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Simon Says: Economic value of your holiday gifts

“Father Christmas, give us the money Don’t mess around with those silly toys” The Kinks, Father Christmas At this time of gift giving, it is worth considering whether the exchange of presents is efficient. Well at least to an economist it is! Famously, if only in economic circles, Joel Waldfogel in 1993 suggested gift giving was inefficient because it…

ByDr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor 4 days ago0Comments

Unemployment in CSRA counties slightly above state rates

Citizens of both Georgia and South Carolina are having more success at finding work than in some other states. As of October, the unemployment rate for the United States was 3.7 percent, but both Georgia and South Carolina are doing better; Georgia is at 2.9 percent, and South Carolina is at 3.3 percent. In general, the…

ByGary Kauffman5 days ago0Comments

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Simon Says: Investing in ‘human capital’ is important

Universities and K-12 schools are in the business of human capital development. Human capital is education, training, and other forms of learning. Human capital is seen as an investment, just like physical capital, where the costs are paid upfront and the returns are received later. A recent paper by David Deming in the Journal of Economic…

ByDr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor 5 days ago0Comments

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Gratitude through societal impact and community engagement

We, at Augusta University’s Hull College of Business, are extremely proud to hold the most prestigious accreditation for higher education schools of business (held by only 5 percent of all such schools worldwide!). We are accredited by the Association to Advance College Schools of Business, known familiarly as AACSB International. Every five years, AACSB-accredited schools, such…

ByDr. Rick Franza 5 days ago0Comments

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Downtown marina hosts weekly holiday market

If you’re looking for unique handmade items to give family and friends as Christmas gifts, you can probably find exactly what you’re looking for in downtown Augusta. The sixth annual 5th Street Marina Holiday Market is being held every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. until Dec. 18. It opened Oct. 30. The market’s vendors sell…

ByJosh HeathNovember 22, 20220Comments

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Free Access: Georgia company needs seasonal delivery drivers

UPS is looking for seasonal delivery drivers and Georgia Power was ranked No. 1 for business satisfaction. Georgia Business Daily Business Update by Mike Petchenik.

ByMike PetchenikNovember 21, 20220Comments

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Mondays with Rick: Small businesses are the backbone of a community

Gary Kauffman Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the importance of supporting small businesses for a strong economy. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of AU’s Hull College…

ByGary KauffmanNovember 20, 20220Comments

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Free Access: Data security starts at the top

Security for your data isn’t the sole responsibility of the IT department. Patrick Reynolds of Cross Link Consulting says leaders of an organization have to take ultimate responsibility for data integrity.

ByPatrick ReynoldsNovember 20, 20220Comments

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Tips to make the most of Small Business Saturday

There are more than 33 million small businesses in the United States, and Saturday is a chance to celebrate them – and buy from them – during Small Business Saturday. American Express started Small Business Saturday in 2010 as a way to promote the impact small businesses have on local economies. Last year, 51 million people…

ByGary KauffmanNovember 20, 20220Comments

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Downtown businesses plan Small Business Saturday Crawl

For the second year in a row, several downtown businesses are collaborating to bring their customers a unique shopping experience. Downtown Soul City, a Facebook page, has announced its second annual Small Business Saturday Crawl, which will be held on Nov. 26 beginning at 10 a.m. at Augusta & Co., located at 1010 Broad St. Many businesses,…

ByStory and photos by Josh HeathNovember 20, 20220Comments