My article for the Kogod School of Business Founder and CEO of Ageovisa, Samantha Bendt, creates a language learning platform for students who don’t want to take the one-size-fits-all approach. Recent Kogod graduate Samantha Bendt founded Ageovisa to allow aspiring language learners to learn in the style that works best for them. “Everyone learns differently, … Continue reading Kogod School of Business Alumna Helps Students Gain a Global Business Perspective with Startup Ageovisa→
My article for the Kogod School of Business Marketing and culture influence each other in highly sophisticated ways: marketing is shaped and, in turn, shapes culture. Companies court specific customer groups, and often, progressive ideas take a backseat to profit. While it is no secret that the advertising industry has a sticky (or sticker!) problem … Continue reading Kogod’s Race in the Marketplace Course Is Invaluable for All AU Students→
My article for the Kogod School of Business Over the past several years, the economy has experienced unprecedented shifts driven by the pandemic, stimulus packages, and changing consumer behaviors. In July, inflation began to cool meaningfully after record increases during the previous two years. This year, the Consumer Price Index climbed 3 percent through June and less than 4 percent … Continue reading Inflation is Down. Why Aren’t Prices?→
My article for the Kogod School of Business While the question of whether we will face a recession in 2023 and how bad it may be (terms like “soft landing” and “recalibration” dominate the discourse) has been daunting, economists’ discussion about the housing market and how it is affected by the current monetary policy has … Continue reading Housing Markets and the Broader Economy→
My article for the Kogod School of Business According to Numerator, a white woman between the ages of 55 and 64 years old, married and living in the Southeastern suburbs of the US, is the “typical” US Walmart shopper. This shopper likely has an undergraduate degree and earns about $80,000 annually. She visits Walmart about … Continue reading Consumer Behavior During Times of Inflation—And How to Save→
My article for the Kogod School of Business Kogod MBA ‘19 alumna MaBinti Yillah is in the process of developing her startup company, Ziefah Health, a mental health platform that connects Muslims with pre-vetted, licensed providers of culturally responsive care. When someone close to Yillah had a mental health difficulty, they struggled to seek treatment … Continue reading Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers→
My article for the Kogod School of Business Millions of older Americans have re-entered the workforce in recent months. Nearly 64 percent of adults between the ages of 55 and 64 worked in April, essentially the same rate as in February 2020. That’s a more complete pandemic recovery than among most younger age groups. Inflation … Continue reading Not Too Old For This→
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