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U.S. bank closures show existing regulations need stronger enforcement, says financial expert , articleThe abrupt closing of First Republic Bank stirred fresh anxieties about the security of the banking system, unfolding less than two months after the back-to-back, historically huge failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Virginia Tech finance expert George Morgan provides an analysis.
Date: May 08, 2023 -
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Pandemic-era Medicaid benefits expire, expert explains economic impact , articleAt the end of March, pandemic-expanded Medicaid eligibility expired, and states have begun reviewing the Medicaid rolls to remove those who no longer qualify, a process that could create new hardships for millions. Virginia Tech economics professor Jadrian Wooten explains what effects this change to Medicaid could bring about on both an individual and national level.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
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Provost leads delegation to India to inaugurate satellite office, develop new education and research collaborations , articleTraveling more than 2,400 miles across India, senior administrators and faculty members look to strengthen strategic partnerships with counterparts in the South Asia nation with the goals of increasing student and faculty exchange, joint research, dual degree programs, and other partnership activities.
Date: Apr 18, 2023 -
Video ItemWhat's Your Major? - Economics , video
Patrick shares about his studies in economics and his interest in math and politics.
Date: Apr 13, 2023 -
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Finance expert explains what the Silicon Valley Bank collapse means for the banking sector , articleVirginia Tech finance professor George Morgan explains the significance the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank for the U.S. banking sector and the federal government's efforts to rein in the crisis and reassure investors and customers.
Date: Mar 16, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech establishing India’s first dual degree master’s program in economics , articleStudents will take classes at Mumbai-based NMIMS, one of India's leading universities, and then complete their second year in Blacksburg. They will earn an Master of Science in economics from NMIMS and a Master of Arts in economics from Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 02, 2023 -
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Economics expert explains how consumer price reports show ‘inflation is not done yet’ , articleExpectations that inflation has eased fueled recent stock market gains, but results from two major price-tracking indexes came in higher than expected, dousing that optimism with cold water. David Bieri, an economics professor for Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs, answered a few questions about the persistence of inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to reverse it.
Date: Mar 01, 2023 -
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Economics expert available to speak about outlier repercussions of Russian invasion of Ukraine , articleThe one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine has left thousands dead or wounded, scores of buildings and infrastructure destroyed or damaged, and millions of people displaced. The economic damage from the war reaches far beyond the borders of Ukraine and Russia. Virginia Tech economist Djavad Salehi-Isfahani says there are other worries that are not making headlines around the world or attracting the attention of Ukrainian allies.
Date: Feb 24, 2023 -
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Economist to speak at College of Science’s J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series , articleThe lecture series will host its first talk of 2023 on March 1 with Matthew Jackson, the William D. Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University.
Date: Feb 23, 2023 -
Video ItemGaming the system of economic boom and bust , video
Economics professor Sheryl Ball leads students in a game that teaches them how market price bubbles form and burst. Students work in groups to come up with bidding strategies to try to earn as much money as possible, while gaining an appreciation of real-life economic markets.
Date: Feb 09, 2023 -
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Experts available: Super Bowl ads, chicken wings, the science behind hot sauce, and behavioral economics of sports , articleFor 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 the science behind your favorite hot sauce, how the Super Bowl has shaped the chicken wing industry, and what to watch for in those ever-so-entertaining commercials.
Date: Feb 08, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s Center for Future Work Places and Practices 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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