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Roanoke launches new Center for Economic Freedom
July 28, 2017
Inspired by economist Milton Friedman and his passion for free markets, the Center for Economic Freedom's mission is to educate students and the community on the freedom of markets and individual choice in a liberal arts setting. Dr. Alice Kassens, will direct the Center.
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The Whitlam Institute, within Western Sydney University, recently announced that Dr. Edward Nik-Khah is a Whitlam Institute Fellow.
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The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down since a record high in August. Sentiment is below the national February value. Republicans and Democrats remain divided, particularly about the future health of the economy.
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Dr. John V. Spitz and wife, Lela Spitz, leave Roanoke an estate gift to support students in Business Administration and Economics.
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Gauging Public Opinion
June 01, 2016
Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research has emerged as a national source for how Virginians feel about the economy, home-buying and mortgage rates and has catapulted on the national stage for keeping an impressively accurate finger on the political pulse of Virginia.
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Alumni and students pair up for career advice and networking
December 03, 2015
The Alumni Mentoring Program gave Roanoke College junior Ted Melnik an "in" with a major company and an introduction to business networking.
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Rising incomes and low prices on certain goods are some reasons that consumers are positive about the economy.
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Professor wins economics educator award
November 20, 2014
Dr. Michael Enz receives first-place Best in Class award.
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RC Poll: Va. consumer sentiment is high heading into the holiday season
November 20, 2014
Consumer sentiment remains strong in the Commonwealth despite a projected budget shortfall, according to the results of the latest Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report.
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Dr. Alice Kassens will serve on the Joint Advisory Board of Economists, which advises the governor and the secretary of finance on Virginia's economy.