The Federal Reserve has been in the spotlight recently as the great debate over interest rates, specifically the lowering of interest rates, has been the subject of much discussion both economically and politically. The economy is significantly impacted by monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government. Fiscal policy includes government spending and tax policies, […]
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From creating a custom food truck app and a members-only WhatsApp group to leveraging an internship program and building a library of resources, student groups shared step-by-step implementation plans during the 2025 UW-Stevens Point Case in Point Business Solutions Competition. [View Photos] Case in Point provided 20 students who applied with hands-on consulting experience, working […]
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Oil production has been in the news lately with President Trump calling for a ramp up of U.S. oil production which would hopefully lead to lower energy and goods prices. This blog will take a look at long-term trends in and the interaction between U.S. oil and petroleum production, oil prices and gas prices. U.S. […]
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Manufacturing employment is often viewed as a key benchmark for the U.S. labor market, as manufacturing jobs are generally higher paying and manufacturing of certain products is vital to the strategic interests of the United States. In recent years manufacturing jobs have been in the spotlight for a variety of reasons. Tariffs were implemented in […]
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For the first time ever, the College of Professional Studies Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has reached the 700 mark as a total of 706 undergraduate students recorded a GPA over 3.75–including 303 with a perfect 4.0–to earn CPS Dean’s List honors for the 2024 fall semester. Congratulations to all! CPS Dean’s […]
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The impact of tariffs on trade and the U.S. economy has been the subject of much discussion lately, as President Trump has indicated that he will implement a minimum 10-20% tariff on all imports and (at least) a 60% tariff on Chinese goods. A tariff is basically a surcharge paid by a business to the […]
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Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 11 students from the College of Professional Studies have been selected for this honor. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who throughout their careers at UW-Stevens Point have contributed significant leadership, demonstrated […]
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The CBEI and Central Wisconsin by Scott Wallace The mission of the Center for Business and Economic Insight (CBEI) is to contribute to the success of the Central Wisconsin region through the dissemination of useful knowledge and information. This issue’s special report aims to do just that. In Strengthening Communities: The Power of Asset-Based Approaches, […]
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As 2024 comes to an end, overall, the U.S. economy is in great shape. Housing continues to be a sore spot, but the economy keeps rolling along. In 2024 economic growth was strong with more Americans working than ever as job gains continued and real wages were increasing. The U.S. stock market hit several record […]
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A retired educator couple with a history of giving is adding to their impact with a transformational gift to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Jim and Madeleine Haine of Stevens Point have committed an additional $500,000 to the Sentry School of Business and Economics at UW-Stevens Point, bringing their lifetime gifts to more than […]
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