Executive director touts 60th anniversary of institute
James Youngquist, executive director of the Institute for Economic Advancement in the UALR College of Business, recently provided a guest commentary highlighting the institute’s 60th anniversary. Youngquist recounted its history for the monthly magazine Talk Business and Politics. From its conception during the Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus era to its current multiple partnerships with the … Executive director touts 60th anniversary of institute
Forecast on state’s economy coming Oct. 15
Dr. Michael Pakko, chief economist and state economic forecaster at UALR’s Institute for Economic Advancement, will present his annual forecast on the state’s economy on Oct. 15.
Public forum to focus on Money, Class, and Opportunity
An expert panel will discuss Arkansas’s economic future at the 11th annual Racial Attitudes in Pulaski County Forum from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Ron Robinson Theater in downtown Little Rock.
Institute’s economic research impacts decisions in state, region
When Bass Pro Shops throws open its familiar log doors on Nov. 13, outdoor enthusiasts from miles around will likely pack the new store to browse in an environment that has made the retailer one of the most recognizable brands in America.
Federal Reserve VP to speak at Economic Forecast Conference
Dr. David Altig, executive vice president and director of research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will address the national economic outlook at the 2013 Arkansas Economic Forecast Conference Wednesday, Nov. 6.
‘State of Region’ breakfast coming May 30
The Institute for Economic Advancement at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has partnered with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce to host a breakfast focused on the region’s economic outlook.
Hass Adds to Economic Development Skills
Tonya Goza Hass, assistant research extension specialist at UALR, has completed an intensive week-long, three-tiered program from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute.
Fall Economic Forecast Set for Oct. 30
Registration for UALR’s Institute for Economic Advancement’s 2012 Economic Forecast Conference is still open. The conference will be held from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Clinton Presidential Center.
Pakko Updates State’s Economic Forecast
Dr. Michael Pakko, chief economist and state economic forecaster for UALR’s Institute for Economic Advancement, said final statistics for the fourth quarter of 2011 predicts steady but unremarkable growth as the economy slowly emerges from the aftermath of the 2008‐09 recession.