Experts on the economic crisis and politics
Clemson University has several experts who can discuss the economic crisis, gasoline prices and shortages and how all of that is affecting the presidential election. See the sources below or contact News Services at 864-656-2061.
The economy
A depressing day on Wall Street can lead to panic on Main Street. Clemson investment specialist John Alexander says if you have extra cash, now is the time to buy, but definitely don’t sell. For additional information, contact Alexander (656-0547), or News Services’ Teresa Hopkins (656-1222).
Gasoline is expensive. Foreclosures are on the rise. The stock market is riding a roller coaster. What’s a person to do? Clemson economist Scott Baier is an expert on economic growth and development, and served last year as a senior economist on the Council of Economic Advisors in Washington, D.C. Contact Baier (656-4535)or News Services’ Teresa Hopkins (656-1222 or 207-1163) for assistance.
Additional financial challenges often mean additional family stress. Families should take care not to let new financial reality bring too much stress into a household, especially for children, says Deborah J. Thomason, professor and family and youth development specialist. Thomason and Nancy Porter are co-authors of the publication, “Taking Charge in Challenging Times.” Thomason can be reached at (864) 656-5721, or call Ross Norton (656-4810 or 207-1157) in News Services for assistance. See a video of Porter talking about the issue.
The creative financing practices in the real estate industry for the last five years have created the problems, says Elaine Worzala, director of the Center for Real Estate Development at Clemson. Worzala predicts a much-needed return to traditional real estate financing. In recent years, many lenders were writing loans as if there were no risk, then selling off that risk to Wall Street, she says. Contact Worzala at (864) 656-3657 or Ross Norton (656-4810 or 207-1157) in News Services for assistance.
Politics and the economic crisis
Our experts can speak to the political side of the economic crisis and how it is affecting the race for president.
Finance professor John Alexander can discuss the influence of the race for the White House on the stock market – 864-656-0547
Political science department chairman Joseph Stewart – 864-656-3234
Political scientist, pollster and GOP consultant Dave Woodard – 864-656-3551.
Political scientist Bruce Ransom – 864-656-0214
Political scientist Adam Warber, author of “Executive Orders and the Modern Presidency: Legislating from the Oval Office” – 864-656-1828