{"id":35167,"date":"2021-01-14T12:48:45","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T17:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/?page_id=35167"},"modified":"2022-01-04T14:42:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T19:42:38","slug":"media-coverage-2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/media-archives\/media-coverage-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Coverage 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>24\/7WallSt.com \u2013 December 30, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story about sharp increases in home prices and the resulting bidding wars in which more than one buyer wants the same home cited a report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University ranks the top 100 most overpriced or underpriced metropolitan cities in the U.S. The Beracha and Johnson Housing Market Ranking determined that demand in recently desirable cities has caused home prices in them to become overvalued, compared to historical numbers. <a title=\"247WallSt.com \u2013 December 30, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/247wallst.com\/housing\/2021\/12\/30\/boise-is-the-most-overpriced-housing-market-in-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FloridaRealtors.Org \u2013 December 20 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the forces fueling the current housing market, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that the 2007 housing crash is potentially one of the reasons buyers are trying to wait out the housing market. \u201cWe had an excess of supply last time [in 2007]; we don\u2019t have that this time. If you don\u2019t have excess supply, it\u2019s hard for the market to correct in a significant way,\u201d Beracha said. <a title=\"FloridaRealtors.Org \u2013 December 20 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridarealtors.org\/news-media\/news-articles\/2021\/12\/buyers-who-waited-lower-prices-many-regret-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Ascent \u2013 December 17, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an article about the increased spending on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), estimates put it at $26 billion in 2021, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, warned that many are minted on the Ethereum network, which struggles with high gas fees. And for many other additional charges are involved. \u201cNFT platforms charge anywhere between 2% and 12% as artist fee and platform fees for listing NFTs,&#8221; said Subramanian. <a title=\"The Ascent \u2013 December 17, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/the-ascent\/cryptocurrency\/articles\/ultimate-nft-gift-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun-Sentinel &#8211; December 17, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the forces fueling the current housing market, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate explained that the 2007 housing crash is potentially one of the reasons buyers are trying to wait out the housing market. \u201cWe had an excess of supply last time [in 2007]; we don\u2019t have that this time. If you don\u2019t have excess supply, it\u2019s hard for the market to correct in a significant way,\u201d Beracha said. <a title=\"South Florida Sun-Sentinel - December 17, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-non-buyer-regret-housing-20211217-k6wmb6axoza2fjv4t4hhfi4yo4-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 December 16, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about the coronavirus\u2019 impact on the global economy and the trend towards incremental recovery, international business professor Jerry Haar highlighted three key shapers of the global economy in 2022: technology, supply chains, and consumer spending, with services set for a strong rebound to exceed 6.2 percent. \u201cFor the time being, one can only hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel \u2014 one that does not illuminate the path to another tunnel,\u201d said Haar. <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 December 16, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/586125-three-key-shapers-of-the-global-economy-in-2022?rnd=1639674775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deseret News \u2013 December 15, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about increasing home prices in several western cities, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, suggested that prices are poised to flatten in five of the most overvalued markets. He added that the danger of buying in an overvalued market is that owners may have to hold on to the home longer in order to gain significant financial returns. \u201cOnce prices level off, reselling the property for a higher return is very difficult.\u201d <a title=\"Deseret News \u2013 December 15, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/utah\/2021\/12\/15\/22837767\/housing-market-utah-idaho-arizona-texas-boise-salt-lake-city-provo-austin-prices-predictions-bubble\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GlobeSt.com \u2013 December 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about consumers\u2019 worry over buying vs. renting, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, noted that consumers Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco and St. Louis are just as likely to create more wealth by renting and reinvesting as owning and building equity. \u201cPeople living in any of these areas can hardly go wrong, no matter what they decide,\u201d said Beracha. <a title=\"GlobeSt.com \u2013 December 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globest.com\/2021\/12\/13\/renting-beats-buying-in-eight-major-markets\/?slreturn=20211113085452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Salt Lake Tribune \u2013 December 11, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about home prices leveling off in Ogden, Provo and a few other U.S. cities that have seen large spikes in recent months, a report from Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University revealed that housing in Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden was among some of the most overpriced in the U.S., with buyers paying premiums of between 44% and 51% above expected long-term price trends. <a title=\"Salt Lake Tribune \u2013 December 11, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sltrib.com\/news\/2021\/12\/11\/good-news-utah-homebuyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 December 11, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter a year of record price growth in the South Florida housing, what does 2022 hold? Experts predict that prices for homes should increase, but not at the record pace they did over the past year and a half. \u201cWe don\u2019t expect to see the same price appreciation we had last year, though we don\u2019t expect to see a decline in pricing,\u201d said Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at Florida International University. <a title=\"South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 December 11, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-real-estate-market-2022-20211211-zowyebbx2zhjfdz77vfjaag46y-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Motley Fool \u2013 December 10, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the continued rise of home prices in the U.S., a report from Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University revealed that a pricing \u201ccrown\u201d is developing in the five most overvalued U.S. markets: Boise, Idaho; Austin, Texas; Ogden and Provo, Utah; and Phoenix. \u201cThe danger in buying into an overvalued market is that you may have to own the home longer to realize significant financial returns,\u201d said Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU. <a title=\"The Motley Fool \u2013 December 10, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/real-estate\/2021\/12\/10\/5-cities-where-housing-prices-have-peaked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mortgage Orb \u2013 December 10, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the continued cost of housing, an analysis by professors at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University indicated that in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City and Seattle, consumers looking to build wealth are better off renting a property and reinvesting the money they would have spent on ownership. That\u2019s because the total monthly cost of homeownership in those areas is rising faster than monthly rents, the researchers said. <a title=\"Mortgage Orb \u2013 December 10, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/mortgageorb.com\/renting-trumps-buying-in-eight-u-s-markets-analysis-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The News-Review December 9, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about buying vs. renting a home, professors at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University found that in 15 markets \u2013 including Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Honolulu, Milwaukee and St. Louis &#8211; consumers are just as likely to create more wealth by renting and reinvesting as owning and building equity. \u201cPeople living in any of these areas can hardly go wrong, no matter what they decide,\u201d said Eli Beracha, director of FIU\u2019s Hollo School of Real Estate. <a title=\"The News-Review December 9, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nrtoday.com\/ap\/housing-index-shows-renting-beats-buying-in-eight-major-u-s-markets\/article_7282530e-f81b-5321-b839-c71b6fc394f2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Ascent \u2013 December 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about choosing the cheapest auto insurance in Florida, finance professor Deanne Butchey, explained several reasons that make prices higher in Florida versus other states. These include a higher incidence of fraud, more uninsured and underinsured drivers, more theft and vandalism incidents and greater weather-related damages, including hurricanes, flooding, hail, and landslides. <a title=\"The Ascent \u2013 December 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/the-ascent\/insurance\/auto\/the-best-cheap-florida-car-insurance-for-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 December 5, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nPrices are up in Florida for just about everything: housing, gas, groceries, home repairs. And we\u2019re especially feeling the pinch during the holiday season. Online shopping has also exploded to levels that never existed before the pandemic, said Craig Austin, a Florida International University assistant teaching professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This exceeds the market\u2019s capacity to produce or ship what people are ordering. <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article255519916.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Morning Brew \u2013 December 3, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about rising prices weighing on consumers from the gas pump to the grocery store, logistics and supply chain management professor Craig Austin noted that small businesses can\u2019t compete with big-box retailers when it comes to supply chain snags. \u201cTarget, Walmart, Home Depot, etc., can lease ships, pay more for shipping via air, and pay extra benefits, including higher wages, to their workers to keep them on payroll,\u201d he said.  <a title=\"Morning Brew \u2013 December 3, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morningbrew.com\/daily\/stories\/2021\/12\/03\/supply-chain-problems-leave-small-businesses-navigating-uneven-playing-field\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 December 3, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nNew data from a monthly housing assessment shows that the South Florida housing market is overvalued compared to its long-term trends, though nowhere near as high as it was just before the last housing bust. The research, conducted by Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University, shows that at the peak of the 2007 housing boom, homes in South Florida were almost 80% overpriced compared to their long-term pricing trend. Today, overvaluation is at 18%. <a title=\"South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 December 3, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-housing-new-survey-20211203-sjjcjtkk5jhyzixxyuqicvnykm-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bakersfield.com \u2013 December 3, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the continued rise of home prices in the U.S., a report from Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University revealed that a pricing \u201ccrown\u201d is developing in the five most overvalued U.S. markets: Boise, Idaho; Austin, Texas; Ogden and Provo, Utah; and Phoenix. \u201cThe danger in buying into an overvalued market is that you may have to own the home longer to realize significant financial returns,\u201d said Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Telemundo \u2013 November 26, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the impact of supply chain challenges sales of alcohol during the holiday season, Sebastian Garcia Dastugue, professor of marketing and logistics, explained that what consumers are seeing isn\u2019t a shortage but rather a substitution of products. \u201cAs some imported products are more difficult to find, U.S.-made products are purchased more frequently,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Telemundo \u2013 November 26, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telemundo.com\/shows\/hoy-dia\/economia\/video\/reportan-escasez-de-vinos-y-licores-rumbo-la-temporada-de-fiestas-tmvo10304704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 November 22, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about companies increasingly opting to nearshoring, locating all or part of its business operations closer to home or where its products are sold, international business professor Jerry Haar highlighted the benefits. These include better control of intellectual property, and quicker transit from manufacturer to the customer. \u201cGiven the growing capabilities of nearshore providers to meet the operational needs of potential customers, one must conclude that the future of nearshoring is bright,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 November 22, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/international\/582542-nearshoring-panacea-quick-fix-or-something-in-between\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS 4 \u2013 November 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story that looked at credit card debt in Florida, where the average credit card balance is a little over $5,500, experts say we are in danger of creating more debt. Finance professor Deanne Butchey noted that as stimulus money has dried up, people will probably finance their way of life through credit cards. &#8220;We are going to see an explosion of credit card debt&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RISMedia \u2013 November 19, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about record-breaking home prices, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that when the current peak in the housing market will happen is hard to tell. \u201cYou don\u2019t want to be among the last to buy at your local market\u2019s peak because it may be a long time before you can resell your property for a substantial return,\u201d he said. <a title=\"RISMedia \u2013 November 19, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rismedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Denver Post \u2013 November 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the current surge of investor interest in purchasing homes in the Denver area \u2013 where prices are estimated to be up 19% year-over-year as of September &#8211; Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, suggested that individual buyers consider renting and reinvesting any savings. He added that it\u2019s difficult to tell when the current housing market will peak. &#8220;It feels like we are at an inflection point,&#8221; he said. <a title=\"Denver Post \u2013 November 18, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>News Channel 21 \u2013 November 17, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the U.S. housing market\u2019s continuing surge following the record rise in home prices in 2020, a report from Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University revealed Boise, Idaho as the most overpriced cities in the nation and three Utah cities &#8211; Ogden, Provo, and Salt Lake City \u2013 in the Top 10. <a title=\"News Channel 21 \u2013 November 17, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/ktvz.com\/stacker-news\/2021\/11\/17\/states-with-the-most-new-housing-building-permits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 Fort Lauderdale \u2013 November 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about rising rent costs, Eli Beracha, director of FIU\u2019s Hollo School of Real Estate explained that the increase is tied to the spike in home prices. Data indicates that in August the average rent in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area was up 20% compared to 2020. \u201cThey take whatever the market gives them, so as long as the consumer is able to pay more, they will charge more,\u201d he said. <a title=\"1 Fort Lauderdale \u2013 November 