UWF Finance Students Visit New York Stock Exchange

The students, members of the Argo Investment Fund group, which manages around $20,000 of actual money as a learning experience, visited the city Nov. 3-6.

Economic Report: What a Trump Presidency Means for the Economy

Trump highlighted several key issues that he wants to address in the first 100 days of his presidency.

Despite Debt, College Grads More Likely Than Peers to Buy Homes

Data shows home ownership rates in Florida increasing as educational attainment increases.

Economic Report: New Home Sales Rise Unexpectedly

New home sales beat expectations in September, leading to questions about where the housing market stands.

Pensacola-Area Residents Diverse in Lifestyles, Attitudes

Its residents appear much less diverse than other areas of Florida or the country.

MBA Student Research Helps Small Business

A team of College of Business graduate students won the Florida Student Project of the Year award at the 2016 America’s SBDC Conference.

Economic Report: New Study Surveys Changes in American Jobs

The Pew Research Center recently released a comprehensive study, which examines 30 years of data to understand how economic change is affecting the workplace.

Trails, Greenways Offer Economic, Health Benefits to Communities

A study by the Outdoor Industry Association found the U.S. outdoor recreation sector as a whole generates $643 billion in direct spending.

Childhood Poverty Can Have Lifelong Effects

One in five children, both nationally and in the region, live below the poverty line, which for a household of four is about $24,000.

Harper: Economy Improving, But Some Challenges Remain

The labor market is strengthening and the housing market is healthy, but challenges still lie ahead for the national and regional economies.

Economic Report: Why the Fed Has Kept Interest Rates Low for So Long

Dr. Rick Harper discusses why the Federal Reserve has been reluctant to raise interest rates in recent years.

To Improve the Economy, Close the Digital Divide

The digital divide arguably impacts many fundamental aspects of life in a modern society, including economic equality, social mobility and economic growth.