Providing a street-level perspective on welfare reform, a new study reveals a world of struggle for people living in Philadelphia row houses, where many residents contend with long histories of drug addiction and alcoholism and where their lives did not improve.
Untrained interviewers and too much small talk can result in poor hires and promotions.
Consumer demand for value will persist after economic recovery, leading to bankruptcy for some firms if they don’t adjust positioning. But firms can thrive with two strategies--"just good enough" and "altered amotization" say marketing experts at TCU and LSU.
Jason Wasserman uncovers one of the biggest problems with how social assistance programs deal with the problem across the country.
While the Leading Index for Indiana (LII) for December continues "its unenergetic climb," for the first time since its release in October of last year, the state economic indicator was higher than it was a year earlier.
The nation’s top lobbyist remarked recently that America’s infrastructure is “running out of capacity,” and that it is time to boost public investment in infrastructure, including the world beneath, to help catapult the country out of the worst recession in 70 years. To upgrade existing lines in need of repair, companies must have a precise map of where they run.
A homeowner’s station in life and personal spending beliefs and habits are important indicators of the borrower’s potential for home-mortgage default, say researchers in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business.
UC Berkeley real estate expert Kenneth Rosen discusses his policy and reform proposals at the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission’s first public hearing.
As shareholders of publicly traded companies look ahead to corporate board elections this spring, new research at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business suggests that a lack of enthusiasm for slated directors can affect stock prices and lead to management turnovers.
Consumers – especially women -- felt slightly more stress concerning their debt during December, but the increase was relatively small considering their holiday shopping spree, a new survey suggests.
With job satisfaction rates at a record low Loyola University Health System expert helps individuals and businesses stay healthy during difficult times.
The opening of a Walmart store in Chicago's Austin neighborhood in early 2006 has not increased retail activity or employment opportunities, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Loyola University Chicago.
How much can the president influence the economy? Not as much as many people think, says Robert Whaples, chair and professor of economics at Wake Forest University. “It is important to realize that economic growth and unemployment trends are determined by the decisions and interactions of billions of individuals around the globe."
“Liberals will be remembering that the President was elected on a mandate of change and a promise of bipartisanship,” says David Coates, professor of political science at Wake Forest University and the author of “A Liberal Tool Kit: Progressive Answers to Conservative Arguments.”
As Americans start thinking about New Year’s resolutions, such as getting physically fit, a Baylor University consumer behavior expert suggests Americans resolve to get in good financial shape, as well. Jim Roberts's advice includes focusing on four savings goals in 2010.
The bills now rolling in for the holiday season can be a good incentive to start budgeting for next Christmas, according to a Kansas State University personal financial planning expert.
States with small governments, low taxes and labor market freedom enjoy greater benefits from natural resource development than states with large and intrusive government policies, according to a new study by a Florida State University researcher.
Studied over an extended period of time, publicly traded stocks of companies led by entrepreneurs consistently outperform non-entrepreneurs by a wide margin, according to research by Babson Associate Professor Joel M. Shulman published in the November issue of The Investment Professional.
As the national discussion of health care focuses on costs, a new study from North Carolina State University shows that it might be more accurate to think of health care spending as an investment that can spur economic growth. The study also shows that government projections of health care costs and financing may be unduly pessimistic.
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke coined the phrase "the Great Moderation" back in 2004 to refer to the relative stability of the U.S. economy over the previous two decades. Many believe "The Great Recession" of the past two years has jolted the economy out of its moderate mode and back into a state of high volatility. Washington University in St. Louis economist James Morley disagrees. He argues the Great Moderation is alive and well and will help the economy recovery from this latest financial shock.
Measures being proposed by the U.S. Climate Action Partnership to curb greenhouse gas emissions are unlikely to affect potential long-term economic growth in the United States, according to a study by RTI International.
Changes in federal policy can increase the effectiveness of a key national asset in job creation: university-based research parks and technology incubators, according to U.S. Senate testimony today by Brian Darmody, president of the Association of University Research Parks and a University of Maryland associate vice president. He offered a 5-point plan.
As 2009 winds down, the nation continues to struggle with a brutal economy, leading to a rise in the number of patients who are unemployed and overwhelmed by medical bills. Experts at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center offer these tips for coping.
Statement from ASCE President, Blaine D. Leonard, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE.
Retailers have reason for good cheer during the last weeks of this holiday shopping season: Americans continued to feel less stress about their debts in November, according to a new survey.
Leading experts will discuss ways to improve survey design and data collection in developing economies when they meet Dec. 10-11 at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. for “Survey Design and Measurement in Development Economics,” a conference presented by the University of Chicago, the World Bank and Yale University.
