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Dr. Anne Bradley on Free Markets and Human Progress

By | 02/19/2025

The Phil Smith Center for Free-Enterprise welcomed Economist Anne Bradley to Professor Garrison’s Principles of Macroeconomics course to speak about the advancement of economic and human flourishing.

BEPI Poll

BEPI Poll: Hispanics Outlook on Economy Jumps Heading into 2025

By | 02/06/2025

Hispanics felt more optimistic about their financial situations and the economic outlook in the United States heading into the new year, according to a new poll from the Business & Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University.

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Data Analysis: Banks at Risk Despite Declining Interest Rates

By | 01/09/2025

Banks across the United States are facing increased pressure from exposures to unrealized losses and commercial real estate despite a slight decline in interest rates, according to screeners from the Banking Initiative at Florida Atlantic University.

CrocTank

Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from ‘Sharks’ at FAU’s CrocTank

By | 12/06/2024

An entrepreneur from Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC’s show “Shark Tank” at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, Boca Raton campus.

 


 
 
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