RETAIL: Sears to close 100-120 stores
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - December 28, 2011
Sears has been limping along for years, according to Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing, and will likely suffer a slow demise. Although the lost jobs if any local stores close would be unfortunate, he said, few others would miss the company.
Growing gap between the incomes of working class and members of Congress
NBC Nightly News - December 27, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate discussed his research regarding investments by members of Congress that outperform the market.
The Rich Get Richer in Congress
CNN Newsroom with Randi Kaye - December 27, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski is interviewed.
US lawmakers get richer as voters struggle
AFP - December 27, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski is interviewed.
Economic Downturn Took a Detour at Capitol Hill
New York Times - December 26, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski's research is referenced.
Now That's Performance Art
The Wall Street Journal—December 24, 2011
"If you get into a hedge fund in December and then need to get out in January, you're the biggest loser on the planet" says Vikas Agarwal of the Department of Finance.
Consul: Despite Cameron's Veto, U.K. 'Fully Committed' to EU
GlobalAtlanta - December 21, 2011
In her role as coordinator for business outreach for CIBER, Peggy Sherman interviewed Annabelle Malins, Britain’s consul general for the Southeast.
German Consul General: Fiscal Union Key for EU
GlobalAtlanta - December 17, 2011
Peggy Sherman interviewed Lutz Goergens, Germany's consul general for the Southeast U.S.
Numbers adding up as colleges churn out accounting degrees
Atlanta Business Chronicle - December 16, 2011
The recession has heightened interest in what already was a popular major by making other potential degree programs look more risky by comparison. According to Galen Sevcik of the School of Accountancy, “The labor market is a lot less forgiving now,” he said. “It used to be you could come out with a less applied major and still get a job. Things have gotten so tight that firms are looking to hire people who can bring value from the start.”
Tips from Conrad Ciccotello, financial planning expert, as Dec. 31 approaches
GSU Foundation - December 16, 2011
Conrad Ciccotello of the Personal Financial Planning program offers end of year giving advice.
Insurance Claim Delays Deliver Massive Profits To Industry By Shorting Customers
Huffington Post - December 13, 2011
Eleven of the past 15 presidents of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners went on to work for the insurance industry after leaving office, while a 17-year study from Martin Grace and Richard Phillips, both of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance, found that around half of state-level insurance commissioners did so as well.
Georgia Economy: Watchful eye stays on Europe
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - December 11, 2011
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is forecasting tepid job growth in Georgia for 2012 after losses of about 20,800 jobs this year. Better job growth–but still slow growth–is expected in 2013.
Capitol Crimes
Economist - December 10, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski's research is referenced.
Why the AT&T deal for T-Mobile is on rocks
Dallas Business Journal - December 9, 2011
AT&T and T-Mobile’s $4 billion breakup fee can be deducted as a legitimate business expense, said Chris Lemley of the Department of Marketing. “It will be an expensive lesson,” he said. But “I don’t think we can fault AT&T’s management. Any businessperson (could) make the same decision.”
Mum's the Word for Some Investors
Wall Street Journal - December 8, 2011
It isn't clear how often the SEC denies confidentiality requests by big investors. Vikas Agarwal of the Department of Finance reviewed securities filings from 1999 to 2007 with three colleagues. He estimates the denial rate during that period was 18%.
Congress takes on insider trading ... by Congress
CNN Money - December 7, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate said the apparent decline in congressional insider trading may indicate that officials simply pulled back from the practice temporarily following the initial scrutiny."I think what you're seeing is more or less a behavioral change. Whether or not it's permanent is rather doubtful," Ziobrowski said. "I think it's still quite possible to pick up information that no one else has access to."
Congress considers insider-trading restrictions
The San Francisco Chronicle - December 7, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski said the 90-day disclosure of the STOCK Act is all but useless, advocating instead the immediate disclosure required of corporate insiders. Ziobrowski’s research found the stock portfolios of members of Congress consistently outperform the market.
Georgia’s economic malaise: Transportation sales tax is only proposed fix in sight
Atlanta Business Chronicle - December 5, 2011
Growth prospects will be “elusive” for Georgia, and Atlanta, for reasons including a lack of demand in Europe that will hurt manufacturers and depress exports through the port of Savannah, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center.
AT&T's merger plan hits a huge roadblock
Computer World - December 5, 2011
Chris Lemley of the Department of Marketing said that if the AT&T-Deutsche Telekom deal fails, AT&T and T-Mobile "will still try to get what each wanted out of this in other ways. Neither Deutsche Telekom nor AT&T are stupid.... They have both looked at strategies and different options for a long time." For instance, he said that Deutsche Telekom could use the $4 billion break-up payment to improve its network and make T-Mobile more marketable to "any number" of competitors.
Debt Rating Pushes Belgium to Form New Government
GlobalAtlanta - December 2, 2011
Peggy Sherman of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance, interviews Benoit Standaert, Belgium's consul general in Atlanta after a new coalition government was formed on Friday, Dec. 2.
CMO’s unprepared for marketing changes
Atlanta Business Chronicle - December 2, 2011
In his Marketing Strategies column, Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing analyzes IBM’s major study of chief marketing officers, “From Stretched to Strengthened”.
Blocking inside trades
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area - December 2, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate produced an academic study that examined 16,000 stock transactions by 300 House members between 1985 and 2001. A portfolio replicating those trades finished 55 basis points above the market."We find strong evidence that members of the House have some type of non-public information which they use for personal gain," Ziobrowski concluded.
Congress and Occupy Wall Street: New Heights of Wealth and Wall Street Ties
International Business Times - December 2, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski has published studies tracking lawmakers' investment choices and noted they often to do much better than the average American's. His conclusion? "There is no doubt in my mind that they are trading in some way on information that is there," he said.
So what's T-Mobile's backup plan?
