Money spent on Web-site design an investment in winning buyers' trust Aug 1, 2006 9:00 am11 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - With consumers growing wary of buying online, how can a company best win over customers and clinch sales on the Web? UI Flash Economic Index continues its decline Sep 4, 2001 9:00 am11 views The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index continued its decline, falling to 98.0 in August from its 98.3 level in July. Only time will tell whether bailout plan can succeed, U. of I. expert says Sep 22, 2008 9:00 am11 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A historic government bailout proposal has slowed the bleeding on Wall Street, but the jury is still out on whether it can cure the nation's troubled financial system, a University of Illinois economist says. U. of I. Flash Index of economy bounces back to high point Oct 3, 2005 9:00 am11 views The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index rebounded last month to 106.9 from its 106.5 level in August. The current reading coincides with the recent high for the Index achieved in July. Flash Index shows slow recovery Oct 4, 2012 9:00 am11 views The UI Flash Index for September increased slightly to 103.2 from its 102.9 level in August. This continues the pattern of slow, steady growth over the last year. Flash Index falls slightly Nov 3, 2011 9:00 am11 views The UI Flash Index fell to 98.3 in October, down half a point from 98.8 last month. The index increased sharply in September, and remains above the 97.8 level that prevailed from June through August of this year. Federal prison would salve Illinois budget woes, economist says Nov 25, 2009 9:00 am11 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A proposed federal prison in northwest Illinois would lock up a double dose of much-needed cash to chip away at the state's gaping budget hole, a University of Illinois economist says. Study: Web sites influence users, even when they don't communicate directly Feb 7, 2008 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Web surfers may get more than just the music, videos and news updates they were looking for when they log onto trendy next-generation sites such as Last.fm, YouTube and Digg, according to new research by a University of Illinois business professor. Stanford professor to give Kinley lecture March 7 Feb 19, 2002 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Thomas J. Sargent, a professor of economics at Stanford University, will deliver the David Kinley Lecture in Economics at the University of Illinois March 7 (Thursday). Public sector workers, collective bargaining rights subject of labor forum Mar 4, 2011 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A forum exploring public sector workers and collective bargaining rights will take place Wednesday (March 9) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 43 of the School of Labor and Employment Relations, 504 E. Armory Ave., Champaign. Obama faces stiff challenges, even if Democrats unite, U. of I. expert says Jun 3, 2008 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - History shows Democrats will unite behind Barack Obama, but the party's likely nominee faces a tougher challenge than many expect in his bid to become the nation's first black president, a University of Illinois political expert says. Recent bankruptcy reform measure a bust, legal expert at Illinois says Jun 16, 2006 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Early signs of the effect of the new bankruptcy act on consumers and the courts are not encouraging, according to an expert on bankruptcy law at the University of Illinois. Job picture in Illinois not as bright as elsewhere, report indicates Jun 20, 2007 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois lags behind the nation and neighboring states in job creation, a report by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois finds. Joseph Martocchio named interim dean of labor school Jul 5, 2012 11:15 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Joseph Martocchio, a University of Illinois professor of labor and employment relations, has been named interim dean of the School of Labor and Employment Relations, pending approval by the U. of I. Board of Trustees at the July board meeting in Chicago. How safe are U.S. nuclear power plants? Jul 12, 2011 9:00 am12 views A Minute With™... John W. Kindt, a business and legal policy professor Is another recession on the horizon for the U.S.? Aug 19, 2011 9:00 am12 views A Minute With™... two U. of I. economic experts Legislative backing needed to enforce standards for power transmission Aug 21, 2003 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - America's electricity grid is only as strong as its weakest links, and the huge blackout last Thursday exposed some key flaws that threaten the integrity of the system, a power expert at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign says. Flash Economic Index holds steady for third straight month Sep 1, 2003 9:00 am12 views The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index remained at 96.7 in August for the third straight month. Economic crisis spawns new MBA scholarships at U. of I. Sep 3, 2009 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The University of Illinois College of Business is launching two new scholarship programs to help Central Illinois residents struggling amid a deep and lingering economic downturn, officials announced Thursday. What to expect in Illinois' general election for governor Sep 16, 2013 9:00 am12 views A Minute With™... Christopher Z. Mooney, the director of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs Depression-era failings behind recent Wall Street bailouts, expert says Sep 17, 2008 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Lessons from the Great Depression are likely guiding an unprecedented wave of government bailouts now propping up American International Group Inc. and other cash-strapped financial firms, a University of Illinois economist says. Lecture Monday on effects of three Central Illinois strikes Sep 26, 2001 9:00 am12 views Champaign. Flash Index of Illinois economy down in September Oct 1, 2003 9:00 am12 views In a surprising development, the University of Illinois Flash Economic Index dropped in September, indicating no apparent pickup in the Illinois economy. New book says lawsuits cutting voters out of public policy decisions Oct 3, 2007 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Lawsuits such as the landmark case against the tobacco industry are undermining traditional government regulation by shifting decision-making out of the public eye, according to a book co-written by a University of Illinois professor that will be published next year. Competing GOP tax plans renew debate about value of deductions Oct 27, 2011 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - If a presidential election is looming, it's inevitable that the law many Americans love to hate - the federal income tax - will come under attack from candidates. While this election cycle is no different, two competing plans from GOP rivals renew an important public policy question: Why have tax deductions at all? U. of I. scholar: Illinois could weather recession better than nation