Economic Society attends 2022 Minnesota Economic Association Conference

Economic Society members, Erin Summerbell, Isabel Olson, Ansel Anderson, Jaden Oestern, and Jonas Baune, attended the Minnesota Economic Association Conference on October 14, 2022 at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. The research conference focused on economic issues related to poverty and discrimination such as rent control programs and gender wage gaps. Members also visited MSUM Economics alumnus, Rebecca Weir, […]

Hansen provides economic update at Moorhead Rotary Club meeting

Dr. T. J. Hansen, Department of Economics, Law & Politics, presented “Economic Shocks and Signals: A Winding Economic Road,” at the Moorhead Rotary Club meeting on July 26, 2022.  In this talk, she highlighted how consumer and producer behaviors have adjusted to shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainties.  Hansen used historical data related […]

College of Business, Analytics & Communication Faculty Members Hansen and Mollberg Engage with Kiwanis of Detroit Lakes

Dr. T. J. Hansen, Department of Economics, Law & Politics, presented “Navigating the Economic Waters:  Reflection and Outlook,” at the July 19th, 2022 meeting of the Kiwanis of Detroit Lakes.  She compared resilience patterns among different industries during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Hansen’s talk also used historical data related to inflation, unemployment, and gross domestic product to frame current economic conditions […]

Hansen invited to present economic outlook to the Fargo Gateway Lions Club

Dr. T. J. Hansen presented “Economic Recovery and COVID-19:  Moving Forward,” at the Friday, June 17, 2022 meeting of the Fargo Gateway Lions Club.  She highlighted trends within the Fargo-Moorhead regional economy and U.S. national economy in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Hansen also provided an economic outlook focused on inflation, unemployment, and economic growth expectations for the remainder of […]