Tag: economics
The rise of renewable energy means utility companies must change business models
With the rise of individual households producing surplus power via solar panels and selling energy back to power companies, the profitability of electric companies could drop and lead to acquisitions and mergers. The electric industry has also seen changes in renewable energy integration and regulatory changes that could lead to shrinking profits and firm consolidations.
Read More »Melody Lo named Steinmeyer Memorial Endowed Chair of Economics for the Kummer College at S&T
Dr. Melody Lo, a professor of economics at Arkansas State University, has been named the inaugural John and Ruth Steinmeyer Memorial Endowed Chair of Economics for the Kummer College at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She will assume the role of chair in the fall 2022 semester. Lo succeeds Dr. Michael Davis, who has […]
Read More »Experts to speak about the invasion of Ukraine on March 9
A panel discussion comprised of various experts will discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine this March at Missouri S&T.
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Missouri S&T promotes entrepreneurship to the state through NSF program
Missouri-based entrepreneurs can earn funding while working with Missouri University of Science and Technology business experts to transform their ideas into new technologies that benefit society as a part of the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program.
Read More »S&T student studies white flag trades in baseball
If the Cardinals had traded Albert Pujols this summer, fans probably would have rioted in the streets of St. Louis. It would have been the ultimate example of a “white flag trade.”
Read More »UMR students boost Rolla economy
With the new school year starting Monday, the Rolla region should once again see the economic boost provided by University of Missouri–Rolla students.
Read More »UMR grad to speak on business Feb. 22
Leadership and business operations students at the University of Missouri-Rolla will learn about entrepreneurship and the traits and skills of leadership from a successful UMR graduate during a lecture to be held Feb. 22 on campus.
Read More »Kansas City Super Bowl? Not so fast, says UMR economist
Kansas City would be better off winning a Super Bowl than hosting one, according to an economist at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Read More »UMR professor studies micro-economics in Mexico
While many college students were lounging on the beaches of Cancun during Spring Break, Julie Gallaway, assistant professor of economics and finance at the University of Missouri-Rolla, traveled to another part of Mexico, studying how small loans help people in a poverty-stricken area.
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