Recently added articles from Business Perspectives:
Confluence of structural and cyclical change clouds outlook for 2008 and beyond.(Wall Street Economic Crisis, 2008)
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As an extension of previous arguments, it now appears that our greatest fears about the simultaneous appearance of two economic forces, inflation and recession, may become a reality in 2008. The actions of the Federal Reserve System and the federal ...
The Memphis economy in 2008.
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There is good news for the Memphis economy in 2008, even as the U.S. economy appears to be in or headed for a recession. In particular, the Memphis area is being surrounded by auto assembly and auto parts plants. Of greatest importance is a new Toyota ...
... And the hill becomes a mountain!
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The title of last year's Tennessee Valley outlook article was "The Bump in the Road Becomes a Hill." For 2008, that hill has become a mountain. The overwhelming influence on the Valley's economy for 2008 will be the national economy, and the national ...
The world economic outlook for 2008.(International Monetary Fund )
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introduction Stubbornly high energy prices, volatile financial markets, weak credit conditions, and a continuing downturn in the U.S. housing market have combined to produce the economic equivalent of a perfect storm for the year 2008. As a ...
The Arkansas economic outlook for 2008.
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Arkansas economy expanded in 2007 despite mixed signals and abundant evidence of declining growth going into 2008. The main source of weakness stemmed from ongoing struggles in the large manufacturing base in the state. While manufacturing represented ...
Kentucky's economic outlook for 2008: by the Kentucky Office of State Budget Director.(Reprint)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kentucky's Economy Kentucky's personal income is estimated to be $134.8 billion for the second quarter of FY 2008, an increase of 5.9 percent from a year ago. U.S. personal income grew by 6.0 percent during the same period. Wages and salaries ...
The Louisiana economy.
Jan 01, 2008; ... An examination of the Louisiana economy provides a study in contrasts. Not only is the state split between two Federal Reserve Districts, it is similarly geographically split between those areas severely affected by the hurricanes of 2005 in the South and those fortunate enough to largely ...
The Mississippi economic outlook, 2008.
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The economic future is never certain, but it looks especially risky at this early stage of 2008. The subprime mortgage credit crisis, $90-$100 per barrel oil, falling consumer and business confidence, weak December 2007 employment growth, Christmas retail ...
An economic summary of Missouri.(Reprint)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This excerpt is from "The Missouri Budget, Fiscal Year 2009, Budget Summary." The SBBER wishes to thank Governor Blunt, the Office of Administration, Division of Budget & Planning, and Kevin Highfill for their assistance and permission in reprinting this ...
Still chilly after all these years: a longitudinal study of corporate board composition in Tennessee.(the role of working women in achieving managerial goals )
Jan 01, 2008; ... A look into the corporate board rooms across the nation shows the under-representation of women at the table. The absence and near absence of women in many board rooms is perplexing. As an issue that has been the subject of ongoing public debate, it has been examined by investigative ...
Subprime: boon or bain?
Jan 01, 2008; ... Where to From Here? The Subprime Mortgage Market Last year was the year when the term "subprime" became a part of everyday speech and was often followed by any number of other terms--crash, debacle, mess, or meltdown--in the media. We have all become numbed by the ...
The credit crunch: a domino effect.
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introduction In the shadow of the spotlight focused on the faltering nationwide housing market comes the all-encompassing catch phrase "credit crunch." However, the term is neither a prophet of doom nor is it unique only in light of housing, ...
Mapping out the credit crunch and its impact on real estate.
Jan 01, 2008; ... The recent credit crunch is having a noticeable effect on the real estate market both nationally and locally. The third quarter 2007 Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight's House Price Index (HPI) indicated a 1.8 percent national home price appreciation, which is 0.4 percent lower ...
National & regional economies.(Statistical table)
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Pre> National Economic Indicators February October November2007 2007 2007 Consumer Confidence (1) 111.2 95.6 87.8 ISM Manufacturing Index (2) 52.3 ...
The hospitality industry.
Sep 22, 2007; ... The Memphis economy is continuing to struggle with developing a natural market leader that can take the economy in a new direction. In the absence of home building, which has been the driver for the economy since the late 1990s, the economy needs to identify a large and productive industry ...
The national lodging market and how Memphis fits "Inn".(Industry overview)
Sep 22, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The national lodging market is well on its way to experiencing another record-breaking year in terms of financial profitability. Industry profits are expected to surpass $28 billion in 2007 on the heels of a profit of $25.8 billion in 2006. This will also ...
An industry niche--executive conference centers business-like, purpose-driven meeting atmosphere.(International Association of Conference Centers)
Sep 22, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Specialization is the latest hotel industry strategic tool, Product success is now less dependent upon standard demographics and more dependent upon understanding "mind sets" For example, age no longer defines the needs, interests, and wants of large hotel ...
The draw to Memphis.(economic aspects of tourism)(Financial report)
Sep 22, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] by the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau Memphis Tourism Known around the world for its historic cotton industry and now as the logistics capital of the world, one of Memphis' most vibrant industries is tourism. Attracting over ...
Take me away to Tunica! How casinos hit the jackpot for Tunica, MS.(growth of gambling industry in Tunica)(Financial report)
Sep 22, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To visitors who come to the area, it's called "The South's Casino Capital," but to people who have lived in Tunica for more than 15 years, they call it "The Tunica Miracle." The year 2007 marks the 15th anniversary of the arrival of gaming in ...
Working hard for Memphis: the Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association.
Sep 22, 2007; ... Change is constant, and the need to keep up is ever present. That is one reason to belong to a trade association. The Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association (MMH-LA) fits the bill for local hoteliers and their vendors. Each month the MMHLA holds a luncheon meeting for ...