Economics

For many of us, the first time we encountered economics was in a textbook, defined in terms of supply and demand — accurate, yes, but not exactly inspiring. Across Arkansas today, students as early as fourth grade are discovering a …

Imagine a sea of wild berry bushes shimmering in the sun, the day’s harvest nearly done. Farm workers pack up after long hours in the summer heat, leaving behind berries that have ripened too late to pick, but as the …

Photos provided by ANC In the grand scheme of things, 50 years is not a long time in college years, especially of the four-year variety. All but one of the state’s institutions of higher learning are considerably older than five …

Two of the nation’s most iconic railroads are merging to create the first fully transcontinental railroad in American history. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced an agreement that will link more than 50,000 miles of track across 43 states, …

The University of Central Arkansas has appointed Tim Bisping as the next dean of the College of Business. He will officially assume the role on July 1, 2025. Bisping, an experienced leader in higher education, currently serves as dean of …

As the Libertarian candidate for Arkansas state treasurer, Michael Pakko said his goals include providing Arkansans with more insight into the workings of the state treasury and conducting a comprehensive review of the state’s finances. He said that these plans …

With a background that includes a long-standing passion for both research and education, more than 25 years spent working for the Federal Reserve System, and 15 years as chief economist and state economic forecaster at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, …

At its most recent quarterly meeting on July 29, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved proposed changes in the degree and certificate programs offered by Arkansas State University. The changes involve a variety of program revisions, deletions, and name …

People for Bikes came out with their city ratings last week and surprising to no one here in the Natural State, Fayetteville ranked among the highest cities in Arkansas with Bentonville, Bella Vista, Springdale and Rogers coasting in right behind them in their respective size categories for …

On certain Fridays between December and May, students funneled into the library at Dunbar Magnet Middle School in Little Rock to learn about financial literacy. Twenty-four sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students volunteered for a 12-lesson pilot program to learn skills …