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/1fortlauderdale.com\/icymi-rising-rent-creates-even-tighter-budgets-for-black-latino-families-pediatrician-debunks-myths-about-covid-19-shot-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC6 Miami \u2013 November 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story showing that in August the average rent in the Miami\/Fort Lauderdale was up 20% when compared to the previous year, Eli Beracha, director of FIU\u2019s Hollo School of Real Estate, explained higher prices are here to stay. \u201cI have not seen any jump like that ever,\u201d he said. An analysis by Zillow found Latino households spend 41% of their income on rent and black households 40% compared to 35% for white households. <a title=\"NBC6 Miami \u2013 November 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/icymi-rising-rent-creates-even-tighter-budgets-for-black-latino-families-pediatrician-debunks-myths-about-covid-19-shot-for-kids\/2619896\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WTVJ \u2013 Local \u2013 November 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about rising rent costs, Eli Beracha, director of FIU\u2019s Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that the increase is tied to the spike in home prices and the higher prices will remain. Data indicates that the average rent in Miami-Fort Lauderdale is $2,343. \u201cI have not seen any jump like that ever, not only since I am an adult and working in real estate, but also looking at the data historically,\u201d he said. <a title=\"WTVJ \u2013 Local \u2013 November 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/62fe3fb0-c4e1-4494-af95-3d6ff55e290d\/clip\/34f2b7d5-b1c9-442a-993a-e31e46b35d26\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eau Claire Leader Telegram \u2013 November 12, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the rapidly increasing prices of new and existing homes, Eli Beracha, director of FIU\u2019s Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that the market is expected to cool. Still, it\u2019s hard to tell when the housing market will reach its peak. \u201cIt might be wise for many people to consider renting and reinvesting the money they would otherwise have spent on ownership in the nation\u2019s most overpriced markets,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Eau Claire Leader Telegram \u2013 November 12, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leadertelegram.com\/features\/home-garden\/experts-expect-market-to-cool\/article_cffedaf7-15a3-52a6-ac83-1ce1194b5bcf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Baltimore Sun \u2013 November 12, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the nature of work, international business professor Jerry Haar explained that it forced companies to reconfigure work arrangements. There are 128 million full-time employees in the U.S.; 45% of them work remotely to some degree Companies and individual workers need to adjust to a three-part model: on site, remote and hybrid. \u201cIt is just not possible to do happy hour with your hard drive,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Baltimore Sun \u2013 November 12, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/bs-ed-op-1114-remote-work-20211112-2gc5gzamq5a43ixgu4bzvomii4-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UPI \u2013 November 11, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about supply chain disruptions and how they mean high prices are here to stay, logistics professor Craig Austin wrote that the reasons prices are rising are complex and many. He explained that there\u2019s no end to the supply chain problems. Consumer demand is only going to increase through the holiday season and beyond. \u201cConsumers should get used to the higher prices. They\u2019re the new normal,\u201d he said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Entrepreneur \u2013 November 10, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the story \u201cWhy are prices so high? Blame the supply chain \u2013 and that&#8217;s the reason inflation is here to stay,\u201d logistics professor Craig Austin wrote that the reasons prices are rising are complex and many. He explained that there\u2019s no end to the supply chain problems. Consumer demand is only going to increase through the holiday season and beyond. \u201cConsumers should get used to the higher prices. They\u2019re the new normal,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Entrepreneur \u2013 November 10, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/396606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PBS Newshour \u2013 November 10, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about how the supply chain caused current inflation, and why it might be here to stay, logistics professor Craig Austin wrote that the reasons prices are rising are complex and many. He explained that there\u2019s no end to the supply chain problems. Consumer demand is only going to increase through the holiday season and beyond. \u201cConsumers should get used to the higher prices. They\u2019re the new normal,\u201d he said. <a title=\"PBS Newshour \u2013 November 10, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/economy\/how-the-supply-chain-caused-current-inflation-and-why-it-might-be-here-to-stay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Conversation \u2013 November 10, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the story <a title=\"Why are prices so high?