2005

December 13 Villager (GSU), “J. Mack Robinson College of Business: Dhawan presents nation’s forecast.”
December 7 Dekalb Neighbor, “Economic future looks bright for Georgia.”
December 1 National Real Estate Investor, “Forecast 2006: Five trends driving the industry.”
December IPF: Real Estate, “Capital flows into US southlands.”  By Jon Peterson.
November 25 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “The pension problem.”  By Lee Hall.
November 21 El Economista (Mexico), “Preven en EU leve desaceleracion.”  By Maribel Zavala.
November 18 Atlanta Business Chronicle, NEWS BRIEF:  Dhawan:  Positive factors will save GA from ‘mini disaster’.”
November 18 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Housing construction takes a dip in October.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
November 17 The Augusta Business Chronicle, “Economy in Augusta still adding jobs.”  By Walter C. Jones.
November 17 The New York Times, “Consumer prices slowed in October, by energy costs stir inflation fears.” By Vikas Bajaj.
November 17 Orlando Sentinel, “Inflation rate slows in October.”  By Vikas Bajaj.
November 17 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Layoffs a cloud on city’s horizon Georgia State Forecast:  Energy only minor drag.” By Michael E. Kanell.
November 16 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Dhawan: Positive factors will save GA from Delta ‘mini disaster’.”
November 15 Georgia Trend, “On the move:  throughout Metro Atlanta, the news and the numbers are good.”  By Ben Young.
November 1 The Grand Rapids Press, “Fed rate hike all but a cinch; But danger is same tool used to trim inflation will slow economic growth.”  By Michael E. Kanell
November 1  The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Boost by Fed all but a inch Observers eager to get a look at board statement.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
October 30 Blackenterprise.com, “Growth strong despite storms.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
October 29 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Growth strong despite storms.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
October 25 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, OUR OPINIONS:  “A smart choice to head the Fed.”
October 12 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Economy catches whiff of inflation: Energy-driven rise in wholesale prices biggest in 15 years.”  By Michael  E. Kanell.
October 19    Blackenterprise.com, “September jump in wholesale prices raises flags among economists.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
October 12 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, OUR OPINIONS: “Crisis in manufacturing.”
October 10 Financial Times, “New Orleans evacuees see the wider world and decide to stay on.”  By Andrew Ward.
October 7 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Mapping 2006.”  By Lori Johnston.
October 3 Sydney Morning Herald, “Hurricanes still taking a cut from drivers’ wallets.”  By Michael Kanell.
October 1 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “An ill wind for U.S. Economy.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
September 23 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Katrina’s victims swell jobless ranks.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
September 23 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “FLYING UNDER CHAPTER 11: Legislators unsure of how to help.”  By Carlos Campos.
September 22 Associated Press Newswire, “Lawmakers hunt ways to help Delta.”  By Dick Pettys.
September 22 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Lawmakers learn details on Delta’s bankruptcy impact.”  By Rachel Tobin Ramos.
September 20 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Cutbacks would have wide impact.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
September 20 Arizona Republic, “Rate hike coming?  Opinions vary.”  By Sue Kirchhoff & Barbara Hansen.
September 19 Weekly Corporate Growth Report, “Valuation of the Retail Trade Industry.”  By Andrew Dolbeck.
September 19 Advertising Age, “How consumer confidence provides a window into the overall economy.”  By Bradley Johnson.
September 19 USA Today, “Economists divided on rate hike outlook.”  By Sue Kirchhoff & Barbara Hansen.
September 19 Kenai Peninsula Online, “What drives prices?  Demand the big factor in fuel costs.”  By Walter C. Jones.
September 11 Star Tribune. “Hurricane Katrina:  Business impact; Katrina’s economic blow may be softer than 9/11’s.”  By Mike Meyers.
September 8 The Sacramento Bee, “Agency:  Hurricane won’t start recession; Katrina will cut jobs, growth, but economists don’t see recovery ending.”  By Dale Kasler.
September 8 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, FRONT PAGE “Economic storm brews.”  By Michael E. Kanell & Carlos Campos.
September 7 Gwinnett Daily Post, “Economist:  Hurricane will affect consumer confidence.”  By Douglas Sams.
