Economists like to tell us that “economics is everywhere,” but can you also find it in Star Wars?
Senior economics and finance double major Bailey Hackenberry thinks so. His new website Economics of Star Wars , created with Matthew Rousu , dean of Susquehanna’s Sigmund Weis School of Business, uses more than 30 clips from the many Star Wars movies, as well as Disney+ series The Mandalorian , to demonstrate economics principles.
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Giant jab - What a vaccine means for America's economy | Finance & economics | The Economist
O N NOVEMBER 9TH the end of the coronavirus pandemic came into tantalising sight. Pfizer and BioNTech announced that their vaccine was more effective than expected. Investors' hopes for a stronger economy sent stockmarkets soaring. Ten-year Treasury yields neared 1%, levels last seen in March (see article ).
Even before the vaccine news broke, the speed of America's economic bounceback was exceeding forecasts and surpassing others in the rich world. In April the IMF reckoned that GDP would shrink by 6% in 2020. It now projects a decline of 4%. Unemployment peaked at 14.7% in April; in June the Federal Reserve had expected it to still be around 9% by the end of the year. It went on to fall below that rate only two months later. In October it stood at 6.9%.
Buttonwood - Could the vaccine help ailing emerging-market shares?
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A N INDIAN ECONOMIC official once remarked to Buttonwood that his country's economy does best when the rest of the world does well—but not too well. India's exports benefit from global growth. But when the world economy gains too much momentum, interest rates and oil prices can rise uncomfortably high, hobbling a country that is a net importer of both capital and crude.
Virtual Illinois Farm Economics Summit set for December | News Tribune
The University of Illinois Extension and the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics are holding a virtual Illinois Farm Economics Summit in December.
The summit is designed for farm operators, lenders, land owners and other agribusiness professionals.
There will be webinars from 11 am. to noon Dec. 1, Dec. 4, Dec. 8, Dec. 11 and Dec. 15. There will be a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A.
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Reconciliation Economics: What Joe Biden's Victory Means for Companies and Business Leaders -
Thanks to narrow victories in major swing states, Joe Biden will become the next President of the United States, but this won’t mean the end of uncertainty for the U.S. economy. After all, Donald Trump has filed lawsuits alleging election fraud and a judiciary battle is brewing that could last until early December.
After Biden is sworn in, he won’t have as much leeway without a clear Congressional majority, even if executive orders, his long experience in negotiating bipartisan agreements and Republican fatigue with partisanship could play a positive role. There are still changes to watch for under a Biden administration, especially for companies and business leaders.
The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News | New Businesses Navigate Pandemic Economics
Starting a new business on Martha’s Vineyard takes courage during the best of times. High rents, variable weather and seasonal fluctuations in customer traffic and staffing are among the challenges that face Island entrepreneurs in a normal year—and 2020 has been far from normal.
But even in the face of the pandemic, optimistic risk-takers have opened shops, galleries, restaurants and services on the Vineyard this year. And despite continuing economic and political uncertainty, several new business owners told the Gazette they’re glad they went ahead.
Amber wave - Demand for American grain is surging | Finance & economics | The Economist
T HE HARVEST rush in America's heartland is subsiding. More than 90% of the country's corn and soyabeans had been picked by November 8th. Crops moved from cart to trailer to grain elevator. Now a different kind of frenzy is taking hold.
Exports of American corn are poised to reach a record of 67.3m tonnes for the marketing year that began in September, according to forecasts by the United States Departure of Agriculture ( USDA ) published on November 10th. Demand for corn and soyabeans may push American stocks to their lowest levels in seven years.
Southard Bequest Supports Agricultural Economics Studies
JONESBORO – Leland Southard had a passion for agricultural economics, and he was more than happy to share his knowledge and experience with others during a career of more than 40 years.
"The College of Agriculture enjoys many strengths, and one of those is support from our donors, which in turn creates opportunities for students," notes Dr. Mickey Latour, dean. "As the college looks forward over the next decade, we will build upon the investments made by donors like Leland Southard to move the college towards a higher level of distinction."
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