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David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, discusses the situation with purchasing oil from Russia and the economic impact of the rising price of crude.

WICC 600AM: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Buying Oil From Dictators?



3/7/22, 5:00 AM

John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, talks about the price of gas going up before the war in Ukraine started.

PIX 11: Expert explains surge in gas prices



3/7/22, 5:00 AM

Josephine Moran, ’01 M.S., ’19 EMBA a member of the University’s Board of Governors, has been named president and chief banking officer at Ledyard Financial Group.

yahoo!finance: Ledyard Welcomes Josephine Moran as President and Chief Banking Officer



3/4/22, 5:00 AM

David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, said that shutting down the Keystone pipeline a year ago strengthened Russia's economy.

Newsweek: 'Little Evidence' Keystone Pipeline Would Level Prices Despite GOP Claims


Alexandra Hutzler

3/4/22, 5:00 AM

Leah Hartman, department chair of accounting, finance, and marketing, says that every $10 crude goes up costs, consumers pay 20 cents more at the pump.

NBC Connecticut: Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon in Parts of Connecticut


Siobhan McGirl

3/4/22, 5:00 AM

Leah Hartman, department chair of accounting, finance, and marketing, talks about some of the reasons gas prices continue to rise across the country.

News 8 WTNH: Is the supply chain issue or war in Ukraine impacting gas prices?



Ken Houston

3/3/22, 5:00 AM

Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics, talks about the rising price of gas and how the economy is tied to it, directly and indirectly, as American consumers use 2.5 billion barrels of oil a year.

Fox 61: Gas price increases continue



fox61.com

3/3/22, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says domestic and economic affairs are intertwined with what is happening globally, impacting consumers everywhere.

Forbes: Biden Addresses Consumer Costs, Inflation In State Of The Union Speech



Lisa Rowan

3/2/22, 5:00 AM

Mo Cayer, lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, says large companies are hiring for a new position in the organization called the CFWO.

The Org: How the Pandemic Gave Rise to the 'Chief Future of Work Officer'



Alexandra Frost

2/28/22, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, said the shortage of new and used cars, as well as the need for rental cars, are contributing factors in raising the price of insurance.

The Washington Times: Economists see car insurance rates climbing in 2022

Sean Salai

2/28/22, 5:00 AM

John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, says the decision by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, also known as SWIFT, to remove Russia from their banks is a severe action.

NBC Connecticut: Supporters Hold' Unite for Ukraine' Rally Before SWIFT Announcement on Russian Banks

Dominique Moody

2/27/22, 4:14 AM

David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of economics, talks about the fluctuation of the markets and the impact on the U.S. economy as the Russian forces continue to push into Ukraine.

PIX11: Battle for control of Ukraine's capital


2/25/22, 5:00 AM

John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, says the demand for goods will increase inflation. He also explained that increased sanctions against Russia will hurt the U.S. economy.

PIX 11: Americans feel economic impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict



Shirley Chan

2/25/22, 3:51 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says disposable income will become less available as the price of goods and energy rise.

yahoo!life: Here's How the Situation With Ukraine and Russia Could Affect U.S. Consumers



Shoshy Ciment

2/24/22, 5:00 AM

Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the EMBA program, says grocery stores add value by being located in a mall, bring foot traffic to other brick and mortars.

Newsbreak: New Publix vice president of real estate strategy started as part-time cashier


Paul Nutcher

2/24/22, 5:00 AM

Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and EMBA program, says as COVID restrictions are lifting, dream weddings are making a comeback.

The Washington Times: Report: U.S. to see a record number of weddings, rising costs in 2022



Sean Salai

2/22/22, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says there is no simple answer to the staffing shortage but offers opportunities for those willing to work.

Fox 61: Career-seekers find opportunity amid staffing shortage



Brent Hardin

2/22/22, 3:00 AM

Leah Hartman, department chair of accounting, finance, and marketing, talks about the price of fuel and heating oil going up if the U.S. embargoes trade with Russia.

NBC Connecticut: Consumers Feel Pinch of Rising Fuel, Energy Prices



Caitlin Burchill

2/21/22, 11:04 PM

Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, says that casting a wider net for hiring is part of affirmative action, not filling a quota.

USA Today: What is affirmative action? Biden's Supreme Court nomination pledge raises the issue



Chelsey Cox

2/21/22, 5:00 AM

John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, talks about the direct impact on the price of gasoline by the conflict with Russia and Ukraine should escalate.

Fox 61: Ukraine and Russia conflict increasing gas prices



2/21/22, 5:00 AM

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