September 7 The Baltimore Sun, “Gas prices slowly decline as oil industry restarts refineries.”  By Jamie Smith Hopkins.
September 7 Dow Jones Commodities Service, “BIG PICTURE:  Changing Views on Katrina’s Economic Impact.”  By John McAuley.
September 6 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “KATRINA:  THE AFTERMATH:  Gas prices, lines abate Metro area in tune with U.S. average.”  By Dave Hirschman.
September 5 Chattanooga Times, “US, Chattanooga, TN:  Area economies to feel Katrina’s impact, experts say.”  By Dave Flessner & Bob Gary.
September 4 The Augusta Business Chronicle, “Experts spread blame for cost.”  By Walter C. Jones.
September 4 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “KATRINA:  THE AFTERMATH:  The ECONOMY:  Risk of recession increases.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
September 4 Associated Press Newswire, “Gulf Coast Jobless Rate Could Hit 25 Pct.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 4 Associated Press Newswire, “Unemployment Rate Falls, but Katrina’s Effects Loom Large.”
September 4 Fort Wayne, “Gulf Coast Jobless Rate Could Hit 25 Pct.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 South Bend Tribune, “Unemployment storm: Jobless rates expected to surge after Katrina.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 Charleston Gazette, “Rise in Gulf jobless rate expected.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 The Grand Rapids Press, “Hurricane takes huge toll in jobs; One economist estimates 1 million people out of work in  three-state region hit by Katrina.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 The Baton Rouge Advocate, “Jobless rates are likely to surge Effects to hit hard below poverty line.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 The Columbian, “Jobless rate expected to skyrocket; Poor expected to be hardest hit as rebuilding begins.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 Vancouver Sun, “Lack of Jobs the next problem for victims.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 Kitchener-Waterloo Record, “Hurricane takes a toll in jobs.”
September 3 Associated Press Newswire, “Gulf Coast Jobless Rate Could Be 25 Pct.”    By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 The Hamilton Spectator, “Economic ‘disaster’ for many workers.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 San Francisco Chronicle, “Employment figures go up in August / Slight increase noted before Katrina hit.”  By Tom Abate.
September 3 Financial Post, “FP Summary.”
September 3 National Post, “Hurricane could cost 500,000 jobs:  Damage up to us $100b.”  By Peter Morton.
September 3 St. Petersburg Times, “Jobless numbers drop – for now.”
September 3 The Detroit News, BUSINESS: “Up to 1 Million Jobless in Gulf States.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 3 CBS News, “Many Left Homeless…And Jobless.”
September 3 ABC News, “Gulf Coast Jobless Rate Could Be 25 Pct.”
September 3 The Baltimore-Sun, “Gulf Coast Jobless Rate Could Be 25 Pct.:  Region’s large population living below the poverty line will be hardest hit.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 The Cincinnati Post, “Katrina claims jobs, too.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 The Canadian Press, “Hurricane takes a toll in jobs, thousands find their livelihoods in limbo.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 Associated Press Newswire, “Jobless Rate in Gulf Likely to Surge.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 Associated Press Newswire, “Hurricane is expected to cause U.S. jobless rates to surge.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 Houston Chronicle, “Katrina will keep many out of work for months.”
September 2 Associated Press Newswire, “Katrina Leaves Thousands Without Jobs.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 Dow Jones Commodities Service, “DJ UPDATE:  Katrina Seen Taking Heavy Toll on Livelihood.”
September 2 ABC News, “Katrina Leaves Thousands Without Jobs.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 Associated Press Newswire, “Hurricane takes a toll in jobs.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 Associated Press Newswire, “Hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work after hurricane.”  By Jeannine Aversa.
September 2 BBC News Online, “US jobs creation slow in August.”
September 2 Dow Jones Commodities Service, “DJ Katrina Seen Taking Heavy Toll on Gulf Coast Livelihoods.”
September 2 Dow Jones Commodities Service, “DJ Katrina Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Out Of Work.”
August 31 The Anniston Star, “Katrina’s waves will upset U.S economy.”  By Michael Kanell.
August 31 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “KATRINA:  THE AFTERMATH:  Economic woes certain to spread.”  By Michael Kanell.
