Stories Tagged ‘Economics’ 
What Are the Significant Economic Issues Facing Businesses in 2013? Conference Presented by UA to Address
Gain insight into what to expect this year at the 2013 Economic Outlook Conference presented by The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research. The conference takes place Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center.
Still Time to Register Online for 2012 Economic Outlook Conference
Online reservations for the 2012 Economic Outlook Conference presented by The University of Alabama's Center for Business and Economic Research can be made through Friday, Jan. 6. The conference will be Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel in Montgomery.
What Will 2012′s Economy Bring? UA’s CBER Economic Outlook Conference is Jan. 12
The 2012 Economic Outlook Conference presented by The University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research will be held Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel in Montgomery.
AQA Team Showcase Winners Announced by UA
The Alabama Quality Award panel of judges has chosen nine organizations to receive the 2011 Team Showcase awards.
UA Grad No. 27 on America’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business List
Marillyn Hewson, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin's Electronic Systems business area and a University of Alabama graduate, has moved up to No. 27 in Fortune's annual ranking of America's 50 most powerful women in business.
UA’s Manderson Graduate School of Business No. 22 among Publics on Forbes List
In the latest Forbes Best Business Schools list, the Manderson Graduate School of Business at The University of Alabama is ranked no. 57 among all graduate schools of business and No. 22 among public institutions.
UA Scores High in Academics With Two Hollings Scholars
UA’s best and brightest students are once again being nationally recognized for their top-notch research. Two UA students will receive the prestigious and highly competitive National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship for 2011-2012. The students are A.J. Collins of Amissville, Va., and Sarah Johnson of Mesquite, Texas.
UA Summer Camp Teaches Middle-Schoolers Money Management Skills
University of Alabama's Camp Cash, a two-week, weekday program beginning Monday, June 13 and concluding Friday, June 24, teaches the importance of money management and budgeting.
Economic Forecast, Recession Strategies Part of UA’s Jan. 13 Economic Outlook Conference
The underlying reasons for a bleak economic forecast, how Alabama will fare next year, and how the Federal Reserve Bank will work to ease the effects of the recession will be discussed at the 2011 Economic Outlook Conference Jan.13 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel.
2011 Economic Outlook Conference, Organized by UA, Set for Jan. 13
The underlying reasons for the weak economic forecast and how Alabama will fare next year will be discussed at the 2011 Economic Outlook Conference Jan.13 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel. The information may provide some insight on how best to deal with the economic climate.
UA Grads Are Hot Commodities at Nationally-Known Firms
University of Alabama students in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration are proving to be hot commodities for employers seeking top-notch managerial employees.
Economic Historian to Lecture on ‘Warfare State’ in UA Series
Dr. Robert Higgs, an economic historian and a senior fellow at the Independent Institute, will present the lecture “The Rise of the Warfare State” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Room 205 of Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.
UA Experts on Second Oil Rig Explosion
As a second oil rig explodes in the Gulf, The University of Alabama offers a range of experts who could comment on some of the questions arising. Many of these experts were quoted extensively following the late April explosion in the Gulf and the ongoing clean-up efforts.
Addy Named Assistant Dean for Outreach at UA Business School
Dr. Sam Addy has been named assistant dean for outreach at The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration.
Alabama Asian Population Shows Strong Entrepreneurial Spirit, According to UA Center
Recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that people of Asian origin in Alabama have a strong entrepreneurial spirit in the state, according to Annette Watters, manager of the State Data Center at The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce.
UA’s Schlesinger Receives Honorary Doctorate from German University
Dr. Harris Schlesinger, Frank Park Samford Chair of Insurance at The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce, has been awarded an honorary doctoral degree by The University of Konstanz for his outstanding contributions to the theory of risk and insurance.
UA Professor Teaches the ABCs of Money
UA professor Jan Brakefield teaches middle-school students money management and life skills.
State Housing Report, Affordability Index Posted on UA Website
The latest look at the housing situation in Alabama is now available on the Web. The reports are compiled and posted by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama.
Most State Population Centers Grow Slightly, According to New Census Estimates
Most of Alabama's cities that serve as economic and social hubs are growing, according to U.S. Census estimates for 2009 released Tuesday.
UA Acquires Extensive Collection of American Historical Documents, Photos and Books
The University of Alabama Libraries is acquiring one of the most extensive collections of Americana and Southern history in private hands: the A. S. Williams III Collection of History and Culture of the South. For more than 40 years, Williams, a Eufaula native and UA alumnus, collected rare Americana, primarily books, manuscripts and photographs relating to the history of the United States.
UA Experts on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
As efforts to address the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continue, University of Alabama faculty experts are available to comment on areas ranging from petroleum engineering, water quality and ecosystems to the economic impact of the spill and resulting public relations issues.
Let’s Skip Next Year and Jump to 2011, Economically-Speaking
We can’t skip over the coming year, but if we could we would find 2011 a lot better year, economically-speaking, says Ahmad Ijaz, economic analyst at the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama.
How Much Will I Spend at the Pump in 2010?
Demand for oil will not recover significantly until the world economy improves, so there will not be supply problems to drive up the price of oil in the coming year, says a University of Alabama engineering professor who closely follows the markets.
Is the Economic Crisis Over? Fed’s Role to be Addressed in UA Economic Outlook Conference
The vice president and associate director of research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will address “The Fed and the Post-Crisis Economy” at the Economic Outlook Conference 2010, presented by a University of Alabama center, Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Renaissance Montgomery hotel.
Fed Official to Speak at UA Center’s 2010 Economic Outlook Conference
Thomas Cunningham, vice president and associate director of research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will address “The Fed and the Post-Crisis Economy” at the Economic Outlook Conference 2010 on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel.