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Dr. John Connaughton gives economic update on WFAE

Podcast available of latest Babson Capital/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast
   July 10, 2014
Listen to faculty member John Connaughton's podcast on WFAE Charlotte Talks about the latest Babson Capital/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast. Under the direction of Dr. John Connaughton, the UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast has provided invaluable economic...

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Economic effects of the World Cup may result in losses, say researchers

Analysis over 50 years: Distracted workers pay attention to the game instead of work
   July 7, 2014
The World Cup has an economic effect on countries, according to an analysis of 50 years of nations' economic data compared with their Cup success over the same time period. UNC Charlotte Professor of Economics Craig Depken collaborated with Dennis Wilson...

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Faculty member's research with Harvard, Columbia in The Quarterly Journal of Economics

Study examines school segregation, education and crime in Charlotte schools
   July 3, 2014
Associate Professor Stephen Billings' work with colleagues from Harvard University Graduate School of Education and Columbia University Graduate School of Business looks at "School Segregation, Educational Attainment, and Crime: Evidence from the End of...

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Signs point to slight N.C. economic slowdown

   June 3, 2014
Several diverse factors will likely slow the U.S. and North Carolina economies during 2014, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state. “First, the Federal Reserve is continuing to taper its...

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Belk College honors outstanding faculty, staff

   April 25, 2014
The Belk College recently presented its annual awards to faculty and staff who have excelled in teaching, research and service. Linyun Yang assistant professor of marketing, received the Best Paper award for her paper “Distinctively Different: Exposure...

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Connaughton forecasts continued growth for N.C. Economy in 2014

   March 11, 2014
The North Carolina economy can expect continued growth in 2014, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state . In addition to confirming several key indicators of economic strength, including steady...

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2014 will feel like a ‘Recovery Year’ for N.C. economy, Connaughton reports

   January 15, 2014
For the first time in five years, 2014 is poised to be a “recovery year” for the North Carolina economy,” UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state. According to Connaughton, N.C. Gross State Product...

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Connaughton to present Economic Forecast January 15

   November 21, 2013
Belk College economist Dr. John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast for the North Carolina economy at a luncheon and press conference Wednesday, January 15 at UNC Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9th Street). Dr. Connaughton's presentation...

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Allison Sigmon joins Belk College as academic advisor

   October 4, 2013
Allison Sigmon has joined the Belk College of Business as an academic advisor for undergraduate students whose last names begin with T-Z.  A native of Hickory, N.C., Sigmon earned a B.A. in Communication Studies and a B.S. in Psychology from UNC...

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NEXT speaker series explores "The Analytics Effect"

   September 16, 2013
The Belk College of Business NEXT speaker series returns Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Wednesday, Sept. 18 with an inside look at the role of analytics in the 2012 presidential election. Andrew Claster, who served as deputy chief analytics officer for the 2012...

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