Home prices have been in a funk since 2006, but a new study by University of Iowa researchers shows that real estate is still an important part of a diversified and stable long-term investment portfolio, even after the bubble burst.
Research parks’ role in job creation will be the focal point this Wednesday, December 9th as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hears testimony on Senate Bill 583 Building A Stronger America Act.
Anjan Thakor, finance professor at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis, will present a new theory on the causes of the financial crisis to a meeting of the New York Federal Reserve Bank on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
It's a bad time to be a working-class man with no college education. Such men have borne the brunt of job losses since 2007, and new research finds that men are 61 percent less likely to be happy in a marriage if they work fewer hours than their wives.
A summit of leaders in international philanthropy and higher education reflects an emerging, under-recognized trend: Increased efforts by major foundations to accelerate social and economic development by funding civic engagement at global colleges and universities.
Women’s contributions to family earnings leapt during the first year of the recession, marking the largest single-year increase in the past decade, a new report from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire has found.
This December 9th Project Homeless Connect will give people experiencing homelessness a chance to turn their lives around. The event is part of National Project Homeless Connect Week (December 7-13) which is being marked in San Francisco and dozens of other cities around the U.S.
Nearly 60 percent of the 375,000 borrowers who qualify to have their loan modifications completed by the end of 2009 have either submitted incomplete paperwork or none at all. Technology may be needed to help curb this problem.
The November Business Conditions Index for the Mid-America region, a leading economic indicator from a survey of supply managers in a nine-state area, slumped to its lowest level since May of this year.
Even after the stock market plunged in 2008, Moravian College's student-run, Amrhein Fund's losses were not catastrophic, unlike many college endowment funds.
The Leading Index for Indiana (LII) for October edged up from the month before, due largely to the relatively large up-tick in the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) and a rise in the value of unfilled orders in the auto sector. Additional evidence from the auto industry shows a sector still in the doldrums.
Retail experts in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business are forecasting fewer deep discounts this holiday shopping season and encouraging value seekers to hit their favorite stores early.
The key issue is not whether the official recession is over, argues economics professor Steve Fazzari, but whether the economy can generate the growth necessary to put many of the unemployed back to work again.
As millions of baby boomers prepare to retire, “the inevitable talent drain threatens to alter the national economy,” said Ithaca College sociologist Stephen Sweet.
Succession planning should be an ongoing process for boards of directors, not a periodic activity.
Butler University Economics Professor Bill Rieber says while we're seeing some positive indications the recession is over, many uncertainties remain. Rieber offers tips for businesses on how to approach this uncertain economic time.
While American consumers still worry about the amount of money they owe, a new survey shows their level of stress concerning debts has declined for a third straight month.
The Annual Real Estate & Economics Symposium is presented by the Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics at the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. As foreclosures continue and prices remain flat, this gathering of industry leaders and professionals examines current insights into the real estate market’s recovery and future. This year’s sessions will include a close look at today’s residential market, news for investors considering re-entering the market, and what’s next for the commercial real estate market.
U.S. auto sales in October equaled an annualized rate of 10 million vehicles. That’s a steep drop from the 17 million cars sold each year from 1991-2007. Not even a robust recovery from the recession is expected to boost sales near previous highs. Bailouts, bankruptcies and cash for clunkers have helped keep the industry afloat this year. Yet, the reality of too many factories and workers remains as demand continues to dip. Supply chain expert Panos Kouvelis says auto makers need to keep the brakes on production and proceed with caution.
More than 100 bank failures. Unemployment tops 10 percent. Gas prices rise. The dollar dives. House prices tumble. And if you thought 2009 stunk, wait till you see 2010. Steven Kyle, a Cornell associate professor of applied economics and management known for his often-accurate forecasts, will provide his economic prognosis for the coming year at Cornell University’s annual Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference Tuesday, Dec. 8.
The Fox School of Business at Temple University and the National Association of Seed Venture Funds (NASVF) have released a new survey indicating that about half of the organizations polled reported that 25 percent of their portfolio is in-loss.
The 2008 financial crisis prompted a renewed interest among economists to construct an “early warning system” but a new study concludes that out of 65 potential causes of a global economic meltdown, few factors would have predicted the severity of the crisis across a multitude of countries.
Fraudulent companies find innovative ways to fudge the numbers, making it hard to tell something is wrong by looking at their financial statements – until now. A new warning system sees through accounting tricks by evaluating nonfinancial measures. If a company says its profits are up, but it is losing staff, something is wrong.
Internationally known economists meet to exchange ideas at the 2009 Northeast Universities Development Consortium (NEUDC) Conference on Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8.
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