Waddell on global economy, investments, competition

Dave Waddell of Memphis offers an amusing, and possibly insightful view of the cracks in the world economy. The MDN has it.

Nobel Laureate in Chattanooga

Elinor Ostrom Ph.D., the first woman to win the Nobel in Economic Sciences, will speak Nov. 17 at University of Tennessee -Chattanooga. The TFP reports.

UMemphis prof argues for lower corporate taxes

University of Memphis economics professor Ronald Spahr argues that by lowering U.S. corporate tax rates, the nation would become more competitive and would alleviate some downward pressure on wages. The MDN reports. Spahr is chair of the UM department of finance, insurance and real estate, within the UM Fogelman College of Business & Economics.