Sentry School of Business and Economics student Michael Brierton was among elite undergraduate students from around the Universities of Wisconsin at the 21st annual Research in the Rotunda at the State Capitol in Madison on April 2. [View Photos] Supported by Sentry School faculty member Prof. Scott Wallace, Brierton presented “Comparative Study of Credit Unions […]
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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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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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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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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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This blog will provide one last look at the economy before the 2024 presidential election. The topics covered include interest rates and the Federal Reserve, global and U.S. inflation, the labor market, economic growth, the stock market, and the housing market. Interest Rates and the Federal Reserve In September, the Federal Reserve finally provided a […]
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This blog provides a glimpse of what the future U.S. economy would potentially look like under current proposals presented by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Background information on the issues and key components of the proposals are summarized for prices, individual federal income taxes, capital gains taxes, Social Security taxes, business taxes, tariffs and healthcare. […]
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Project 2025 has recently received significant attention and has been the subject of much discussion. Project 2025 features a 900-page plan for government administration (Mandate for Leadership) that provides domestic, political and economic policies which would significantly transform the U.S. government and American society. It was created by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank […]
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