CNET - November 29, 2011
With the promised $3 billion breakup fee from AT&T, T-Mobile could be coming into some cash. "The breakup fee could give Deutsche Telekom some incentive to do something," said Chris Lemley of the Department of Marketing. "There are a lot of players Deutsche Telekom could sell it to," Lemley said. "It could get T-mobile access to new capital."
Be proactive about transferring knowledge
Atlanta Business Chronicle - November 25, 2011
Sub Samaddar of the Department of Managerial Sciences said knowledge management and transfer became a big issue in the mid-90s. “It was then that people started to understand that knowledge is no longer free goods,” he said. “It has to be managed like any other asset. I have been doing some work in terms of data mining for a number of years to determine how do we capture and qualify knowledge in recipes and rules and keep it for use by others.”
Motivation for lifestyle changes
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 24, 2011
Deborah Butler of the Department of Managerial Sciences advises employers to "manage situations rather than people" by making the environment in which people work more conducive to healthier habits. That includes steps such as offering healthier foods in company cafeterias and providing information or classes on weight loss.
Forecast: Ga. Economy remains weak
Rome News-Tribune - November 18, 2011
“Things are not shutting down, just moderating,” said Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center. “But the risks remain predominately on the downside.”
It's time to ban insider trading by Congress
CNN Money - November 18, 2011
The apparent informational advantage that members of Congress have over the general population of investors has been documented in two lengthy statistical studies led by Alan J. Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate.
Forecast: Athens is Georgia's most stable economy
Athens Banner-Herald - November 16, 2011
“Athens, the most stable job market in Georgia, reported a growth of 1.5 percent,” said Rajeev Dhawan.
Atlanta economist says Euro crisis could undermine weak growth
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 16, 2011
Defaults by Greece and Italy are increasingly possible, and the impact of those events would crisscross the world, said Rajeev Dhawan. “That can become a global banking crisis,” Dhawan warned.
Congress and a 16-year study of ‘insider trading’
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 16, 2011
The insider trading problem in Congress is systemic and longstanding. A study by Alan Ziobrowski has brought the congressional “information advantage” to light. “The bottom line was that they considerably beat the market. In academic finance, we consider that to be prima facie evidence of insider trading,” he said.
Good News: No 2nd Recession. Bad News: Everything Else
WABE-FM - November 16, 2011
The European debt crisis, unpredictable consumer spending, and a depressed housing market all indicate a recovery is a long way off, Rajeev Dhawan told an audience of several hundred at today’s Economic Forecasting Conference.
Growth Prospects 'Muddled' for 2012
Staffing Industry Analysts - November 16, 2011
U.S. and global growth prospects for 2012 are “muddled,” with decelerating consumer spending, a rollback in government spending and weak export growth as key factors in the uncertainty, along with volatile economic conditions in Europe, according to the economic forecast released this week by Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center.
Econ forecaster: Outlook ‘positive,’ ‘muddled’
Neighbor Newspapers - November 16, 2011
In his forecast, Dhawan predicted Germany would use a bailout to help the Italians and Greeks with their debt problems. “I think the way the talk is coming out of Germany, they will support the Euro because they have to,” he said.
Forecast: Mild growth ahead for Savannah economy
Savannah Morning News - November 16, 2011
"In the third quarter of 2011, Savannah’s employment increased a mild 0.1 percent, or 100 jobs, compared to levels a year ago," said Dhawan. "Things are not shutting down, just moderating," he said. "But the risks remain predominately on the downside."
Forecast: Augusta economy remains weak
The Augusta Chronicle - November 16, 2011
“The rest of the sectors in Augusta’s economy were severely hit in the past year,” said Dhawan. “Significant job losses were reported in the government and retail-trade sectors with 755 and 1,534 job losses respectively.”
A Place to Occupy and Get Results
The New York Times - November 15, 2011
Studies conducted by Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate found that stock portfolios modeled on those of United States senators and representatives beat the market each year by more than 10 percentage points and six percentage points, respectively.
Engauge Speaking at Atlanta's Future Media Fest and American Marketing Association Luncheon
Press Release - November 15, 2011
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing moderated the "Marketing in 2010" panel at Atlanta's American Marketing Association's Signature Luncheon on November 15, 2011.
Pelosi fires back at report on 'insider trading'
MSNBC - November 14, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate said Congress is preoccupied with three things: regulation, taxes and the federal budget. "If you know a piece of legislation is coming down the line and you can trade in that, you can make a lot of money”. Ziobrowski said. The results of Ziobrowski’s “Abnormal Returns from the Common Stock Investments of Members of the United States Senate” 2004 study are “way outside the boundaries of random luck”.
Layaway makes comeback amid debt, tight finances
The Virginian Pilot - November 13, 2011
"Credit cards enable people to have immediate gratification: Get the item now and pay for it later, as opposed to pay for the item now and get it later," said Kenneth Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing. "It was availability of credit, combined with immediate gratification and the willingness to go into debt…The evidence is that this year, consumers are trying to pay down their credit card debt, rather than add to it," Bernhardt said.
Georgia State University Partners With the Institute of Management Consultants to Offer Certificate Program in Management Consulting
Press Release - November 11, 2011
The Institute of Management Consultants USA announced a formal alliance with Robinson College to design and deliver a Certificate Program in Management Consulting. “We are very excited and proud to be partnering with IMC in the design and delivery of the Certificate in Management Consulting program that will help those interested in pursuing a Certified Management Consultant® designation. The CMC® fits perfectly into our strategy and vision of being a world-class university providing high-impact and innovative certification programs in key business disciplines," said Dan Stotz, Senior Director of Executive Education. The pilot program will be launched in September 2012.
Exports ease tough times
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 11, 2011
In the dark firmament that is the Georgia economy, the steady growth in exports has been among the few shining lights. "This is the positive side of globalization," said Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Economic Forecasting Center. "If people don't want it here, export it." The state's exports grew 21 percent last year to $28 billion.
