economics

May 28, 2025

Andrew Greenland Explains U.S.-China Tariffs and Global Trade 

Poole professor Andrew Greenland discusses the implications of recent tariff developments for U.S.-China trade, domestic political pressures and the global economic order.

May 20, 2025

Andrew Greenland Explains the Economic Impact of U.S. Tariffs

Poole professor Andrew Greenland discusses the history of U.S. tariffs and their wide-ranging effects on global supply chains and the economy.

Apr 9, 2025

Poole Economist Warns of Soaring Prices Amid Trump Tariffs

Poole economist Andrew Greenland explains how Trump’s tariffs could lead to sharp price increases on everyday items.

Mar 6, 2025

Steve Allen Says Union Elections Are Driven by Worker Dissatisfaction

Poole professor Steve Allen discusses how union elections are often fueled by worker dissatisfaction, not just global economic factors.

Feb 26, 2025

Reciprocal Deposits: Pros and Cons of an Innovative Instrument

Reciprocal deposits could fill a banking stability gap. But they have drawbacks of their own, according to Poole scholar Filomena Garcia.

Feb 25, 2025

Melinda Morrill Explains How Natural Disasters Affect Kids’ Education

Poole professor Melinda Morrill highlights the significant academic setbacks students face when natural disasters force prolonged school closures.

Dec 17, 2024

Andrew Greenland Calls Trump’s Plans ‘Dangerous’ for Farmers

Poole professor Andrew Greenland labels Trump’s proposed economic plans a 'dangerous prospect,' citing potential risks for North Carolina farmers.

Nov 5, 2024

Melinda Morrill’s Study Examines How Natural Disaster Closures Impact Student Performance

A recent study by Poole professor Melinda Morrill examines how natural disaster school closures affect student performance across economic groups.

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.

Oct 14, 2024

Study Finds Racial Disparities in Labor and Delivery

C-sections are 25 percent more common for Black women than white women, according to new Poole College research.