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This Breaking News channel highlights experts, research, and feature stories on the economic issues in the U.S., including sub-prime lending, the credit crunch, recession talk, Wall Street, and related economic news. |
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| LIF | Americans and the Economy: Angry Feelings, Fear Exceeds Terrorism Risk
In the first three days of the country's economic meltdown that began Sept. 29, 81 percent of Americans surveyed in a national poll agreed or strongly agreed that the financial crisis "poses a greater threat to the quality of my life than does the threat of terrorism." And researchers found little trust in the government and even less in business leaders. | 10-Oct-2008
16:15 ET | |
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| | —University of Oregon | View Article |
| LIF | History Professor Compares/Contrasts Current Economic Crisis with Great Depression
Bryant Simon, professor of history and director of American studies at Temple University, says that there are some obvious similarities and differences between today’s crisis and the Great Depression. But one key difference, said Simon, is that society in the 1930s was better organized, and social groups -- such as labor and even small business groups -- were better able to push back against Congress.
Expert available | 10-Oct-2008
11:05 ET | |
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| | —Temple University | View Article |
| LIF | Economic Crisis: Story Ideas and Expert Commentary
With questions over the economy’s future becoming more numerous by the day, the business, management and finance experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business are able to provide answers on a range of issues. Six UAB experts offer expert commentary on six topics connected to the country’s economic crisis. All are available for print and broadcast interview.
Expert available | 10-Oct-2008
10:20 ET | |
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| | —University of Alabama at Birmingham | View Article |
| BIZ | Financial Crisis: Don’t be Impatient
We are not entering another Great Depression, says finance professor Dr. Robert Pritchard of Rowan University. The current fiscal crisis we are facing, he believes, should be close to bottoming out. | 10-Oct-2008
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| | —Rowan University | View Article |
| BIZ | Economic Meltdown Creates New Independence For Brokers
The recent collapse of several major financial institutions—A.I.G., Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Wachovia, and Washington Mutual—has left the world’s financial markets reeling, with no one knowing when the dust will settle.
Expert available | 09-Oct-2008
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| | —National Securities Corporation | View Article |
| MED | During These Times of Economic Crisis a Cardiologist Warns Against Signs of a Cardiac Crash
Rising unemployment rates, the worst Wall Street crises since the end of World War II, record home foreclosures. There is plenty of stress to go around. What effect is stress having on our health and what can we do about it? | 08-Oct-2008
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| | —Vanderbilt University Medical Center | View Article |
| BIZ | University Offers Experts for Comment on Economic Crisis
Tulane University offers experts for comment on economic crisis.
Expert available | 08-Oct-2008
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| | —Tulane University | View Article |
| BIZ | Professor Available to Discuss History of Economic Panics
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.
Expert available | 07-Oct-2008
17:15 ET | |
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| | —University of New Hampshire | View Article |
| LIF | Wellness Expert Offers Couples' Economic Survival Tips
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. | 06-Oct-2008
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| | —University of Alabama at Birmingham | View Article |
| LIF | As Economic Turmoil Widens, Consumers Should Stay Calm, be Careful, Cautious and Confident
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.
Expert available | 06-Oct-2008
14:10 ET | |
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| | —Temple University | View Article |
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