Economics

Connaughton forecasts sluggish growth for N.C. Economy in 2015

Categories: Economics, News

Economic growth in North Carolina is expected to grow at a sluggish pace in 2015 with no significant growth expected for the remainder of 2014, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state. According to Connaughton, N.C. Gross State Product (GSP) is expected to reach a level of $482,911.70 […]

Belk College welcomes faculty members

7 new faculty members begin this fall semester

Dr. John Connaughton gives economic update on WFAE

Categories: Economics, News

Podcast available of latest Babson Capital/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast

Economic effects of the World Cup may result in losses, say researchers

Categories: Economics, News

Analysis over 50 years: Distracted workers pay attention to the game instead of work

Faculty member’s research with Harvard, Columbia in The Quarterly Journal of Economics

Categories: Economics, News

Study examines school segregation, education and crime in Charlotte schools

Belk College honors outstanding faculty, staff

The Belk College recently presented its annual awards to faculty and staff who have excelled in teaching, research and service. Linyun Yang assistant professor of marketing, received the Best Paper award for her paper “Distinctively Different: Exposure to Multiple Brands in Low-Elaboration Settings, ” which was published in the Journal of Consumer Research. Dr. Yang […]