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Is Hosting the Olympic Games Worth It?

Is Hosting the Olympic Games Worth It?

For Paris and other cities, hosting the Olympic Games is a multibillion-dollar investment. Poole College economist Steven Allen explores the Games' economic impact.

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July 24, 2024

Is Hosting the Olympic Games Worth It?

For Paris and other cities, hosting the Olympic Games is a multibillion-dollar investment. Poole College economist Steven Allen explores the Games’ economic impact.
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Ongoing Uncertainty, Growing Global Risks Continue to Outpace Risk Management Processes of U.S. Organizations

According to a report by the AICPA and NC State University, U.S. CFOs reveal that despite growing volumes of risk and uncertainty in the marketplace, risk governance processes lack robustness and maturity.

July 17, 2024

Poole Professor Shares His Approach to Preparing the Future Supply Chain Workforce

Poole College Supply Chain Management Professor Rob Handfield shares how educators are preparing future supply chain management professionals.
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July 11, 2024

Shifts in Customer Habits Reshape the Raleigh Restaurant Scene

Poole College Economics Professor Steve Allen also pointed out that while several restaurants have closed this year, the industry is constantly changing, and more restaurants are opening.

July 11, 2024

Steve Allen Discusses Wake County Restaurant Closures

Poole College Economics Professor Steve Allen joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to explain that some businesses are still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted a sharp decrease in restaurant workers and other factors contributing to these closures.

July 08, 2024

Checkout Trends Keep Poole Research in the News

Charitable requests at retail checkouts are omnipresent. Five years after studying their impact, a Poole scholar looks ahead.

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The Role of Risk Management in Sustainability Efforts

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