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Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of Finance, talks about what is driving inflation and when it could stop.

KCBS Radio: With inflation hitting as hard as it is, when will we feel the full effects of it?



1/12/22, 8:00 PM

John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, talks about the pet food shortage and record levels of cargo ships stuck in the Port of Los Angeles.

Eyewitness News 3: Residents seeing pet food shortages at stores



Lezla Gooden, Evan Sobol

1/12/22, 5:00 AM

John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, says that some Americans are deciding now is the time to pursue their dream of opening their own business.

Consumer Affairs: New business applications experienced a huge spike in 2021



Gary Guthrie

1/12/22, 5:00 AM

Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the B.S. and M.S. Finance programs, comments on the highest levels of inflation on goods and services the country has seen in 40 years.

The Washington Post: Four ways Americans are feeling inflation



Abha Bhattarai

1/12/22, 5:00 AM

Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of Finance, talks about the rise of inflation, the impact on consumers across the country, and when there could be some relief.

Eyewitness News 3: INTERVIEW: Leah Hartman



1/12/22, 5:00 AM

John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, comments on some of the factors causing shortages at grocery stores across the country.

Washington Examiner: Grocery shortages seen across country amid omicron surge



Zachary Halaschak

1/12/22, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says some on the nomination committee for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell might use the Senate hearing for their political gain, not to examine his policies.

Washington Examiner: Fed chairman Jerome Powell faces nomination hearing



Zachary Halaschak

1/11/22, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says the cost of owning rental property is rising and gets passed on to renters.

Washington Examiner: Rents expected to keep rising in 2022 after last year’s explosive growth



Zachary Halaschak

1/7/22, 5:00 AM

John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, talks about the economy and inflation as the pandemic continues.

WICC 600AM: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The President Speaks About January 6



Paul Pacelli

1/6/22, 5:00 AM

Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. in Human Resources, discusses how multiple industries are losing key workers due to a rise in COVID cases and the trickle-down effect.

Washington Examiner: Omicron spurring worker shortages across key industries



Zachary Halaschak

1/5/22, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says most entry-level employees make more than the minimum wage due to the shortage of workers in many industries.

The Washington Times: Half of U.S. states raising minimum wage in 2022



Sean Salai

1/5/22, 5:00 AM

David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance, says the pandemic has caused a roller coaster effect for the used car market.

The Washington Times: Used car prices rising faster than Bitcoin as 2022 begins



Sean Salai

1/4/22, 5:00 AM

Leah Hartman, distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the B.S. and M.S. programs in Finance, talks about the origins of the “January Effect” and what it means.

Brittany VanDerBill

1/4/22, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says one of the critical components of what happens in the real estate market this year will depend on the potential rise of interest rates.

CT Post: Here's what experts are watching in Connecticut's 2022 residential real estate market



Ginny Monk

1/4/22, 5:00 AM

Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, says candidates for executive positions are benefiting from a tight labor market.

CT Post: Shortage of female executives in the workforce is keeping recruiters busy



Luther Turmelle

1/1/22, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says the one-time increase in tax credits will help offset the higher cost of energy and food.

New Haven Register: Lamont boosts 2020 tax credit for working poor by $75 million in an executive order



Luther Turmelle

12/29/21, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says it may be too early to tell if an influx of high school graduates is a short-term fix to the current labor shortage.

Sean Salai

12/28/21, 5:00 AM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, spoke about the trickle-down effect of daycare closings due to positive COVID cases.

NBC Connecticut: Farmington Daycare Shut Down Due to Covid-19 Outbreak



12/23/21, 11:30 PM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says there is a pent-up demand for going back to movie theaters.

Washington Examiner: New Spider-Man movie shatters expectations, giving hope to movie theaters amid pandemic

Zachary Halaschak

12/23/21, 9:30 PM

Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about the supply chains issues impacting choices for shoppers in stores on Christmas Eve.

Eyewitness News 3: Shoppers make last minute purchases before the holidays



Sharon Johnson

12/23/21, 5:00 AM

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