Chad Hart, a professor in the Department of Economics, was featured on “Iowa Press,” a local public television program presented by Iowa PBS. During the roundtable, Hart discussed Iowa’s record corn crop, climate change and the federal government’s efforts to expand meat and poultry processing. The federal government recently dedicated $150 million to expanding small … Continue reading Chad Hart featured on PBS’s ‘Iowa Press’
Dave Swenson, a research scientist in the Department of Economics, was quoted in a recent Newsweek article, “John Deere Workers Hit the Picket Lines as Company Expected to Report Record Profits.” The Associated Press originally published the article, in which Swenson outlines how Deere’s strong sales may impact the company’s ability to meet the demands … Continue reading Dave Swenson quoted in Newsweek
John Winters, associate professor in the Department of Economics, was quoted in a July 14 Washington Post article, “Skip college? Not if you want to make more money.” Winters provided research-based commentary about the value of a four-year college degree and how location can impact a degree’s return on investment. Some of Winters’ insights were … Continue reading John Winters quoted in Washington Post article