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. 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 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. November 19, 2020 COVID-19 Department of Economics Professor Dennis Jansen Forecasting the Economy in a Post-COVID World With everyone’s eyes on the fast approaching new year, it's more important than ever to examine the past and present of the economy before looking to the future. November 12, 2020 Department of Economics Professor Dennis Jansen Thanksgiving Holiday Travel in the Midst of a Pandemic Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, which usually helps boost the Brazos Valley economy. Economists predict a more conservative economic boost this year.