PeachCare Opens To State Employees
Georgia Public Broadcasting - November 10, 2011
“There are many state employees, not just in Georgia but across the nation, who have income such that these children are not getting any coverage,” said Bill Custer of the Institute of Health Administration. “So the notion is that you’re really not cost-shifting as much as you’re creating a new opportunity for people to get coverage who don’t have it.”
Newcomers look to enter Atlanta’s market
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 9, 2011
“In addition to more favorable lease rates and a ready workforce, a new store that opens when the economy is troubled can benefit by establishing itself when there are few new names in the market,” said Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing.
GlobalAtlanta Roundtable Focuses on Turkey
Global Atlanta - November 9, 2011
GlobalAtlanta’s first roundtable podcast is focused on relations between Georgia and Turkey. Jacobus Boers of the Institute of International Business participated in the discussion. Boers’ places the U.S.-Turkish relationship in a historical context and emphasizes the importance of cultural immersions through the sorts of trips that the Istanbul Center organizes or study abroad experiences of students.
Georgia mortgage delinquencies rise
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 9, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate, said someone is more likely to quit paying his or her mortgage the lower prices go, convinced a return on the residence won’t be realized. “For a while you hang on to the hope that things will turn around and you will be back in the game again,” Ziobrowski said. “But the lower the prices go the less likely that becomes… The other thing is, it’s a question of time. The longer this thing lasts, the more likely people are to just give up.”
Paying for pantry staples no picnic
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 7, 2011
"It's the old adage that as price goes up, demand goes down," said David Pavesic of the Department of Hospitality. For the past two years, the food industry has been battling to keep costs low and avoid passing on increases to consumers, Pavesic said.
Retreat on fees likely temporary: Expect banks to use other revenue tactics
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - November 6, 2011
Major banks lost a key battle—and consumers won one—when bankers caved in and retracted their new debit card fees recently. Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing couldn't recall a direct comparison to an entire industry caving to consumer rage. The banks, he said, "would have had a bigger black eye had they kept the fees."
Major Diversified Firms Excel in Assorted Areas
The Wall Street Journal Europe - November 2, 2011
“The biggest attraction when working with family conglomerates is they have so much clout, so much power, so much reach, so much influence,” says Tamer Cavusgil of the Center for International Business Education and Research. “Almost all have very good relationships with the government in place, access to distribution channels, influence in terms of media.”
Personalidade tipo exportação
Meio & Mensagem - November 7, 2011
Tamer Cavusgil of the Center for International Business Education and Research recently visited Brazil to participate in a debate at the Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (School of Higher Education in Marketing & Communication Management) on trends and marketing strategies in the current international context. In this interview with Meio & Mensagem, Cavusgil explains why he considers the time ideal for Brazilian companies with global ambitions to excel. (The article is in Portugese).
Faltam marcas fortes para empresas brasileiras se internacionalizarem
Mundo do Marketing - October 26, 2011
Tamer Cavusgil of the Center for International Business Education and Research examines the scenario of Brazilian companies lacking the incentives for internationalization. (The article is in Portuguese).
Brasil precisa melhorar sua imagem na área de negócios
Brasil Econômico - October 24, 2011
Tamer Cavusgil, of the Center for International Business Education and Research, points out that radical changes in business development are necessary for Brazil to increase its global presence. (The article is in Portuguese).
Georgia State University: Professor Todd Maurer gets $1.3 million Army grant to study leadership development
Ledger-Enquirer.com - October 3, 2011
Todd Maurer of the Department of Managerial Sciences has received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Army Research Institute to study leadership development tools such as organizational behavior and human resources management.
New job is familiar territory for new Grady CEO
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - October 2, 2011
William Custer of the Center for Health Services Research said that “Going forward Grady will have to be more competitive as the health care industry undergoes a fundamental shift.” He added that “Grady is seen as the hospital of last resort – not necessarily a place people choose to go – and changing that perception takes time.”
Insiders, Trading
Reason Magazine - October 2011
Members of the House of Representatives maintain stock portfolios that regularly outperform the market by about 6 percent annually, according to a study published last spring in the journal Business and Politics. The researchers, led by Alan J. Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate, found that Democratic portfolios outperformed the market by 9 percent and Republican portfolios by 2 percent.
Azerbaijani Education Minister meets representatives of US Georgia University
News.Az - September 30, 2011
GSU President Mark Becker, Robinson Dean Fenwick Huss and Bijan Fazlollahi of the Center for Business Development in Transitional Economies recently met with Azerbaijan`s Minister of Education Misir Mardanov. Mardanov underlined the importance of a collaboration between Georgia State University, Robinson College and Azerbaijan`s State Oil Academy, University of Azerbaijan and Odlar Yurdu University.
In Conversation: Alfred Mettler 
Swiss Television – September 5, 2011
Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance discusses a formal investigation opened by the IRS against Credit Suisse re: possibly undisclosed offshore accounts as well as ongoing negotiations between the Swiss Government and the IRS about a global settlement which would include all Swiss banks and other financial institutions. (Interview is in German.)
Georgia's Top 100 Public Companies
Georgia Trend Magazine – September 2011
By the numbers, Georgia’s largest public companies showed a definite improvement in the most recent fiscal year, but there was little cheering among corporate executives and stockholders. Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center points to the elevated price of oil as “the primary reason for iffy growth this year.”
Companies making profits, so why won't they hire?
CBS Atlanta – September 15, 2011
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center says "Businesses are looking at a lot of uncertainty going forward. When they look at the politics, they see the political dysfunction in Washington…They're not really clear what's coming down the pipeline."
Can Empty Nesters Still Afford to Splurge?
SmartMoney – September 15, 2011
George Moschis, director of the Center for Mature Consumer Studies says the typical baby boomer has only 10 to 15 percent as many assets – and far more debt –than their thriftier parents.
