Tag: Finance
Trade deals more complicated than they seem
Goizueta expert Tom Smith says the claims made during the election on the negative side of trade are too one-sided. "It is naive to say a trade deal is responsible for... jobs lost," he said. "There are jobs that are gained through trade as well."
Baks: Investing for retirement requires perspective
There are ups and downs along the way, says Klaas Baks. “Think about a plane going from A to B," the Goizueta expert told the Atlanta Business Chronicle "There is volatility along the way. You can fly without turbulence, but it might take you 36 hours to go to a place that’s an hour away. It’s the same with investing."
Big upgrades don’t always lead to economic boom
New -- or upgraded -- arenas are great, but do they really spark economic growth? No, says Goizueta expert Tom Smith tells the AJC.
Smith: Individual opinions on MARTA will drive votes
“Everybody wants the system to be better than it is,” said Emory University economist Tom Smith. “But it’s all in how you show how it impacts me individually.”
Students gain real estate investment experience
A student-run real estate private equity fund four years in the making has not only gone beyond the textbook, it’s exceeded expectations.
Nine new faculty members join for Fall 2016
"I am both privileged and honored to help this group achieve new heights as researchers and educators," said Kristy Towry, Vice Dean of Faculty and Research.
WABE: 2016 Election has heavy ties to the economy
Goizueta Business School economist Tom Smith chats with the hosts of WABE's "A Closer Look" about the U.S. economy and its role in the 2016 General Election.
Goizueta adds more key thought leaders
In recent years, under faculty leadership, Goizueta has undertaken wholesale curriculum updates designed to provide more industry-specific and contemporary coursework. Meet some of the new -- and very well-connected -- faculty in the classroom.
UPS boss worked way up the corporate ladder
Finance professor Jeff Rosensweig shares thoughts with the BBC on the shipping giant and corporate culture. "... If you are doing well, they move you so that you learn more of the business," he said.
Olympic venues around Atlanta continue to thrive
Leaving even a short-term positive legacy has proven difficult in recent decades for several Olympic venues around the world. But two decades removed from...
Baks: When flipping houses, stick with cash
Klaas Baks, a finance professor and private equity expert at Goizueta discusses some ways to pay for a "flip" as WalletHub examines some of the best locations to make money in buying, refurbishing, and selling homes.
Smith: Greece in need of debt forgiveness
Writing for Fortune, finance professor Tom Smith breaks down the newest developments in the debt crisis in Greece.