\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/why-are-prices-so-high-blame-the-supply-chain-and-thats-the-reason-inflation-is-here-to-stay-169441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Why are prices so high? Blame the supply chain \u2013 and that&#8217;s the reason inflation is here to stay,<\/a> logistics professor Craig Austin wrote that the reasons prices are rising are complex and many. He explained that there\u2019s no end to the supply chain problems. Consumer demand is only going to increase through the holiday season and beyond. \u201cConsumers should get used to the higher prices. They\u2019re the new normal,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Conversation \u2013 November 10, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/why-are-prices-so-high-blame-the-supply-chain-and-thats-the-reason-inflation-is-here-to-stay-169441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC 6 Miami \u2013 November 8, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the increasing difficulty of finding and being able to afford monthly rent, Eli Beracha, director of FIU\u2019s Hollo School of Real Estate, explained higher prices are here to stay. Rent today in Miami-Fort Lauderdale is $2,343 per month, up 20% from last year. Beracha pointed out he\u2019s never seen an increase like that. \u201cAs long as the consumer is able to pay more, they will charge more,\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC 6 Miami \u2013 November 8, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/icymi-rising-rent-creates-even-tighter-budgets-for-black-latino-families-pediatrician-debunks-myths-about-covid-19-shot-for-kids\/2619896\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 November 4, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about increased demand for products and rising prices, Sebastian Garcia Dastugue, professor of marketing and logistics, discussed what is driving the current inflation. He shared suggestions on what consumers can do to keep money in their pockets. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 November 4, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/article255510386.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Harvard Business Review \u2013 November 3, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an article about team preparedness through crises and natural disasters, Attila Hertelendy, assistant teaching professor of information systems and business analytics, and his co-authors explained steps to take now that can enhance day-to-day business performance while fostering robustness and resilience. Including three pillars of crisis readiness: technology, structure and processes, and humanity. \u201cRedundancy is at the heart of any system built to withstand turmoil and recover quickly if disrupted\u201d, they wrote. <a title=\"Harvard Business Review \u2013 November 3, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/11\/managing-a-distributed-team-through-natural-disasters-and-other-crises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 October 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the challenges new graduates face in finding tech jobs in Miami, John Nykolaiszyn, director of career services, explained that many companies are importing talent. Larger established local firms like Ryder and BankUnited have set up stronger pipeline networks for college recruiting. \u201cIf you look at the profile of some of the new firms or ones growing here, they\u2019re not set up for creating that entry pipeline,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Miami Herald \u2013 October 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article255307001.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun-Sentinel.com \u2013 October 30, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the rapidly increasing rent prices in South Florida, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business explained that since the spike has been dramatic, he expects increases in the future to be slow-moving. Among the factors driving the increase are the influx of out-of-state newcomers and no state income tax. \u201cI don\u2019t see rents coming down anytime soon,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Sun-Sentinel.com \u2013 October 30, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-rental-market-prices-slow-down-20211030-yv35pxakdzevpif76pnm3yu2cu-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun-Sentinel \u2013 October 27, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about South Florida\u2019s home values, the <a href=\"https:\/\/business.fau.edu\/departments\/finance\/real-estate-initiative\/bhj-buy-vs-rent-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beracha, Hardin &amp; Johnson Buy vs. Rent Index<\/a> was cited, indicating that houses were 16 percent overvalued, up from 14.29% in August. \u201cIt might be wise for many people to consider renting and reinvesting the money they would otherwise have spent on ownership in the nation\u2019s most overpriced markets,\u201d said Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business. <a title=\"Sun-Sentinel \u2013 October 27, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-housing-market-slow-down-pricing-20211027-efyworf5kbeydn4docrqz5sloq-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Wall Street Journal \u2013 October 26, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the supply chain backlog, Craig Austin, professor of logistics and supply-chain management, pointed out that the delays and shortages led many consumers to embark on do-it-yourself Halloween alternatives. Those waiting for Halloween merchandise to come back in stock have had to make do without the product or pay higher prices. \u201cThe capacity of the supply chain is 100% maxed out, whether we\u2019re talking about costumes or candy corn,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Wall Street Journal \u2013 October 26, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/diy-halloween-haunted-by-shortages-fans-conjure-up-their-own-costumes-11635266148?mod=Searchresults_pos1&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Washington Times \u2013 October 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the current labor shortage and employers\u2019 difficulty in filling jobs, Marc Weinstein, clinical professor of human resource management, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a social and economic chain reaction that led people to drop out of the workforce for a variety of reasons. \u201cWe\u2019re down about 3 million workers from pre-pandemic, and this is people who aren\u2019t even looking for work,\u201d he said. \u201cSo why do they exit?