Judge wants Fulton to act
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – September 10, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate said that although real estate has plummeted in value since 2005, the $89 million value of the Atlanta city jail likely still holds. For that type of specialized property, he said, the only way to find a comparable property to estimate value is to look at the cost of building a new facility.
The Price We Pay for Medical Care
New York Times – September 8, 2011
Low-income families pay more than 20 percent of family income toward health care, looking at both private spending and taxes, while other families who make more pay no more than 16 percent of their family income according to a team of researchers led by Patricia Ketsche of the Institute of Health Administration.
Obama's best jobs plan might be status quo
Associated Press – September 8, 2011
Speculations that President Obama may offer tax incentives to businesses to hire the unemployed might encourage employers to hire workers they didn't need, which would be inefficient according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center.
Chamber plans to promote city locally, internationally
Reporter Newspapers – September 8, 2011
Tamer Cavusgil of the Center for International Business Education and Research will be a panelist at the Global Gateway and International Awards event being held on September 22. The program is sponsored by the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce.
Shadow Joblessness Plagues Georgia
Georgia Public Broadcasting – September 7, 2011
More than 17 percent of Georgia’s workforce is either unemployed or working fewer hours than desired; a statistic that Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting characterizes as an economic bellwether. “It’s a number that becomes more important in bad times," he said."It tells you how bad the situation is.”
Debit card fees climb
WXIA-TV (NBC) – September 7, 2011
The high cost of switching is one reason that banks have been able to hold onto customers despite charging more for services, according to Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing. "Consumers haven't screamed and haven't changed banks as a result, and so the banks have gotten away with it."
Interview with Tamer Cavusgil
Isto É Dinheiro – September 2, 2011
Tamer Cavusgil told this Brazilian magazine that the country has “created a generation of entrepreneurs.” The article is in Portuguese.
Federal Disaster Aid is 'Stealth Entitlement,' Economists Argue
Christian Post – September 1, 2011
Federal government spending for disaster aid has increased significantly over the past several decades. Much of this aid generally does not appear in congressional budgets, making it a “stealth entitlement,” according to George Zanjani of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance.
Troubles at new Grady CEO’s old hospital raise questions about his hiring
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 31, 2011
John Haupert will take the reins as Grady Memorial’s new CEO in October, and the Dallas hospital from which he is coming is under fire for problems that put patients at serious risk. Although it’s unclear what influence Haupert had, William Custer of the Center for Health Services Research says “Clearly, nobody looks good here.”
Anemic recovery may yet forestall recession slide
Appen Newspapers – August 28, 2011
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center does not think we are headed for a double-dip recession – at least not yet. "It's been a rollercoaster ride, and it ain't over yet," Dhawan said. "But it is not as bad as '08. But the last three weeks have really hurt."
Metro Atlanta to lose jobs overall in 2011, while nation avoids recession
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 24, 2011
Speaking at the quarterly Economic Forecasting Conference, Rajeev Dhawan said that lack of confidence among businesses who won't hire and consumers who won’t spend until they know there is stability in the economy are the biggest issues facing hampering growth.“Uncertainty is the problem,” said Dhawan. “You are still spending cautiously but you are very worried.”
Health care not the employment promised land yet
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 25, 2011
New metro Atlanta unemployment numbers underscore the sluggish state of the job market, even in healthcare. But, according to William Custer of the Center for Health Services Research, “Health care reform will increase demand for health services. So this is just a lag before hiring resumes.”
Piedmont and Henry Medical finalize deal
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 24, 2011
Commenting on the new partnership between Piedmont Healthcare and Henry Medical Center, William Custer said "We see new organizations and new affiliations arise that have the potential to make the local residents better off. But exactly how they're going to work and what's going to happen for those local residents, we just don't know yet."
Regulators Worry About Economy, Interest Rates, More Than US Downgrade
InsuranceNewsNet – August 23, 2011
In the wake of the U.S. long-term debt downgrade, S&P downgraded five insurance groups, including USAA Group. The insurer said the action will have "little impact.” Bob Klein of the Center for Risk Management and Insurance Research concurred. "I don't think it [the S&P downgrade] has or will create flight from these companies."
Visitation is back: tourism up in metro Atlanta
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 23, 2011
About 37 million people visited the Atlanta metro area in 2010, up 3 million visitors from the year before. Debby Cannon of the School of Hospitality believes part of the increase has come from international travelers, regional visitors and conventioneers staying an extra day."People are realizing they have to have a quality of life," she said. "They have to get out. We are seeing frugality fatigue."
Big and beleaguered: WellPoint's bad image
American Medical News – August 16, 2011
Limited networks that diminish patient choice but control costs are likely to become more popular as WellPoint and other insurers look for ways to keep costs down, according to Bill Custer of the Center for Health Services Research. "Bargaining won't necessarily be on the line of price," he said, "It will be more of, ' We're going to have a select network, and to be in it, you have to meet other requirements that have to do with utilization.' "’
Corps Values
GSU Magazine – Fall 2011
Steven Olson of the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility reflects on the importance of perspective after the center’s two-day seminar at the U.S. Marine Corp Recruit Depot on Parris Island. Participants in the program, Leadership Lessons from the Marines, "learn a lot by analogy with really stark, clear examples that are unlike [one’s] organization...and seeing something different," he said.
Experts weigh in on recession
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 14, 2011
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center thinks that one way out of the sluggish economy would be to take a lesson from the savings and loan crisis of the late 1980s and forming a Resolution Trust Corporation-type entity to buy up distressed assets. “Once you do that, then if I go ahead and give you a tax cut, you’ll spend it and I’ll boost the economy.”
