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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Likelihood of Minnesota Going Into a Recession
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Axios Twin Cities to discuss the possibility that Minnesota is going into a recession. From the article: Minnesota is one of 22 states at high risk of a recession, according to a new analysis from Mark…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Economic Data and Unemployment
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke on WCCO Radio about the effects of the government shutdown regarding unemployment rates and the struggling job market. From the interview: Host: It’s sort of a staggering number of people when you look at the… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Divide in Economic Sentiment
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed by WCCO Radio on how while consumer sentiment is low, the stock market continues to grow. From the interview: Host: What do you see going on right now? Schipper: At the bottom line, people are… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the ‘De Minimis’ Tariff Policy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune about the change in tariff policy due to an executive order that eliminated the long-standing “de minimis” exemption of $800. From the story: A tomato clock from Canada, K-pop albums from… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Spending Inequality
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to CNN about recent price stressors and the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. From the story: The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time this year, a move that could provide some relief… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Interest Rate Cuts
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about how Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could affect Americans. From the story: “We might see some changes in mortgage rates and some downward pressure would be great for people who are… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on August Inflation Numbers
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to CNN and WCCO Radio about recent inflation numbers. The consumer price index for August reveled a continued rise in inflation. The development follows labor statistics showing weakening job growth. From the CNN story: Consumer… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on AI’s Impact on Entry-Level Jobs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KSTP-TV about the economy and how starting a career is becoming more difficult due to the impact of artificial intelligence. From the story: “It’s harder to find that first job for college graduates,… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Furniture Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to ABC News about the implication of furniture tariffs. The Trump administration has threatened to tax American companies that import furniture. From the story: President Donald Trump in recent days threatened to slap tariffs on furniture, which would… -
Sticker Shock on a Stick: St. Thomas Students Track Inflation at State Fair
In the NewsAt the Great Minnesota Get-Together, it’s not just the food that’s fried; wallets are feeling the heat too. University of St. Thomas students created the first-ever “On a Stick Index” to track State Fair inflation. The inaugural project, modeled after the Consumer Price Index (CPI), revealed how much more Minnesota fairgoers are paying for iconic…