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Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, and Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, wrote an op-ed on Connecticut’s decision to create a gas tax holiday to help consumers with skyrocketing fuel prices.
The Hartford Courant: Optics and politics, vis-à-vis economics: We need a long-term solution not a tax holiday
5/5/22, 4:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, says if Roe v. Wade is overturned, Griswold v. Connecticut could be next, if the reasoning is based on the right to privacy, which is not in the U.S. Constitution.
Insider: Law experts warn that leaked SCOTUS draft opinion on Roe v. Wade exposes a weak spot that puts the use of contraceptions and other privacy rights at risk
Lauren Frias and Natalie Musumeci
5/5/22, 4:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says the Federal Reserve makes an announcement on raising interest rates, but just how much it will be decided later today.
NBC Connecticut: What CT Experts Say to Plan for Ahead of Interest Rate Increase
Jennifer Joas
5/4/22, 4:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, discusses the potential implications of Roe v. Wade being ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and what could happen to Connecticut's abortion laws.
NBC Connecticut: Could Roe V. Wade Have an Impact on Griswold V. Connecticut
Jane Caffrey
5/4/22, 4:00 AM
Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence for marketing and the Executive MBA program, says companies already giving their female employees financial assistance for out-of-state abortion travel expenses are viewed positively for protecting women's rights.
The Washington Times: U.S. companies already reimbursing employees for out-of-state abortion travel
Sean Salai
5/4/22, 4:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, talks about the leaked decision from the Supreme Court and its impact nationwide.
NBC Connecticut Face the Facts: SCOTUS Roe v. Wade
Jane Caffrey
5/4/22, 4:00 AM
John Rosen, a practitioner in residence of economics, talks about the port shutdown in Shanghai, China, which could cause problems in the supply chain for at least a year.
The Athens Messenger: Lemonade out of lemons: Inflation, supply chain problems prompt innovation while pushing farmers to embrace change
Mike Sunnucks
5/2/22, 4:00 AM
Ceyda Mumcu, associate professor and chair of sport management, says individual players have changed the business model in sports, especially for female athletes.
Los Angeles Times: Women's professional soccer is back in L.A. Here's why Angel City FC is ready to thrive
Vanessa Martínez
4/29/22, 8:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says Irving based Exxon Mobil may be held accountable to Congress to explain this extraordinary profit while consumers are struggling to pay for gas.
Fox News Dallas: Exxon Mobil reports $5.48 billion in net income
Alex Boyer
4/29/22, 4:00 AM
Jan Jones, lecturer and coordinator for the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, says airlines and hotels need to keep their websites updated with the latest guidelines so customers know what to expect when traveling.
PR News: Updating Websites is Best Move in a Confusing COVID Moment
Andrew Byrd
4/27/22, 4:00 AM
Jan Jones, lecturer and coordinator for hospitality and tourism management, says that business travel experienced a significant drop during the pandemic, and is slow to come back for hotels and airlines.
ASI Industry News: Excitement Builds in Promo Industry for Sales Travel
Sara Lavenduski
4/20/22, 4:00 AM
Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics, says this is not the first business that has opted to go cashless, but he is concerned about legal challenges, as some states require businesses to accept currency.
The Hour: Lake Compounce amusement park going all-cashless
Luther Turmelle
4/18/22, 4:00 AM
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says that employees have some leverage as there are millions of job openings and not enough people to fill them.
NJ.Com: Are N.J. workers finally going back to the office? Experts debate hybrid pros and cons
Larry Higgs
4/18/22, 4:00 AM
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, says that the supply chain issues and impact of inflation now are more severe than in the late 1970s.
Washington Examiner: Stagflation, energy crises, and 'malaise': The last time inflation was this high
Zachary Halaschak
4/17/22, 4:00 AM