July 15, 2022 Department of Economics Georges Naufal Middle East Young People In The Middle East Struggle To See A Promising Future A Texas A&M researcher explains what a lack of opportunities for young people could mean for the fast-growing region. May 5, 2022 Department of Economics Lindo Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade: Q&A With Jason Lindo Jason Lindo provides a look at the potential outcomes of striking down Roe v. Wade. May 4, 2022 Department of Economics Professor Dennis Jansen Economic Changes in the Brazos Valley The Federal Reserve increased interest rates this past March. A professor from the Department of Economics explains what this means for the Brazos Valley. February 4, 2022 Black History Month Department of Economics Kevin Phillip Roberts ’89: The First Black Drum Major In his 31 short years, College of Liberal Arts former student Kevin Phillip Roberts ‘89 left a significant legacy of success. December 23, 2021 Department of Economics Professor Dennis Jansen The State of the Economy The U.S. economy has suffered as a result of Covid-19, but will we see its recovery in 2022? November 29, 2021 Department of Economics Department of Political Science Facebook Johanna Dunaway Ragan Petrie What’s Happening With Facebook? With new proposed legislation and public backlash, the future of the company is uncertain. November 3, 2021 Department of Economics Farm Subsidies jansen Professor Dennis Jansen Farm Subsidies: Harmful or Helpful? The U.S. government has been subsidizing crop and livestock production since the Great Depression, but is it still necessary? September 6, 2021 Department of Economics Professor Dennis Jansen Revised Moratorium on Evictions Causes New Challenges Renters may be evicted and landlords are still losing money. Both issues have caused unpredictability in terms of the economy and housing market. May 6, 2021 Award Department of Economics Jonathan Meer Professor Receives University Professorships for Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Jonathan Meer, economics professor and director of both undergraduate programs and engagement and outreach, receives prestigious distinction. April 19, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Department of Economics Vaccinating the Economy Economic professors from the College of Liberal Arts explain effects of COVID-19 vaccines on the economy and what they mean for the future.