Business & Economics

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Affordability Concerns Remain as Costlier Rent Growth Slows

The average cost to rent housing across the country continues to become more expensive, but the price increases are slowing, according to a monthly rent index compiled by three colleges including The University of Alabama.

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UA Economists: State Economy to Shrink Slightly in 2023

Inflation, labor shortages, supply chain bottlenecks and international effects from the war in Ukraine will continue to drag national and state economic growth.

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A Commercial Real Estate Agent’s Gender Does Matter – To The Seller

Gender plays a role in commercial real estate transactions because of a common affinity bias among property owners, according to a study by researchers at The University of Alabama.

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State Business Leaders Still Sour on Economy

For the second consecutive quarter, state business leaders have a negative outlook on the economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.

Report Shows Resilient Construction Offers Strong Investment Return

Report Shows Resilient Construction Offers Strong Investment Return

University of Alabama study estimates economic value of resilient construction for multifamily buildings.

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State Business Leaders Not Confident in Economy

For the first time in eight years Alabama business leaders have a negative outlook for the economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.

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UA Fuels Tuscaloosa’s Economy

The University of Alabama continues to be a driving force in the Tuscaloosa area’s economy, according to a recent economic analysis.

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State Business Leaders Sour on Near-Term U.S. Economy

Even with confidence in the state economy growing along with increasing industry profits and sales, state business leaders are decidedly negative in their outlook for the nation’s economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.

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State Economy to Grow in 2022; Pandemic Pitfalls Remain

Alabama’s economy could see stellar growth in 2022 as the state and country continue reopening commerce in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, according to researchers at The University of Alabama.

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Researchers to study the state of Black-owned businesses in Alabama

A five-year, research project will explore the status of Black businesses in Alabama, with the goal of pinpointing specific challenges they face and identifying strategies to help them thrive.