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The State and the Stimulus: A Presentation on Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s Economy

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

Join us on April 21 from 12-1 pm for a presentation by Mouhcine Guettabi, Associate Professor of Economics. Guettabi has presented economic updates several times over the course of the pandemic, most recently to the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ legislature.

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2021 Business Plan Competition Winners Chosen

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The College of Business and Public Policy is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021 Business Plan Competition, which culminated last week when four finalists presented their plans to a panel of judges and 80 attendees at the Perfect Pitch event.

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Suez Canal Incident Shines Light on Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Shipping Logistics

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

The cargo ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for the last week is finally free. While the trade lanes affected by the blockage do not directly affect Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ, the situation is a stark reminder of choke points and single ports of entry along supply chains, says Darren Prokop, Professor of Logistics in the Department of Management, Marketing, Logistics and Business Analytics.

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The Warm-Glow of Giving Increases Charitable Donations

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s Pick.Click.Give program provides an easy way for residents to give a portion of their Permanent Fund Dividend to non-profits and foundations. It also provides a mechanism for economists to study what messages motivate people to give.

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Webinar: Commercial Fisheries and Local Economies

 |  Kurt Robar  | 

On Thursday, March 25 from 12-1 pm, Dr. Brett Watson will present recent research that explores how commercial fishing impacts local economies.