Business & Economics

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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.

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State’s Economic Recovery Booming Just Before COVID-19 Resurgence

Two snapshots of the state’s economy earlier this summer show recovery from the pandemic recession of 2020 exceeding expectations.

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State Business Leaders Expecting Economic Growth

In the latest quarterly survey by researchers at The University of Alabama, business leaders in the state are feeling more encouraged about the economy than they have since the global pandemic began.

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State Business Leaders Optimistic on Early 2021 Economy

Even with the continued stress from the pandemic, business leaders in the state remained mostly optimistic that their businesses will have a positive start to 2021, according a quarterly survey done by economists at The University of Alabama.