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Economist: Mixed bag in 4Q earnings suggests slower 2019 economy

Mervin Jebaraj, economist with the University of Arkansas Walton College of Business, says the fourth quarter earnings of publicly traded companies supports his theory that 2019 will be less robust…

Economist: 70 percent of Northwest Arkansas growth is in-migration

Population growth in Northwest Arkansas has been growing by about 12,000 new residents per year – a 1,000 person a month average increase – since 2014 and there appears to…

Economist: Business investment spending is key to wage growth

UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj said that the GOP tax cuts passed last December were expected to trigger business investment, and that will lead to wage growth for workers….

Economist: Farm income contributing to volatility in state GDP

University of Arkansas’ Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj said that fluctuating commodity prices and volatility in the agricultural sector are the biggest reasons why Arkansas’ GDP (gross domestic product) has…

UA economist says regional planning for affordable housing needed before it’s too late

UA Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj said the strong population growth in Arkansas metropolitan areas is a welcome trend, but he warns that a downside is the struggle…

UA economist sees tariffs leading to consumer price hikes, retaliation from other countries

UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj doesn’t see much upside to tariffs that President Donald Trump says he plans to impose. On Thursday (March 8), Trump pulled the trigger on…

Economist outlines 2018 expectations, federal tax cut impact

Economist Mervin Jebaraj sees “moderate” growth for the U.S. economy in 2018 despite tax cuts that are purported to jump-start a stimulus for higher-than-usual growth. Jebaraj, who heads the UA…

Jebaraj takes on director role at CBER amid a push for more statewide outreach

Mervin Jebaraj has been named director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business in Fayetteville. He will officially…

Economist hopes for tax reform over tax cuts, also eyeing wage growth

Economist Mervin Jebaraj likes what he sees in the current economy, but has his eye on several metrics and semantics to gauge future economic growth. Jebaraj, interim director of the…

Walton College economist hopes for labor force participation rate improvement; eyeing healthcare sector jobs

Economist Mervin Jebaraj sees a lot of positives in the Arkansas economy, but warns that several key indicators need improvement to secure an even stronger future. Appearing on this week’s…

2018 sales tax revenue up 1.4% in Fort Smith, up 4.1% in Van Buren

Arkansas’ jobless rate remains under 4% for 32 months

Arvest Wealth Management plans change in provider

Tyson Foods, Walmart provide aid for flooding victims in Midwest

2018 sales tax revenue up 1.4% in Fort Smith, up 4.1% in Van Buren

Real Deals: Bentonville apartments on I Street sell for $63.6 million

Arvest Wealth Management plans change in provider

Arkansas to benefit by nearly $400,000 from Tyson Foods grants

Freight tonnage falls, 4 regulations could have positive impact on trucking industry

The Supply Side: Bullibone dog toy finds success on Walmart shelves

Trucking industry turnover falls as researchers seek to identify, deter drivers under influence of marijuana

P.A.M. CEO Daniel Cushman receives 8% pay increase

Tag: Mervin Jebaraj

Economist: Mixed bag in 4Q earnings suggests slower 2019 economy

Economist: 70 percent of Northwest Arkansas growth is in-migration

Economist: Business investment spending is key to wage growth

Economist: Farm income contributing to volatility in state GDP

UA economist says regional planning for affordable housing needed before it’s too late

UA economist sees tariffs leading to consumer price hikes, retaliation from other countries

Economist outlines 2018 expectations, federal tax cut impact

Jebaraj takes on director role at CBER amid a push for more statewide outreach

Economist hopes for tax reform over tax cuts, also eyeing wage growth

Walton College economist hopes for labor force participation rate improvement; eyeing healthcare sector jobs

2018 sales tax revenue up 1.4% in Fort Smith, up 4.1% in Van Buren

Real Deals: Bentonville apartments on I Street sell for $63.6 million

Freight tonnage falls, 4 regulations could have positive impact on trucking industry

Arkansas’ jobless rate remains under 4% for 32 months

Arvest Wealth Management plans change in provider

Court asked to settle control of Fort Smith restaurants owned by the late Bill Neumeier

Trucking industry turnover falls as researchers seek to identify, deter drivers under influence of marijuana

Entergy Arkansas announces plans for 100-megawatt solar facility in White County

Walmart’s chief technology officer Jeremy King exiting the company

TEGNA to acquire KFSM, 10 other TV stations

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2018 sales tax revenue up 1.4% in Fort Smith, up 4.1% in Van Buren

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