Stores saw boards, break bread in lieu of cutting ribbons
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 12, 2011
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing says retail grand opening events are important because in addition to self-congratulation, they provide visibility. "If a retail store has a weak grand opening, it's extremely difficult to recover. If they have a huge grand opening, they'll exceed sales expectations."
Quietly, Southwest starts marketing offensive
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 12, 2011
Southwest Airlines is unleashing a marketing campaign on Atlanta, including visits to high schools with giveaways. “Doing things for teachers makes a lot of sense because they tend to be influencers in the community,” said Ken Bernhardt. “I suspect it’s just the first of many things that they will do to attract attention.”
Long-range prospects for global economy are sound
Atlanta Business Chronicle – August 12, 2011
Tamer Cavusgil, executive director of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), writes that “deep-rooted ingenuity and creativity of American entrepreneurs” and “the dynamism of emerging markets” are “two fundamental trends that ensure a very positive long-run outlook for the global economy.”
The Upcoming 9/11 Trial Isn't About Money But Elusive Justice
Huffington Post – August 11, 2011
Perry Binder of Legal Studies writes about the wrongful death suit filed by the family of Mark Bavis, who was a passenger on United Airlines Flight 185 on September 11, 2001. The trial begins on November 7.
Economic outlook: Half full, half empty...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 9, 2011
“The probability has gone up a lot in the last 10 days of a double-dip [recession],” said Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center. “On Sunday I had the odds at 25 percent, but depending on what happens this week, I can up that number.”
Recession fears grow after S&P downgrade hits fragile economy
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 8, 2011
“I put down 25 percent as the chance of recession,” says Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center. “If you asked me three months ago, I would have put down 10 percent.”
No Jobs in GA for Many
Georgia Public Broadcasting – August 8, 2011
Rajeev Dhawan says that while past recessions only lasted about nine months, the most recent recession lasted two years. Construction, banking and municipal employment still haven’t picked up, leaving workers with some hard choices.
Big jumps in insurance premiums will get new scrutiny
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 8, 2011
Bill Custer of the Center for Health Services Research says that a new regulation requiring insurance companies to fully explain hikes of ten percent or more will “allow consumers to have more information about what is going on with their own premiums.”
U.S Credit Downgraded (clip unavailable)
Swiss Public Radio – August 7, 2011
Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance discusses how Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating will affect the global economy.
What it took to rebuild Starbucks brand
Atlanta Business Chronicle – August 5, 2011
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing attributes the successful turnaround of Starbucks to seven standout factors, including tapping consumers for ideas and using social media to tell its story.
Stock Market Falls More Than 500 Points
WSB-TV – August 4, 2011
Noting that “the slowdown has been more brutal than expected,” Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center says that those looking for a corporate job should expect tougher times ahead.
The Economic Legacy Of Atlanta's Olympic Games
National Public Radio – August 4, 2011
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing says that it was not practical for Atlantans to count on reaping a long-term economic boost from hosting the Olympics in 1996. “What reason would anybody have to expect that that expenditure would have a big impact 15 years later?"
Metro businesses still wary after debt deal
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 2, 2011
If the economy were stronger, political events like the debt ceiling debate probably wouldn't affect businesses much according to Rajeev Dhawan. But, "when the economy is fragile, these kinds of irritants become more important."
Debt Ceiling Decision (clip unavailable)
Swiss Public Radio – August 2, 2011
Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance was interviewed about the international implications of the debt ceiling bill that was passed.
How Profitable Will Your Frogs...Er, Your Customers...Be in the Future?
Marketing AdVents – August 2011
V. Kumar and coauthors assert in a forthcoming paper that it’s possible to predict future customer profitability.
What Does Debt Deal Mean for Students?
Fox 5 Atlanta – August 1, 2011
Rajeev Dhawan says that college students looking for jobs will be affected by the debt ceiling drama because it has affected business confidence. “It’s all about confidence in the economy.”
Growing Asian Wealth Provides U.S. Export Markets
GlobalAtlanta – July 28, 2011
Increasingly affluent Asian markets offer “tremendous opportunities for growth” according to Conrad Ciccotello of the Personal Financial Planning program.
Airlines pocket ticket taxes due to government
WXIA-TV – July 27, 2011
Carriers that have pocketed airline ticket taxes during the FAA shutdown added millions of dollars to their bottom lines but did so at the expense of angering customers. Chris Lemley of the Department of Marketing told WXIA-TV that, “The first major airline that announces ‘basically we are not paying the taxes so we are going to reduce your fare by that amount’ is going to get a tremendous lift in business.”
5 Pitfalls of Leadership
Womenetics – July 26, 2011
One of the primary mistakes leaders make is that they are held to higher standards, writes Beverly Langford of the Business Communications Program. “If you are an effective leader, you know that you can learn something from everyone, and you understand the importance of continuing to challenge your own boundaries.”
Investment Experts: Developing Countries a Good Long-Term Bet
GlobalAtlanta – July 26, 2011
Conrad Ciccotello says that individual investors and U.S. companies with available capital should not be deterred from international investment by moments of slow growth. “Yes there are risks, but over the long run companies in all these emerging markets can expect higher returns than in the U.S.”
Es gibt schlicht keine andere Lösung (There is simply no other solution)
Aargauer Zeitung – July 25, 2011
Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance addresses the debt ceiling negotiations, asserting that if the debt ceiling isn’t raised, the global consequences will be immense. (Article is in German.)
More tourists coming to Atlanta, state
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – July 25, 2011
2010 saw a double-digit increase in international tourism to Atlanta and the Peach State. Commenting on the findings, Debby Cannon of the School of Hospitality said, "Atlanta’s easy access, because of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, brings people to Georgia as a base for their travel."
Lärm machen und Unsicherheit schaffen (U.S. tax investigations create uncertainty)
Aargauer Zeitung – July 23, 2011
Alfred Mettler discusses the Credit Suisse investigations and the tax negotiations between Switzerland and the United States. (Article is in German.)
