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MBA Student Research Helps Small Business

A team of College of Business graduate students won the Florida Student Project of the Year award at the 2016 America’s SBDC Conference.

Oct. 20, 2016

Economic Report: New Study Surveys Changes in American Jobs

The Pew Research Center recently released a comprehensive study, which examines 30 years of data to understand how economic change is affecting the workplace.

Oct. 14, 2016

Trails, Greenways Offer Economic, Health Benefits to Communities

A study by the Outdoor Industry Association found the U.S. outdoor recreation sector as a whole generates $643 billion in direct spending.

Oct. 12, 2016

Childhood Poverty Can Have Lifelong Effects

One in five children, both nationally and in the region, live below the poverty line, which for a household of four is about $24,000.

Oct. 10, 2016

Harper: Economy Improving, But Some Challenges Remain

The labor market is strengthening and the housing market is healthy, but challenges still lie ahead for the national and regional economies.

Oct. 06, 2016

Economic Report: Why the Fed Has Kept Interest Rates Low for So Long

Dr. Rick Harper discusses why the Federal Reserve has been reluctant to raise interest rates in recent years.

Sep. 30, 2016

To Improve the Economy, Close the Digital Divide

The digital divide arguably impacts many fundamental aspects of life in a modern society, including economic equality, social mobility and economic growth.

Sep. 28, 2016

Communal Spirit Contributes to Pensacon’s Popularity, Success

Study shows that the lure of the three-day pop culture convention lies as much with its sense of community as it does with its commodity.

Sep. 28, 2016

Study: Betting On Preseason Games? Back the Underdogs

Research conducted by a pair of UWF business professors found that bettors seeking consistent returns during the upcoming NBA preseason might want to fight the urge to back the favorite.

Sep. 27, 2016

Economic Report: Fed Delay Interest Rate Hike Again

Despite expectations that they would raise interest rates, the Federal Reserve held rates once again this week.

Sep. 23, 2016

Addressing Infant Mortality Starts with Reducing Preterm Births

Compared to other developed nations, the United States ranked 27th in infant mortality in 2013 and 12th in 1960.

Sep. 20, 2016

Economic Report: Household Incomes Rise; Fewer Families Live in Poverty

In 2015, household income grew at the fastest rate on record, the poverty rate fell faster than at any point since 1968, and the uninsured rate continued to fall.

Sep. 16, 2016

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