Economy

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Economy February 19, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices jumps 13 cents over past week

Georgia gasoline prices took a 13-cent jump over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, the cost of a gallon of unleaded regular in the state now…

Economy February 1, 2024

With the economy looking bright enough, the Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game

by Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If there’s one thing you can say about Fed policymakers, it’s that they…

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Economy February 1, 2024

How metro Atlanta compares to other metro areas in terms of inflation

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College At one point during the pandemic, the inflation rate hit its highest levels since the late 1970s and early 1980s….

Economy January 20, 2024

You’ve Got To Give Georgians Some “Credit” For Paying Off Their Debts Better

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s some good news, and bad news, for Georgians when it comes to their credit scores. The Peach State doesn’t…

Economy January 17, 2024

State economist says warning signs hint Georgia ‘likely’ to experience mild recession this year

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 17, 2024 Georgia’s state economist told lawmakers Tuesday that the state is likely…

Economy January 16, 2024

When can we stop worrying about rising prices? The latest inflation report offers no easy answers

by D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Tired of thinking about inflation’s impact on…

Economy December 28, 2023

Economic lookahead: As we ring in 2024, can the US economy continue to avoid a recession?

Economy December 27, 2023

Student loan bill in your holiday mail? 1M Georgians drive state’s No. 3 rank for student debt

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 22, 2023 The holidays aren’t cheap, and neither is a college degree. And…

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Economy December 25, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices rise before Christmas driven in part by attacks on Red Sea shipping

International events caused an unwelcome pre-Christmas economic worry. The week before Christmas saw a five-cent rise in the average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded in Georgia. The price…

Economy December 19, 2023

A bottle of scotch recently sold for $2.7 million – what’s behind such outrageous prices?

by Hovig Tchalian, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When a rare bottle of Scotch whisky sold for US$2.7 million in November…

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