August 30 Charleston Gazette, “High gas prices hit some states harder Manchin among those attending southern governors conference.”  By Dick Pettys.
August 30 The Augusta Business Chronicle, “Governors seek energy options.”  By Vicky Eckenrode.
August 30 Charleston Gazette, “Rising cost of gasoline pinches state budgets, governors agree.”  By Dick Pettys.
August 30 Reuters News, “Most southern states not seen hard hit by Katrina.”  By Michael Connor.
August 29 Associated Press Newswire, “High gas prices pinching states, too some more than others.”  By Dick Pettys. (3 times)- however not in talley
August 27 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Fed chief warns of economic ills.”  By Tom Walker.
August 25 The Florida Times-Union, “Visitors helping job market Statewide, growth less than nation’s.”  By Vicky Eckenrode.
August 25 Athens Banner-Herald, “Athens job market is experiencing very slow gains, forecaster reports.”  By Vicky Eckenrode.
August 25 The Washington Times, “Storm fears boost oil to new record.”  By Patrice Hill.
August 25 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Oil price rise seeps into the economy.”  By Michael Kanell.
August 25 Gwinnett Daily Post, “Quick rebound seen for sluggish economy.”  By Dave Williams.
August 24 Atlanta Business Chronicles, “Dhawan:  2005 local economy ‘better forgotten’ due to growth pause.”
August 13 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Bad news bedevils market.”  By Micheal E. Kanell.
August 12 USA Today, “Jump in price of oil sends airfares up.”  By Sue Kirchhoff.
August 12 Greenwire, “OIL:  Prices top $66 per barrel amid supply concerns.”
August 10 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Growing Jobs no snap Perdue finds task easier said than done.”  By James Salzer.
August 10 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Fed raises rates, hints of more to come.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
August 9 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Statistics affirm Fulton’s place as business center.”  By Leon Stafford.
July 23 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “China’s shift ups mortgage rates.”  By Michale E. Kanell.
July 22 Charleston Gazette, “Housing is booming in Florida, Georgia.”
July 21 Associated Press Newswire, “Census Bureau:  Housing boom hits Georgia, Florida.”  By Daniel Yee.
July 13 Appen Newspapers, “Metro Economy Improving.”  By Bob Pepalis.
July 11 Economic Outlook:  Bureau of National Affairs, “Survey Finds Growth at 3.6 Percent, This Year, Fed Tightening to Continue.”  By Diana I. Gregg, Larry Swisher & Brett Ferguson.
July 7 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Storms loft oil price to record Dow falls amid fears on energy.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
July 4 Time International Atlantic Ed., “Why Back the Bid?  Cost overruns, poor ticket sales, unused stadiums, higher taxes—here’s why cities should think twice before hosting the Olympics”  By Anne Berryman, Greg Fulton, etc.
July 1 Journal of Business Forecasting, “The Economy … Just a slight case of indigestion.”  By Jack Malehorn.
July 1 National Real Estate Investor, “Good News, Bad News.”  By Matt Hudgins.
June 26 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, QUOTE: “Reflecting on the shutdown of 40 SaveRite grocery stores.”
June 24 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Profits soar 17 percent at Georgia public companies.”  By Jill Lerner.
June 22 Department of Business Information (China), “2005 US enterprises amounted to double-digit profit growth is expected.”
June 22 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Intown shoppers feel pinch, Winn-Dixie closing to hurt neighborhood.”  By Robin Roger & Matt Kempner.
June 20 Reuters News, “Corporate profit could be in double digits in 2005-MFS.”
June 19 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “AJC 2005 Home Sales Report:  Choices abound in Atlanta Variety spurs market.”
June 17 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “GA Jobless rate exceeds nation’s.”
June 15 Women’s Wear Daily, “Specialty retailers see may sales dip.”
June 15 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “The day on Wall Street:  Wholesale prices dip.”
June 12 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Georgia 100:  For Georgia, small is beautiful.”
June 6 Women’s Wear Daily, “Textile jobs see rise in may but fall on year-to-year basis.”
June 1 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “OUR OPINIONS:  Bush still has a job ahead of him.”
