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Oct 31, 2024

The Challenges of Unwinding a Trade War

The next president will have a limited ability to roll back the current trade war. Poole College economist Andrew Greenland explains why.

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Oct 29, 2024

Which Students Fare Worst When Natural Disasters Close Schools?

School closures due to natural disasters have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups.

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Oct 29, 2024

Separating Immigration Rhetoric from Reality

Immigration is at the center of this year's presidential election. A Poole College economist analyzes the issue.

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Oct 28, 2024

Jenkins MAC Hosts Third Annual Lifelong Learning Summit

The event showcased presentations from Poole College faculty and industry experts on emerging topics in accounting and finance.

Oct 25, 2024

Rob Handfield Explains IV Fluid Shortage and Surgery Delays

Hurricane Helene's impact on an IV fluid facility forces hospitals to delay surgeries, highlighting fragile supply chains, says Poole expert Rob Handfield.

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Oct 24, 2024

Christian Koch Says Biden’s $750M Boost Reassures Wolfspeed’s Future

Poole professor Christian Koch discusses how Biden's $750 million investment in Wolfspeed reassures the company's future amid financial challenges.

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Oct 23, 2024

Tax Law Changes Are On The Ballot 

Tax cuts passed in 2017 could expire under the next president. Poole scholars analyze the candidates' positions on them.

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Oct 23, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Wealth Taxes

Taxing the wealthy is a centerpiece proposal for Vice President Kamala Harris. Poole scholars probe its pros and cons.

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Oct 22, 2024

Jared Smith Finds Taxing Airbnb Could Curb Home Prices

Poole professor Jared Smith's study shows that better tax collection on Airbnb rentals may help slow rising home prices.

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Oct 17, 2024

How Airbnb Could Help Curb the Rise in Housing Costs

Doing a better job of collecting taxes owed by short-term home rentals appears to slow the rise of home prices.