Jessica Lepler, assistant professor of history at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss the history and culture of economic panics, in particular, the Panic of 1837.
Economic turmoil can lead to couples' arguments. The key is to make those discussions productive, not destructive, said a psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Josh Klapow, Ph.D. offers five tips for a productive financial dialogue.
Uncertainty in a widening global financial crisis is impacting the already fragile psyche of investors and consumers who are worried about their jobs, their homes and their savings/retirement funds. But a Temple University psychologist says the public should remain calm, be cautious and careful, and have confidence.
The election year is in full swing, complete with allegations of class warfare and claims about which candidates cater to the rich. But a new study shows that it would be impossible to cater solely to any socioeconomic group, because people's preferences tend to be overwhelmingly similar when it comes to how the federal government should spend its money.
The latest book from FINANCIAL TIMES columnist Martin Wolf explains why global imbalances cause financial crises--including the one ravaging the United States right now--and outlines the steps for ending this destructive cycle. Sharply and clearly argued, Wolf makes the case that the current financial crisis is a result of a dysfunctional system of global finance.
American University experts are available to provide analysis of the financial crisis, the rescue plan, the impact of both on the economy, small businesses, and U.S. taxpayers.
Average taxpayers are likely to suffer most if Congress cannot find a palatable compromise to the $700 billion bailout that died on the House floor this week.
Wake Forest University will host a panel discussion, "Exploring Today's Financial Crisis: Business, Politics, Ethics and You," at 4 p.m. Oct. 3, at Scales Fine Arts Center's Brendle Recital Hall.
The current economic crisis is having a significant impact in areas far from Wall Street. North Carolina State University has experts who can provide key insights into the crisis' impacts on everything from farmers and agriculture to this year's elections.
It's not Wall Street vs. Main Street. We're all in the current fiscal crisis together. Now is the time to decide whether we sink or swim . . .
The U.S. House of Representative's rejection of the Troubled Assets Relief Program, the proposed $700 billion Wall Street bailout, was a prudent decision, say two University of Arkansas researchers who are closely monitoring the U.S. financial crisis.
Homeowners who are struggling with mortgages for their own residences are a relatively small part of the overall mortgage crisis, according to results of a new nationwide study of consumer balance sheets. The study estimates that losses on first mortgages for owner-occupied homes may range as high as $180 billion -- a large amount, but not catastrophic, according to an economist.
It started with families losing their homes to foreclosure, and has led to the failures of Wall Street titans. Where will the fallout from the subprime mortgage meltdown be felt next? And what should be done to correct it? Some of the top legal and financial talent from companies and agencies at the heart of the matter will discuss the issues.
In the wake of America's financial upheaval, one psychologist says it's time to take control of emotions and better regulate the mind-body stress response. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Associate Professor Josh Klapow, Ph.D., offers four 'action points' to dealing with stress and anxiety brought on by the crisis.
While the U.S. may face a depression if the current crisis is not managed properly, a finance professor and expert believes the country could enjoy a major turnaround in the near future if things are handled properly today.
Robert Bliss, a former senior financial economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago who teaches finance at Wake Forest University, is available to discuss the federal government's $700 billion rescue plan to acquire troubled mortgage-backed securities from lenders.
Michael Goldberg, associate professor of economics at the University of New Hampshire Whittemore School of Business and Economics, is available to speak with journalists about the economic repercussions if the current bailout effort fails.
The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley can provide leading experts in the field of real estate, banking, finance, and the economy to address the news unfolding around the financial market turmoil and troubled US housing market.
An economist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute says that a model he developed forecasted the current economic slowdown at least one year before it became apparent to most observers. The model, which was first published in the Journal of Finance in June 1991, has successfully predicted every recession since 1955.
"It is troubling that weighty bailout decisions are being made on an ad hoc basis behind closed doors," says Cheryl Block, leading federal budget expert and professor of law. "These decisions potentially involve not only substantial amounts of taxpayer money, but they also involve employment decisions regarding management of major business enterprises."
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