May 26 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Growth slowdown predicted GSU cuts forecast for year.”
May 26 Augusta Chronicle, “Jobs decline in Augusta area.”
May 16 Atlanta Journal Constitution, Editorial “Base closing do cause for despair.”
May 15 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Economic worries diverse….” By Michael Kanell.
May 15 Associated Press, ” For Georgia bases on closure list, next step is redevelopment plans.” By Kristen Wyatt.
May 13 Associated Press, ” Georgia set to gain 7,000 defense job despite 4 base closings.” By Kristen Wyatt.
May 12 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Tracking the trade deficit U.S. gap with China sparks interest in college studies.” By Michael Kanell.
May 7 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Job report a pleasant surprise.” By Michael E. Kanell.
May 7 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “State Tax collections point to surplus.” By Nancy Badertscher.
May 6 Atlanta Business Chronicle, (Kristin Diver) “Developers seeing impact of higher prices,” by Lori Johnston.
May 6 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Too much office space?” by Lee Hall.
May 6 MSNBC, “Economic ‘soft patch’ seems short-lived.” By Martin Wolk
May 4 Reuters, “US Corporate profit growth could rise10 pct-MFS.”
May 3 Bloomberg,  “Federal Interest Rate Decision.” By Will Edwards
April 30 The News-Star, “Experts shed light on future.” By Greg Hilburn and Kathy Spurlock.
April 29 The Baltimore Sun (KRTBN), “Schizophrenic trends pull at U.S. economic momentum.” by Jamie Smith Hopkins
April 18 USA Today, “Economy on ‘decent’ path, survey shows.” by Sue Kirchhoff.
April 13 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Left behind Tech workers face tough job market.” by Michael Kanell.
April 12 Reuters, “Update 1-U.S. Stock market to see mild gains in 2005-Lipper.”  by Mark Wilkinson
April 5 Atlanta Journal Constitution, Front Page, “How oil prices ripple The longer they stay high, the more they hurt” by Michael Kanell.
April 4 Business Week, “The best performers” by Brian Hindo.
April 2 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “March job growth turns shaky…..”   by Michael Kanell.
March 11 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Implement tryouts to cull best job candidates.” by Lori Johnston.
March 10 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Oil prices to be felt at pump.” by Michael Kanell.
March 5 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “262,000 added to job rolls.” by Michael Kanell.
March 3 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Tax incentives:  Will it work?”  by Michael Kanell.
March 1 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Atlanta Housing booms.” by Michael Kanell.
February Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI), “Tax Reform and Modernization in Georgia.” Quote from November 2004 – Georgia . by Alan Essig.
February 25 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Atlanta’s wealth booms.” by Jill Lerner.
February 24 Women’s Wear Daily, “Apparel prices up in January.” by Joanna Ramey.
February 18 Suomen Kuvalehti (The Times of Findland), “USA $: USA ei pelkaa halpaa dollaria.” by Marko Maunula, Atlanta.
February 17 The Florida Times-Union, “Small business driving recovery Georgia’s entrepreneurs expand their payrolls….” by Vicky Eckenrode.
February 16 Savannah Morning News (KRTBN), “Savannah saw significant job growth last year.” by Vicky Eckenrode
February 7 BNA’s Daily Labor Report, “Economic News.” by John Sullivan.
February 7 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Bullish about downtown hope, ambition undergird planned Ivan Allen Plaza.” by David Pendered.
February 5 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Job reports falls short of expectations.” by Michael Kanell
February 3 Associated Press, “Dollar Slide could mean higher prices.” by Jennine Aversa.
January 29 Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Economic Growth slowed in late 2004.”  by Michael Kanell
January 21 Atlanta Business Chronicle, (Kristin Diver) “Sweetening job market increases fringe benefits.) by Lori Johnston.
January 8 Atlanta Journal Constitution, Front Page “Tax revenue sours, blunts budget ax Surge in economy eases the squeeze on state spending.” by James Salzer
January 6 Atlanta Business Chronicle, Economic storms won’t affect Georgia’s ports.” by Tatiana Prophet.
January 6 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Analysts predict uninspired growth” by Steven Sloan
January 6 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Leaders and experts share their views on the issues surrounding the economy.” by staff