Category Archives: Business and Economics

The Social Security Conundrum

 Comments Off on The Social Security Conundrum Tags: , , , , ,
The Social Security Conundrum

Social Security has been in the news recently, as the topic has again become a subject of political discussion. The conundrum – while workers have paid into the Social Security system for many years expecting to receive a certain level of benefits, the money may not be there when they retire. Social Security – Who […]

More...

School of Business Supporting Education for Military Families

 Comments Off on School of Business Supporting Education for Military Families
Kristin Annoye '20, MBA '21 with her husband Sergeant First Class Seth Annoye and their daughters Elsie, Miriam, and Keely

Helping soldiers, and their dependents, maximize benefits to take their educational journey and careers to the next level. Whether you are the solider, their partner, or dependent of a solider, anyone who has experience with the military knows it isn’t just the soldier who serves, it is the entire family. It can be difficult for […]

More...

Business Degrees and Military Experiences

 Comments Off on Business Degrees and Military Experiences
Dax Burroughs

For many who enter into the service of the United States military they say it was just a calling. There is also the pull towards education. Finding the right balance between both service and education that can enhance both a service members military career and civilian career can be a struggle. Lieutenant Colonel Dax Borroughs […]

More...

Strategic Doing author featured at Business and Society Lecture Series

 Comments Off on Strategic Doing author featured at Business and Society Lecture Series Tags: , , , ,
Liz Nilsen

Author Liz Nilsen spoke to more than 100 community members and students during the Business and Society Lecture Series, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics on Friday, Oct. 28. [View Photos] Nilsen is associate director of the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama, director of operations of the […]

More...

Local Resources for Development and Growth

 Comments Off on Local Resources for Development and Growth
Ray Ackerlund and Kevin Neuman

There are many benefits to living near a university. Reasonable living costs, diverse cultural opportunities, youth programming, and community resources are the top reported advantages. At UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) one of those community resources for local businesses and organizations is the School of Business and Economics (SBE). “A thriving local community and a strong pool […]

More...

Six Sigma Training to Alleviate Staffing Shortages

 Comments Off on Six Sigma Training to Alleviate Staffing Shortages
Chris Spranger

Working to find a solution to the urgent staffing issues so many businesses and organizations are facing At this point, everyone is well aware of the global staffing shortages and its far-reaching impact in every industry. The fundamental solutions that have resolved staffing issues in the past are no longer working to settle these issues […]

More...

Why is Inflation so Stubborn?

 Comments Off on Why is Inflation so Stubborn? Tags: , , , , ,
Why is Inflation so Stubborn?

The August inflation report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that although the annualized rate of inflation declined slightly, inflation remained at a relatively high rate. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 8.2 percent (seasonally adjusted) for the 12 months ending in August, down slightly from the July rate of 8.5%. Month […]

More...

Matesi Presents at Women in Business Luncheon

 Comments Off on Matesi Presents at Women in Business Luncheon Tags: , , , , ,

A sold-out crowd heard from UW-Stevens Point Associate Professor of Management Lyna Matesi, Ph.D., at the 2022 Women in Business Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 29, hosted by Portage County Business Council. The event provides an opportunity for women in the Central Wisconsin area to network safely, talk about issues that affect their daily professional lives, […]

More...

The Yield Curve and Predicting Recessions

 Comments Off on The Yield Curve and Predicting Recessions
The Yield Curve and Predicting Recessions

Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Historically, the yield curve has been a pretty good indicator of pending recessions. However, it is not foolproof, and cannot predict the duration and severity of recessions. The chart below shows the Treasury yield curve on September 8, 2022. The yield curve is a graphical representation of the […]

More...

Demand, Supply and Car Prices

 Comments Off on Demand, Supply and Car Prices Tags: , , , , , ,
Demand, Supply and Car Prices

There are two broad factors that affect prices – demand and supply. Generally, inflation is caused when there is a change to one of these factors. If the supply of goods is reduced for a given demand, prices (inflation) will increase until a higher price level is reached that balances the demand to match the […]

More...