Amanda Phalin
Instructional Associate Professor
- Gainesville FL UNITED STATES
- Warrington College of Business
Amanda Phalin is an expert in global economics and politics, as well as educational technology.
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Amanda Phalin has expertise in international economic and political issues, as well as the use of technology in higher education. She is available to speak about trade and tariffs, global economic activity and political issues that may affect the United States and worldwide economy. Amanda’s research covers several areas, including gender issues in international business and economics; educational technology, pedagogy and outcomes; and intellectual property rights, particularly in the green sector. She is fluent in French and well-versed in French and European politics and current events.
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Central Florida economist: Anticipate another recession
WFTV 9 tv
2022-05-18
U.S. stocks took another hit on Wednesday as jittery investors absorbed news from retail giant Target that profits had been cut by half. The company reported Wednesday that its profit tumbled 52% compared with the same period last year in an environment of rising costs for things like fuel. Purchases of big TVs and appliances that Americans loaded up on during the pandemic have also faded, leaving Target with a bloated inventory that must be marked down to sell.
Florida is now America’s inflation hotspot
CNN online
2023-07-10
Florida is America’s inflation hotspot because of a persistent problem with sky-high housing costs. The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area has the highest inflation rate of metro areas with more than 2.5 million residents, with a 9% inflation rate for the 12 months ended in April. That’s more than double the national average of 4%, according to data from the Consumer Price Index.
The economy is experiencing something not seen in decades, economist says
WFTV 9 online
2022-07-08
You’d be forgiven for thinking the economy has been sending mixed messages recently, with stellar jobs reports rolling out of Washington – and more dollars rolling out at payments at the grocery store due to inflation.