Oct 30, 2007 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois would likely fare better than the nation if the sagging U.S. economy plunges into a recession amid a worrisome housing market slump and sub-prime loan crisis, a University of Illinois economist says. Professor of law Thomas S. Ulen recognized with Swanlund Chair Nov 19, 2003 9:00 am12 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Thomas S. Ulen, professor of law at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, was named a Swanlund Chair at an investiture ceremony today. Where is the housing market headed for 2011? Dec 13, 2010 9:00 am12 views A Minute With™... real estate market expert Geoffrey Hewings How would a gross receipts tax affect Illinois consumers? Jan 6, 2006 9:00 am13 views A Minute With™... economist J. Fred Giertz Health-care reform will kick off new debate series Feb 23, 2010 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Two nationally known experts with widely opposing views on the government's role in health care will kick off a new debate series at the University of Illinois. Flash Index indicates Illinois economy continues steady growth Mar 1, 2004 9:00 am13 views The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index increased half a point to 99.0 in February, within striking distance of the 100 level that indicates economic growth. Potentially risky loans helped ease recession, new research shows Mar 16, 2010 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Questionable lending helped sink the U.S. economy, but also provided a lifeline that kept countless firms afloat and averted an even deeper recession, according to research by a University of Illinois finance expert. UC-Berkeley biochemist to lecture on realizing promise of research Mar 28, 2006 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Edward Penhoet, a biochemist and a former dean of the School of Public Health at the University of California at Berkeley, will give the Arnold O. Beckman Lecture in Science and Innovation April 4 (Tuesday) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Stanford university professor to deliver Kinley Lecture in economics April 8 Mar 29, 2004 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Paul M. Romer, a professor of economics at Stanford University and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, will deliver the David Kinley Lecture in Economics at 4:30 p.m. April 8 (Thursday) in 134 Temple Hoyne Buell Hall, 611 Taft Drive, Champaign. Poll: Most still undecided about constitutional convention for Illinois Apr 15, 2008 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Support is lagging for Illinois' first constitutional convention in four decades, but could get a boost from growing unrest over political in-fighting that many citizens fear has paralyzed state government, according to a new University of Illinois poll. Oil spill should spark safety measures, not curb drilling, expert says May 21, 2010 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico should fuel a renewed push for safety, not less offshore drilling, according to a University of Illinois expert who wrote a six-volume book series on marine pollution. Listening to workers a key to organizational success, U. of I. expert says Jun 12, 2009 9:00 am13 views Confidence a key to recent economic initiatives, U. of I. expert says Jul 25, 2008 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Restoring confidence in the sputtering U.S. economy is at the heart of recent moves to shore up the nation's lagging financial and housing markets, a University of Illinois economist says. Flash Index of Illinois economy indicates growth, albeit at slower pace Aug 3, 2006 9:00 am13 views The July University of Illinois Flash Economic Index remained virtually unchanged, rising to 106.1 from its 106.0 reading in June. Illinois flash index of economy remains unchanged from last month Aug 4, 2003 9:00 am13 views The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index stood unchanged at 96.7 last month from its June level. Flash Index dips slightly; unemployment below 7 percent Sep 4, 2014 9:00 am13 views The U. of I. Flash Index fell slightly in August to 106.0 from its 106.2 level in July. The index has fluctuated in this narrow range (106.0 to 106.2) for the past four months. Study: Small firms need more access to credit during financial troubles Oct 5, 2010 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - When the economy sours, small firms seeking credit tend to face higher costs of financing, leading them to reinvest their profits before they pay off creditors, according to research published by a University of Illinois finance expert. UI Flash Economic Index rebounds Nov 3, 2003 9:00 am13 views The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index rebounded in October to 96.8 from its 96.2 level in September. Flash Index of Economic Growth continues gradual slowing Dec 1, 2000 9:00 am13 views The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index dropped again in November, giving fresh evidence that the Illinois economy is slowing. Expert: Long-term care health coverage a hidden casualty of economic slide Dec 4, 2008 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Many Americans have lost more than just retirement savings amid a year-long economic meltdown that has sliced the U.S. stock market's value by nearly half in a little over a year, a University of Illinois elder law expert says. Labor nominee an advocate for workplace balance, U. of I. expert says Dec 19, 2008 9:00 am13 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - President-elect Barack Obama's choice for labor secretary would work to restore equality in a U.S. workforce that has seen the balance of power shift too far toward management, a University of Illinois labor expert says. Expert: Fiscal cliff deal yields tax certainty at expense of simplification Jan 3, 2013 9:00 am14 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Although major battles over spending cuts and raising the federal debt limit have been punted for another two months, the fiscal-cliff bill passed by Congress settles most of the significant tax issues that would have an immediate and direct impact on the average taxpayer's pocketbook, a University of Illinois expert on taxation and retirement issues says. Slash in corporate investment creating long-term problems Feb 3, 2009 9:00 am14 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A deep and lingering credit crisis is throttling investment in moneymaking projects that could help jump-start a U.S. economy mired in its worst downturn in decades, a new survey of corporate executives shows. Deal ending writers strike scores rare victory for unions, expert says Feb 12, 2008 9:00 am14 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A deal that ended a three-month strike by Hollywood writers also scored a rare victory for unions by giving workers a financial stake in new technology, a University of Illinois labor expert says. February continues yearlong stagnation of Illinois economy Mar 3, 2003 9:00 am14 views CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - February marked another month with no significant change from the yearlong period of stagnation that has beset the Illinois economy.