The political optics of a government shutdown Shutdowns, like elections, have winners and losers. Virginia Tech public relations expert Cayce Myers says the perception of who caused the shutdown and who didn’t frequently becomes part of a larger political narrative…
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Tourism could feel the brunt of the shutdown according to Virginia Tech expert
Tourism could feel the brunt of the shutdown “The impact this time will be worrisome since the hospitality industry just started recovering from the pandemic,” says Virginia Tech tourism and hospitality expert Mahmood Khan. The first and greatest impact of…
UC Irvine political scientists comment on government shutdown
With government funding slated to run out on Sept. 30, two political scientists from the University of California, Irvine – Matthew Beckmann and Louis DeSipio – are sharing comments on the cause and potential impact of a government shutdown.
Potential effects of shutdown range from higher interest rates, recession & catastrophic effects on taxes, SS benefits
The economic impact of the federal government shutdown Potential economic effects of a shutdown of the federal government range from higher interest rates to a potential recession to catastrophic long term effects on taxes and Social Security benefits. Virginia Tech…
As Stores Reopen, Which Customers Are Most Likely to Return? New research in MIT Sloan Review reveals how consumer preferences have changed and how retailers can adapt.
As Stores Reopen, Which Customers Are Most Likely to Return? New research reveals how consumer preferences have changed and how retailers can adapt. https://sloanreview-mit-edu.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/sloanreview.mit.edu/article/as-stores-reopen-which-customers-are-most-likely-to-return/amp Professors Patrick Lynch and Richard Ettenson available for commentary, analysis, and interviews. The COVID-19 pandemic and…