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In the News: Economics Students Reveal State Fair Favorites Are Pricier
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently was interviewed on KARE 11 and KSTP regarding the “On a Stick Index” he developed with students to track price increases of popular items at the Minnesota State Fair. From the KARE 11 story: Every…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Producer Price Index
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to CNN about the latest producer price index. From the story: Costs were sharply on the rise for producers and manufacturers in July, a sign that higher prices could soon filter down to American consumers.… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Politicization of Labor Statistics
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to MinnPost about the politicization of labor statistics. President Donald Trump’s recent firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner caused fears of eroding public trust in data. From the story: The Bureau of Labor… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Consumer Spending
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to Scripps News on trends in consumer spending. The Commerce Department issued new data regarding consumer spending in May and June. Prices rose 2.6% in June compared to a year ago and spending is down… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Discusses the Federal Reserve
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently discussed the Federal Reserve on WCCO Radio. He explained why interest rates aren’t changing with recent economic reports. From the interview: The board of governors decided to not reduce interest rates. However, there were… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the US Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KARE 11 about the potential direction of the U.S. economy. From the story: This week is filled with new financial data and insights that could offer a clearer picture of the current state of… -
In The News: Tyler Schipper on the Stock Market and 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 KSTP-TV about the stock market bouncing back and how tariffs are impacting prices in stores. How consumers feel about the economy depends on where they are with their finances, he said. He cited… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Increased Inflation
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to CNN about the impact of tariffs on inflation. Economists have warned that new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration would send prices soaring. Recent CPI data shows increasing tendencies. From the story: Economists, researchers… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Decreased Discretionary Spending
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the U.S. economy. Uncertainty has consumers pulling back on discretionary spending, shrinking the size of the U.S. economy. From the story: Americans spent less money last month, shrinking the… -
In the News: Dr. Tyler Schipper on Oil Prices
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about the impact of oil prices on businesses and consumers. From the story: Despite an announced Middle East ceasefire on Monday, there are concerns about oil prices and whether people will be paying more.…