Nichts deutet auf Rechtsbruch hin (No evidence of violation of U.S. law)
Basler Zeitung – July 23, 2011
There is no evidence that Credit Suisse has violated U.S. law specifically, says Alfred Mettler. (Article is in German.)
Obama stellt Ultimatum (Obama presents ultimatum)
Schweizer Fernsehen – July 17, 2011
In an interview on Swiss National Television Alfred Mettler of the Department of Finance said that the U.S. debt ceiling ultimately will be increased because the economic consequences of not doing so would be far too devastating. Interview is in Swiss German.
Stotz lands dream gig at GSU as biz innovator
Atlanta Business Chronicle – July 15, 2011
When asked about his vision for Robinson’s Executive Education program, Dan Stotz said, “We want Robinson to be to innovation what Julliard is to music.”
Long-Term Unemployment Rate Still High
Georgia Public Broadcasting – July 25, 2011
“Recessions used to come once every seven years, last about nine months and then they’re over," said Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center. "That’s why the old conventional wisdom is not working.”
Guest Columnist: More than optimism needed to bring jobs
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – July 24, 2011
“The maxim ‘if you build it they will come’ only works out in the movies,” writes Rajeev Dhawan. “In reality, as I teach in my triangle of money concept, first come jobs (new ones), which lead to income growth and result in demand for real estate products.”
In major hurricane, insurers face huge risk
Sarasota Herald-Tribune – July 24, 2011
Records kept secret by Florida regulators show more than a dozen property insurers — carriers that cover almost one in three insured homes — risk financial ruin in the wake of a catastrophic hurricane. According to Robert Klein of the Center for Risk Management Research, consumers “should be concerned the state allows carriers to operate with such low margin of safety. Who pays for that?"
New Grady CEO has solved big issues
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – July 23, 2011
John Haupert, who is expected to become the new CEO of Grady Hospital, has served as COO of Dallas’s Parkland Health and Hospital System. Bill Custer of the Institute of Health Administration says that Parkland is known across the country as a major success story among urban public hospitals.
Office etiquette: Say please!
Gulf News (Dubai) – July 23, 2011
Many people have forgotten the basic etiquette principle that the person talking to you at a given times deserves your full attention, according to Beverly Langford of the Business Communication program.
Consumers could face significant impact from debt ceiling crisis
WXIA-TV – July 19, 2011
Conrad Ciccotello of the Personal Financial Planning program advises investors to hold steady during the debt ceiling showdown. "Panic and investment decisions aren't a good mix. If you have a 401K and a long horizon for retirement, stay invested in the stock market and stay diversified.”
Academic forum launched to develop economic modeling
InsuranceERM – July 18, 2011
Robinson has partnered with the Willis Research Network to develop new risk modeling techniques for the reinsurance sector. “The time is right from the perspective of the needs of the industry,” said Rich Phillips of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance.
Anxious times: Money Anxiety Index up again
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – July 18, 2011
The debt ceiling showdown is not as large a cause of concern in Atlanta as it elsewhere according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center, because “Everybody knows there will be some resolution." Dhawan added that “I don’t smell panic in the air.”
State seldom cracks down on insurance companies and their adjusters
Sun-Sentinel – July 15, 2011
Hal Weston of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance discusses the discrepancy in the number of disciplinary actions filed in Florida against public claims adjusters and claims adjusters who work for insurance companies.
Consolidation logical in light of health reform
Atlanta Business Chronicle – July 15, 2011
Discussing recent partnerships and affiliations between hospitals and healthcare providers in the Atlanta metro area, Bill Custer of the Institute of Health Administration said, “The population base is large enough to support several competing integrated systems.”
Is Congress Using Inside Information To Beat the Street?
Advanced Trading – July 13, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate is interviewed regarding his paper, “Abnormal Returns from the Common Stock Investments of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.”
Opinion Editorial: American politicians are the kings of unethical trading
Canadian Business – July 12, 2011
“Calling Mr. Smith. It is time for you to return to Washington,” is the first sentence of a scorching editorial based on the findings of Alan Ziobrowski’s research.
Renowned Scholar Joins Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber Board
Sandy Springs Patch – July 12, 2011
Tamer Cavusgil of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) has been appointed to the board of the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce.
Foreclosures settle in below 10,000 monthly
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – July 11, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate believes the slowdown in foreclosures could be due in part to banks working though problems with paperwork and procedures. “[Bankers] are not squeezing the trigger on foreclosures as rapidly,” he said, “because they are more concerned about paperwork and trying to get it right.”
Economic burdens far-reaching: Potential recovery hit with political, global uncertainties
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – July 10, 2011
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center writes that “Any any economic recovery can be challenged by numerous factors. Some of them are quantifiable,” but others “fall into the realm of uncertainty.” Dhawan is a monthly columnist for the AJC.
Not-So-Representative Investors
New York Times – July 9, 2011
In “Abnormal Returns from the Common Stock Investments of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives,” Alan Ziobrowski and coauthors found that the investments made by these elected officials outperform the market by six percent. Such results are “beyond the area that we would call normal good fortune,” he said.
Corporate giants find ample shelter
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – July 9, 2011
Many companies’ tax rates are lower in the United States than oversees, especially compared to other developed nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). “We have one of the higher marginal rates in the OECD but one of the lowest effective tax rates in the OECD,” said Tad Ransopher of the School of Accountancy.
Airport tries to raise bar on service
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – July 8, 2011
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is in the midst of implementing consistent customer service from the parking deck through the boarding gate. Common service standards are important, according to Debby Cannon of the School of Hospitality, because travelers do not differentiate between airport and non-airport employees. “[They] have one perception of the experience.”
Mixed-use development planned at I-75 in Butts Co.
