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Research Expertise
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Article ItemWhy cardboard boxes may signal the next recession, expert explains , article
Plenty of people have levied theories about potential recession indicators across the economy this year. But what if the key to finding the right economic indicator is to stop thinking outside the box and to start thinking about the box itself? Virginia Tech economist Jadrian Wooten believes that the so-called cardboard box index may carry with it a warning sign for today.
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Article ItemExpert explains why words matter as much as numbers when it comes to the Fed , article
Brad Paye, associate professor in the department of Finance, Insurance, and Business Law, explains how comments at the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting can impact the stock market even more than changes to interest rates.
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Article ItemExpert shares tips for spotting and addressing bullying , article
Virginia Tech expert Sarah Henry offers tips for spotting the signs a child is struggling socially, and outlines steps parents can take to help.
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Article ItemExperts available: Cardboard economics, National Recovery Month, fall foliage, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including what cardboard says about the economy, the National Guard in Chicago, National Recovery Month, fall foliage, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Article ItemHow to storm-proof your trees for fall , article
Fall in Virginia means pumpkins, crisp air, and colorful leaves — but it also brings strong winds and seasonal storms that can damage property and valuable landscape trees. Virginia Tech experts say now is the time to prepare.