Category Archives: Business and Economics

The Coronavirus – Why the U.S. Economy Will Never be the Same Part 7: What Should Change – Securities Regulation of Congress

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According to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): “Illegal insider trading refers generally to buying or selling a security, in breach of a fiduciary duty or other relationship of trust and confidence, on the basis of material, nonpublic information about the security. Insider trading violations may also include “tipping” such information, securities trading by the […]

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The Coronavirus – Why the U.S. Economy Will Never be the Same Part 6: What Should Change – An Appreciation for Service Sector Workers

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Ever wonder what it would be like to not be able to go to your favorite restaurant, or not be able to take a trip to your favorite location? Ever think about how dependent the U.S. economy is on delivery drivers, grocery store workers, and food distribution/warehouse workers? Maybe not, but perhaps the coronavirus changed […]

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The Coronavirus – Why the U.S. Economy Will Never be the Same Part 5: What Will Change – Deficits and Government Spending

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It’s like nothing that you’ve seen – the pending federal deficit. During the financial crisis, the budget deficit hit approximately $1.4 trillion – a record at the time. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) the budget deficit for fiscal year 2020 (which ends in September) was expected to top $1 trillion before the coronavirus. […]

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CPS students earn Albertson Medallion

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Ten students from the College of Professional Studies are among the 18 recipients of the 2019-20 Albertson Medallion Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This is the highest award given by our university; less than one percent of the graduating classes has been selected. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who […]

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Spring 2020 Chancellor’s Leadership Award winners announced

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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, 14 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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2020 School of Business and Economics Virtual Scholarship Banquet

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics handed out $89,925 in 54 scholarships as well as multiple awards to students and faculty at its 2020 Virtual Awards Reception Friday, April 24 via an online video. [Photo Album] The School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business […]

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The Coronavirus – Why the U.S. Economy Will Never be the Same Part 4: What Will Change – Healthcare

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Never again. Shortages of PPE (personal protective equipment), medical testing, and medical supplies such as ventilators occurred across the country. While the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other nation, inappropriate (or lack of) planning and vulnerable global supply chains left the U.S. without the equipment necessary to protect healthcare workers, first-responders, and its […]

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The Coronavirus – Why the U.S. Economy Will Never be the Same Part 3: What Will Change – Supply Chains

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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to monitor and report to Congress on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and China. In 2019 the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing […]

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The Coronavirus – Why the U.S. Economy Will Never be the Same Part 2: What Happened – A Review of the Stock Market

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The stock market is not the economy. However, the stock market reflects what is expected to happen to the economy. Although some political leaders doubted the impact of the coronavirus on the United States, a growing uncertainty was becoming evident in U.S. financial markets. As the coronavirus worked its way through China, South Korea, and […]

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The Coronavirus – Why the U.S. Economy Will Never be the Same Part 1: What Happened – A Review of the Economic Impacts

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If there was any doubt about the severity of the coronavirus impact on the U.S. economy, those doubts came to an abrupt halt in March. The Department of Labor announced initial jobless claims soared to a seasonally adjusted 3.28 million in the week ended March 21, up from the prior week claims of only 282,000. […]

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