Jackson Progress-Argus – July 7, 2011
The growth of retail business in the Butts County will depend, in no small part, on having customers to patronize the establishments according to Julian Diaz III of the Department of Real Estate. He added that mixed-use developments of the type proposed for Butts County live or die based on the ability of residents to find nearby jobs.
Restaurant Recovery
Neighbor Newspapers – July 6, 2011
Dave Pavesic of the School of Hospitality characterizes independent restaurants with fewer than 50 employees as “the backbone of the industry.”
New Funding for Georgia State Program in Egypt
GlobalAtlanta – June 30, 2011
Robinson has received an additional $300,000 grant for its program with Cairo University. According to Bijan Fazlollahi of the Center for Business Development in Transitional Economies, the federal funds will “train a new generation of [Egyptian] managers.”
Opinion editorial: Why we saved the farmhouse (past tense)
Dunwoody Crier – June 30, 2011
The writer references data on exports, manufacturing, and state tax revenue collections from Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center.
Cannon speaks at conference
Atlanta Business Chronicle – June 24, 2011
Debby Cannon of the School of Hospitality will deliver the keynote address at the International Symposium on Green Tourism Management on June 25 at Jinan University in Guangzhou, China. The annual conference is a joint initiative of the School of Hospitality and Jinan’s School of Management.
Fewer workers have employer healthcare
Georgia Public Broadcasting – June 22, 2011
William Custer of the Institute of Health Administration “doesn’t think Georgia is that much different from the rest of the nation in terms of the willingness to buy coverage or the willingness of small employers to offer it.” The difference, he says, is that the Peach State has more small employers. “So we’re seeing a greater number of uninsured Georgians than in other states.”
Fewer Georgians get insurance through jobs
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – June 21, 2011
According to William Custer, declines in insurance coverage at work started before the economic downturn and have accelerated.
Sobering forecast: Jobs return by end of 2014: Metro area rebound slow
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – June 21, 2011
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center said the local economy will recover by the fourth quarter of 2015—providing international concerns involving oil prices and economic problems in Greece don't significantly compound the issue over the next year.
Congressional Trading on Advance Info Not Illegal: SEC
CNBC – June 20, 2011
A 2011 paper by Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate, “Abnormal Returns from the Common Stock Investments of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives,” is cited. Among its findings: stock purchases made by members of the house outperform the market by approximately 6 percent annually.
AT&T Mobility leads companies in sports ad spending
Atlanta Business Chronicle – June 17, 2011
Sports advertising helps companies connect with a market that is hard to reach via conventional media, says Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing.
Arby’s gets a new owner
WABE-FM, June 13, 2011
What should Wendy’s do with the $130 million it received for selling majority ownership of Arby’s to Roark Capital Group? Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing suggests that the chain "make some investments in breakfast and take advantage of one of the fastest growing day parts in the industry."
Foreclosures slow in metro Atlanta, but no end in sight
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 13, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate attributes the decline in foreclosures to government pressure on lenders “to clean up their act with how they implement foreclosures.”
What it takes to be a CMO of the Future
Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 3, 2011
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing writes in his bimonthly column that chief marketing officers “must become the voice of the customer inside the company, ensuring that the customer’s needs are represented in all corporate decision-making.”
Acquisitions: Georgia deal makers bullish
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 3, 2011
Corporate spending on new facilities and equipment is better for job growth than mergers and acquisitions, asserts Rajeev Dhawan.
Johns Creek Sees Sharp Increase in Commercial Building Permit Requests
Johns Creek Patch, May 24
Data prepared by Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is referenced.
Communication can aid employee satisfaction
Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 20
Beverly Langford of the Business Communication program is quoted.
Income will give hint at recovery
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 21
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is quoted.
Brazilian Chamber Elects New Board
GlobalAtlanta, May 19
David Bruce of the Institute of International Business has joined the Board of Directors of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast.
Delta bets some will pay extra for comfort
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 18
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing is quoted.
Court: Websites stiffed Atlanta on hotel taxes
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 16
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing is quoted.
Porsche's move revs up Atlanta's image
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 15
Why did Porsche choose to consolidate its North American operations here? One factor, says Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing, is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Foreclosures Drag Down Atlanta Real Estate Prices
Inman News, May 9
Job growth data from the Economic Forecasting Center is cited.
Gas prices follow pattern: Seasonal fluctuations, other factors spur hike
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 8
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center discusses the impact of high oil prices on job growth.
Newsmakers
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 8
George H. Zanjani has been named inaugural holder of the American Association of Managing General Agents Distinguished Chair in Risk Management and Insurance.
Breaking Through
iSixSigma Magazine, May/June issue
Kenneth Levine of the Department of Managerial Sciences is coauthor of an article on strategy.
Patients profit in team concept: Medical home stresses quality care, lower costs.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 5
William Custer of the Institute of Health Administration is quoted.
Oh Canada! Cain says nation way behind U.S. in CT machines
PolitiFact, May 2
William Custer of the Institute of Health Administration is quoted.
People on the Move
Graduate Management News, April
George Zanjani of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance has been appointed American Association of Managing General Agents Distinguished Chair in Risk Management and Insurance.
Some grocery prices hold - because packages shrink
The Virginian-Pilot — April 25, 2011
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing is quoted.
A search for the perfect quack
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — April 24, 2011
Ken Bernhardt discussed the quest for the new voice of the Aflac duck.
Nasdaq/ICE Stay in the Game for NYSE Euronext
GlobalAtlanta — April 19, 2011
Gerald Gay of the Department of Finance is quoted.
Cobb developments bring signs of economic upswing
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — April 19, 2011
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate is quoted.
Congratulations! You got a raise!
All About Alpha — April 17, 2011
A study by Vikas Agarwal of the Department of Finance is referenced.
The Hits (and Misses) Keep Coming for Microinsurance
Risk and Insurance — April 12, 2011
Richard Phillips of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance is quoted.
