...an impending crisis that is as bad, if not worse, than the national debt," writes Michael J. Hicks, associate professor of economics at Ball State University. "I write, of course, about the potential for widespread bankruptcies of perhaps...

...University.Such a change would bring many benefits, if it could be pulled off. But the study Mark Rider, associate professor of economics, produced for the Fiscal Research Center at GSU's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies says it's nearly...

...economic-impact figures in the sports world, the $5 million is likely to be inflated, according to Bruce Seaman, an associate professor of economics at Georgia State University."I would be genuinely interested in how they did that study," he said...

...You do exacerbate the shortage. You don't solve things, you make it worse," said David Mustard, an associate professor of economics at the University of Georgia. Fuel retailers and representatives for Gov. Sonny Perdue, who enacted the...

...traffic as consumers are not willing to make the long commute to the big city," said Michael Hicks, an associate professor of economics at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Mr. Hicks has studied the so-called pull factor -- a measure...

...S. and is nearly twice the size of No. 2 Kroger."This is a game changer," said Michael Hicks, an associate professor of economics at Ball State University and author of a book on Wal-Mart's economic impact. "If Wal-Mart could reduce...

...agricultural "support" prices that make food more costly. The list of follies is endless. Dr. Jurgen Brauer is associate professor of economics at Augusta State University's College of Business Administration. He can be reached at www.aug.edu...

...humankind. So, next time you meet an economist, think of us as "doctors," too. Dr. J. Brauer is associate professor of economics at Augusta State University's College of Business Administration. He can be reached at www.aug.edu...

...After all, God also endowed us with reason. Jurgen Brauer, Augusta (Editor's note: The author is associate professor of Economics at Augusta State University, College of Business Administration.)

...and present. We ought to celebrate ourselves and our achievements. Enjoy Labor Day! Dr. J. Brauer is associate professor of economics at Augusta State University's College of Business Administration. He can be reached at www.aug.edu...