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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…
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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: Students Experience Deep Religious Immersion at ‘Monasticamp’
In the NewsAt “Monasticamp,” a collaboration between Catholic Studies and the Center for Mission at the University of St. Thomas, students spend a day immersed in the rhythm of monastic life. The National Catholic Register wrote about the initiative. From the story: While for many students at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, a… -
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: Roxanne Prichard on Permanent Standard Time and Health
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of St. Thomas, recently was quoted in a Scientific American article on how switching between standard time and daylight saving time can have negative effects on the human circadian rhythms and bodily health. From the article: Winding clocks an hour back this fall, when daylight saving… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on Political Rhetoric
In the NewsThe United States has seen an uptick in violence, most recently demonstrated by the murder of Charlie Kirk. Kevin Sauter, University of St. Thomas professor emeritus, spoke to KARE 11 on the development. From the story: The murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an appearance in Utah on Wednesday marked another dark chapter for the United… -
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: Jessica Hodge on Hate Crimes
CAS NewsThe FBI classifies the Annunciation mass shooting as a hate crime. Jessica Hodge, associate professor of justice and peace studies, spoke to MPR News about the terminology and its reasoning. From the interview: Here to explain how officials might look at defining the crime and why they might do so is Jessica Hodge. She's a… -
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,…