Furniture dealer stands on own legs
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 10
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing is quoted.
A federal shutdown's local impact
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 8
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is quoted.
College signs deal with top US university
Royal Gazette, April 5
The Robinson College has formed a “2+2” partnership with Bermuda College.
Health Experts and Advocates Weigh in on Grady's Future
WABE-FM, April 4
William Custer of the Institute of Health Administration is quoted.
University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business and Economics secures accreditation
Memphis Commercial Appeal, April 2
Robinson College Dean H. Fenwick Huss is quoted.
2020 marketing: consumer expects more
Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 1
In the latest installment of his bimonthly column, Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing shares key findings from a white paper on how marketers can prepare for the next decade.
Viewpoints: Pension crisis will take time to resolve, require new thinking
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 30
C.S. Thachenkary of the Department of Managerial Sciences proposes DB(k) plans as a means of funding state and local pension plans.
Addressing Cobb budget challenges requires culture change
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 30
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is quoted.
AMA Atlanta awards announced
Atlanta Business Chronicle, March 25
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Atlanta Chapter of the American Marketing Association for his commitment to supporting and growing the city’s marketing community.
Obituary: Thomas B. Clark
Augusta Chronicle, March 23
Thomas B. Clark, Professor Emeritus of Managerial Sciences, died on March 21. During his career at the Robinson College, Clark served as acting dean and was chair of the Department of Managerial Sciences.
Aflac seeks new spokesduck voice
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 23
Ken Bernhardt is quoted.
Slaughter Pushes To End Insider Trading In Congress
WGRZ-TV (NBC/Rochester), March 20
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate is quoted.
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Sound Bites: ‘Every Lender is Not Made Equal’
National Real Estate Investor, March 16
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is quoted.
Letter to the Editor: Another Retirement Option
New York Times, March 13
C.S. Thachenkary of the Department of Managerial Sciences responds to a New York Times editorial that recommending that new employees of New York State be given the option to join a 401(k) plan in order to reduce the state’s future pension burden. Thachenkary describes why DB(k) retirement plans are preferable to 401(k) plans.
Global hotelier plans for metro expansion
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 12
Debby Cannon of the School of Hospitality is quoted.
Interest in 'flipping homes' remains high
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 9
Karen Gibler of the Department of Real Estate is quoted.
Hotel recovery tied to economic rebound
HotelNewsNow, March 9
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is quoted.
Economy slides if oil prices stay high
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 5
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center disagrees with Warren Buffet’s recent comments about not being worried about high oil prices.
Atlanta's oldest hospital squeezed by health care trends
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 4
William Custer of the Institute of Health Administration is quoted.
What's Mysterious about Target-Date Funds: Too Much
International Data Group, March 4
Findings from a study by doctoral student Vallapuzha Sandhya are referenced.
Obama’s offer on health care gets chilly state reception
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 2
William Custer of the Institute of Health Administration is quoted.
Success of new stadium depends on deal with Falcons
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 1
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing is quoted.
State, Local Fiscal Pressures Represent Risk to Economy, Despite Furor Over Cuts
BNA Daily Report for Executives, Feb 28
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is quoted.
Entrepreneur 101: Pretzels, Pralines and Profits
Atlanta Tribune, February
Greg Henley of the Russell Center for Entrepreneurship is quoted.
Are mortgage deductions on way out?
Charlotte Observer, February 27
Karen Gibler of the Department of Real Estate is quoted.
WellStar project part of larger push to more integrated patient care
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 25
William Custer of the Institute of Health Administration is quoted.
Employment gains in Georgia forecast: Oil prices a concern amid signs of economic lift.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 24
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center offers his quarterly forecast for Atlanta, the Southeast and the nation.
Health insurance premiums debated
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 24
Bill Custer of the Institute of Health Administration is quoted.
Georgia State University Economist Predicts Modest Economic Recovery
WABE-FM, February 23
Rajeev Dhawan discusses his quarterly economic forecast.
What's in a name? Lots of cash
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 23
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing is quoted.
Guest Commentary: China-U.S. Trade in the 'Year of the Rabbit.'
GlobalAtlanta, February 21
An opinion editorial by Professor Emeritus Costas G. Alexandrides.
World Feeding Itself Spurs Search for Answers
Bloomberg, February 17
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is interviewed.
Atlanta in danger of losing another professional sports franchise
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 16
Debby Cannon of the School of Hospitality is quoted.
Senate banking chairman sued by bank, FDIC for debts
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 14
Pete Eisemann of the Department of Finance is quoted.
AP analysis: Foreclosures raise US economic stress
Associated Press, February 8
Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center is quoted in this widely picked up story – e.g. Bloomberg News, Denver Post, Huffington Post, and Yahoo Finance. Click here to see pickup.
Homeowners' gambit: Selling low to move up
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 7
Karen Gibler of the Department of Real Estate is quoted.
Fulton faces lawsuit over property taxes
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 7
Alan Ziobrowski of the Department of Real Estate is quoted.
Gauging the cost of snow days
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 6
Rajeev Dhawanwrites about the impact of January’s bad weather in his monthly AJC column.
High-rise era has stalled, for now
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 6
Rajeev Dhawan is quoted.
Metrics among top 8 marketing topics
Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 4
Ken Bernhardt of the Department of Marketing examines what’s on the mind of marketers in his bimonthly column for the ABC.
Super Bowl advertising (Segment unavailable)
WABE-FM, February 4
Ken Bernhardt is quoted.
Bang for your buck
Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 4
Ken Bernhardt is quoted; so is Michelle Auda, who won the 2010 Russell Center Business Plan Competition.
Closing the Gender Gap: Communication Styles of Women vs. Men
Womenetics, February 1
Beverly Langford of the Business Communications program is a regular columnist for Womenetics.
(Rajeev Dhawan, Economic Forecasting Center)