginia Tech alumnus , articleTired of working an 8-to-5 job and feeling an itch to pursue his passion, Adam Hendrix gave up a job working for a government contractor to become a professional poker player. For this 2015 Virginia Tech alumnus with a degree in economics from the College of Science, the gamble continues to pay off.
Date: Feb 10, 2022 -
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‘Good Economics for Hard Times’: Kellogg Center to host Nobel prize in economics winner , articleRenowned economist Esther Duflo will deliver the 2022 Virginia Tech PPE Distinguished Public Lecture on Feb. 16. The livestream event is free and open to the public.
Date: Feb 07, 2022 -
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Matthew Kovach named H.H.H. Faculty Fellow in Economics by Board of Visitors , articleA member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2017, Kovach is an economic theorist working on behavioral models of decision theory with focus not necessarily on building rational models of individual decision-making, but realistic models of human decision-making.
Date: Nov 23, 2021 -
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New study shows differences in how men and women perceive risks of COVID-19 pandemic , articleWhen survey responders were asked during a Virginia Tech study to rate their fear of the pandemic on a sliding scale, nearly 20 percent of women chose the highest possible option compared with 9.3 percent of men. However, previous studies have shown that men are more likely to experience severe illness or die of COVID-19.
Date: Nov 11, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech researchers garner NSF grant to connect AI with urban planning to improve decision making and service delivery , articleUsing cities' data collection and algorithm deployment, this project will develop creative solutions to urban planning processes that have previously relied on traditional, analog approaches and potentially catalyze AI startup activity in the urban planning field.
Date: Oct 21, 2021 -
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First-year cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the North Carolina game , articleFirst-year cadets Jack Bonner, John Mayes, and Luke Webb will receive the flags at Friday night’s football game against North Carolina.
Date: Sep 02, 2021 -
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New research finds gender differences in fear and risk perception during COVID-19 , articleThe researchers, Sheryl Ball and Alec Smith, conducted an online survey in April of 2020 to measure emotions, behaviors and expectations connected to gender and the pandemic.
Date: Aug 25, 2021 -
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Experts in philosophy, politics, and economics to convene for Kellogg Center workshop Aug. 13 , articleThe one-day workshop will feature a select group of scholars who conduct research at the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics.
Date: Aug 10, 2021 -
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Fifth year of College of Science Dean’s Discovery Fund supports faculty research , articleNow in its fifth year, the Virginia Tech College of Science Lay Nam Chang Dean’s Discovery Fund recently announced research awards that will support such diverse projects as water quality, discovery of drugs for pain and viruses, mental health treatment, and economics forecasting.
Date: Jun 17, 2021
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