Archive for the 'Polls' Category

3 Tips on Surviving and Thriving in the New U.S. Economy

Published
by
Peggy Crawford, PhD, Professor of Finance
on June 22, 2009
in America's Financial Crisis, Economics, In the News and Polls
. 2 Comments

The results of GBR poll #3 on the road to U.S. economic recovery are in!

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  • Half of participants think we’ll be back on track by 2010
  • 20% think we’re already on the road to recovery
  • 30% think all the initiatives to stabilize and grow the economy so far are only making things worse

The GBR Blog asked Peggy Crawford, PhD, Professor of Finance, and Terry W. Young, PhD, Professor of Economics at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, to comment on the results and offer some practical advice on how to take advantage of the current economy. They wrote: Continue reading ‘3 Tips on Surviving and Thriving in the New U.S. Economy’

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GBR Poll: On the Road to Recovery?

Published
by
Danielle L. Scott
on May 11, 2009
in America's Financial Crisis and Polls
. 2 Comments

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The GBR Blog wants to know:

Has the economy taken the first steps toward recovery?

  • We may turn around by the end of 2009. (50%, 12 Votes)
  • The "cure" may be worse than the "illness." (29%, 7 Votes)
  • I already see the light at the end of the tunnel. (21%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 24

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Do you have a different opinion about where the economy is headed? Tell us in the comments.

UPDATE: This poll was closed on June 22, 2009. Read our analysis of the poll and get “Tips on Surviving and Thriving in the New U.S. Economy,” by Peggy Crawford, PhD, Professor of Finance, and Terry W. Young, PhD, Professor of Economics.
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GBR Poll: Debt vs. Savings in Turbulent Times

Published
by
Danielle L. Scott
on April 20, 2009
in America's Financial Crisis, Finance and Polls
. 7 Comments

The GBR Blog wants to know:

How has your personal approach to debt changed?

  • I am working hard on paying down all my debt (63%, 17 Votes)
  • I wish I could save/ pay off my cards but I'm broke (26%, 7 Votes)
  • I am charging everything to save cash in case of an emergency (7%, 2 Votes)
  • I am getting rid of all my credit cards (4%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 27

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Do you have a different approach to saving? Tell us in the comments.

UPDATE: This poll was closed on May 18, 2009. Read our analysis of the poll and learn about “The Basics of a Balanced Personal Finance Strategy,” by Davide Accomazzo, Adjunct Professor of Finance.
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GBR Poll: The Economy and Workplace Productivity

Published
by
Danielle L. Scott
on March 16, 2009
in America's Financial Crisis, Engagement, Management, Org Behavior, Polls and Work/Life Balance
. 5 Comments

The GBR Blog wants to know:

Is the Down Economy Affecting Productivity in Your Organization?

  • People are working harder to keep their jobs (55%, 45 Votes)
  • Things are pretty much the same, business as usual (30%, 25 Votes)
  • People are too obsessed with what’s going on to focus on their work. (15%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 82

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What’s going on at your work? Tell us in the comments.

UPDATE: This poll was closed on March 30, 2009. Read our analysis of the poll and get “5 Tips to Boost Workplace Happiness During these Tough Times,” by Charles Kerns, PhD, Associate Professor of Applied Behavioral Science.

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