Howard Wall serves as director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research and is a professor in the Department of Finance and Economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. A regular source for expert commentary across local, regional, and national outlets, Wall offers perspective on timely economic issues. In this…
Dr. Howard Wall talks about the economy during the holidays on Jed & JR Mornings
A recent report shows car repossessions are up to the highest number since the recession of 2009. U.S. companies are intensifying job cuts and workforce reductions and U.S. consumer debt reached a record high of more than $18 trillion with significant increases in mortgage and credit card balances. As the Christmas gift buying season is…
Turkey prices drop, veggie costs rise this Thanksgiving for shoppers in Tennessee, Georgia
University of Tennessee Chattanooga economist Howard Wall says Thanksgiving grocery costs largely depend on what you buy and where you shop. With turkey prices falling about 16%, holiday meals for many Tennesseans are cheaper this year — but rising costs for vegetables and sweet potatoes offset some savings. Wall notes that while some studies show…
Tariffs pull plug on NoogaLights in Northwest Georgia
Howard Wall serves as director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research and is a professor in the Department of Finance and Economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. A regular source for expert commentary across local, regional, and national outlets, Wall offers perspective on timely economic issues. In this…
Trump slashes tariffs on grocery staples like coffee & beef, Tennessee Valley families cut back
Howard Wall is the director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research and a professor of practice in the Department of Finance and Economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. He frequently gives his insight on various topics of note in local, regional and national media. In this Local 3…