\u201d <a title=\"The Washington Times \u2013 October 18, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontimes.com\/news\/2021\/oct\/17\/steve-scalise-biden-exacerbating-labor-shortage-so\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MillionAcres \u2013 October 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the current housing market, the Beracha, Hardin &amp; Johnson Buy vs. Rent Index is cited and indicates renting and reinvesting currently bests buying in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, San Diego, Minneapolis, and Portland, Oregon. The quarterly report is produced by professors Eli Beracha and William Hardin of Florida International University and Ken Johnson from Florida Atlantic University. <a title=\"MillionAcres \u2013 October 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/realestate\/should-i-buy-or-should-i-rent\/ar-AAPqBZu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Salt Lake Tribune \u2013 October 10, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about Ogden, an urban city with a high demand for housing and few opportunities for large-scale construction projects, notes that housing supply is not keeping up with demand. A new report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University indicates that Ogden ranks third in the U.S. for its overvalued housing stock. <a title=\"Salt Lake Tribune \u2013 October 10, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sltrib.com\/news\/2021\/10\/10\/historic-neighborhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS Miami \u2013 October 7, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the difficulty businesses are facing in finding workers, Marc Weinstein, clinical professor of human resource management, explained that employers can anticipate tight labor markets, labor shortage for the foreseeable future. Employers need to focus on being better employers. \u201cWhat we will see moving forward are companies competing for employees not just on the basis of wages but based on workplace conditions, flexibility including the ability to work from home,\u201d he said. <a title=\"CBS Miami \u2013 October 7, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2021\/10\/07\/labor-shortage-south-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 October 7, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about MetLife Insurance reviews, international business professor Jerry Haar noted that customer reviews are a barometer but not a precise temperature gauge to determine if the company meets customers\u2019 needs. \u201cInsurance is one of the most competitive industries in the nation; and MetLife, like all national insurance companies, has a lot of competition,\u201d he said. \u201cSo the frequency and quality of advertising and promotion are indispensable.\u201d <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 October 7, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/ci\/metlife-auto-insurance-review\/63728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Information Week \u2013 October 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the congestion at U.S. seaports and the increasing backlog in the supply chain, Craig Austin, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Marketing and Logistics, pointed out that the pandemic put the focus on connectivity among vendors and different parts of the supply chain, and recognized the vulnerability of systems. \u201cWhat the pandemic did &#8212; and it did it cruelly &#8212; it brought everything into clear focus,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Information Week \u2013 October 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.informationweek.com\/big-data-analytics\/seaports-backlogged-supply-chain-seek-a-digital-response\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Florida Realtors \u2013 October 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about Florida\u2019s increased single-family home prices explained the emerging \u201csell and rent\u201d real estate trend among homeowners who are temporarily renting while listing or after selling their properties. Houses statewide were selling for about 21.8% above their long-term pricing trend, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. <a title=\"Florida Realtors \u2013 October 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridarealtors.org\/news-media\/news-articles\/2021\/10\/sell-and-rent-trend-emerges-amid-hot-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NewsBreak \u2013 October 5, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the most overvalued housing markets in the U.S., a report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University noted that in Boise houses are selling for 80.64 percent more than they should. Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate explained that work-from-home consumers priced out of other markets during the pandemic appear to be leaving those expensive cities and driving up values in Boise. <a title=\"NewsBreak \u2013 October 5, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbreak.com\/news\/2393274064939\/boise-the-most-overpriced-housing-market-in-the-u-s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 October 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about tax policy, rates and loopholes, international business professor Jerry Haar discussed the relationship between the rich and taxes. He highlighted increased animosity towards the structure and operation of the U.S. economy, especially regarding tax policy. \u201cThe American tax system is inarguably flawed. But the first step in reforming it is to understand who\u2019s really paying their fair share and how much of the tax revenue is being wasted,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 October 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/574911-do-the-well-off-really-not-pay-their-fair-share-of-taxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Corporate Board Member \u2013 September 30, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the increasing pressure to achieve boardroom diversity, Seema Pissaris, clinical professor of international business, explained that companies may dilute the impact of new female directors by simply adding them to the board instead of reducing the number of male members. &#8220;This strategy can be beneficial because you don&#8217;t have to wait for a male director to turn over, but then, male directors continue to outnumber female directors by a large margin,&#8221; she said. <a title=\"Corporate Board Member \u2013 September 30, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/boardmember.com\/five-ways-to-drive-board-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 September 28, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about overpriced homes, Eli Beracha director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, noted that now may not be the right time to buy a house. &#8220;In some markets, recent buyers could be stuck for several years if prices level off or fall,&#8221; he said. &#8220;If they&#8217;re buying at near peak prices and the market fizzles, they may have to stay in the homes a lot longer than planned in order to see even reasonable returns.&#8221; <a title=\"South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 September 28, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-buyers-wait-purchase-overpriced-20210928-nbbnccv6crhezcj3mrplpsftvm-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Salt Lake Tribune \u2013 September 28, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the most overvalued housing markets in the U.S., a report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University noted that Salt Lake City, Ogden and Provo are some of the most overpriced in the country. Home prices are coming in 44% to 51% above their expected long-term trends. <a title=\"Salt Lake Tribune \u2013 September 28, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sltrib.com\/news\/2021\/09\/28\/you-wont-be-surprised\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald &#8211; September 27, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the rise of cryptocurrencies and the opportunities they offer for saving and building value, information systems and business analytics professor Pouyan Esmaeil Zadeh, said questions about Bitcoin\u2019s viability should be laid to rest. \u201cWe may be in a transition phase at the moment, but in 10 years everyone is going to be laughing at us for asking why we were even having debates about believing in it,\u201d he said. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald - September 27, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/article254558887.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun Sentinel \u2013 September 25, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about increasingly expensive home sale prices, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, explained that many are having to reduce prices to get their properties sold. &#8220;Many of the price cuts are a result of sellers getting overconfident in this market and asking for too much,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Price cuts are not happening now for housing that are priced fairly and show well.&#8221; <a title=\"Sun Sentinel \u2013 September 25, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-price-cuts-sellers-overpricing-20210925-k33s5q5hejbmzc3isnvfml7wzm-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 September 24, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the rise of cryptocurrencies and the opportunities they offer for saving and building value, information systems and business analytics professor Pouyan Esmaeil Zadeh, said questions about Bitcoin\u2019s viability should be laid to rest. \u201cWe may be in a transition phase at the moment, but in 10 years everyone is going to be laughing at us for asking why we were even having debates about believing in it,\u201d he said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>USA Today \u2013 September 16, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the most overvalued housing markets in the U.S., a report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University noted that Phoenix, Las Vegas and Stockton, California are among the top 10. Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business explained that house are selling above their long-term pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 September 12, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about U.S. companies aspiring to do business in Cuba, international business professor Jerry Haar explained that the recent crackdown by the Cuban government on mass protests now places that hope <em>off<\/em> the burner altogether and that history will show that economic liberalization does not lead to political liberalization. \u201cThe big question for American companies that aspire to trade and invest in Cuba is <em>opportunity cost<\/em> \u2014 there are greener pastures elsewhere,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Miami Herald \u2013 September 12, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article254100238.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Caribbean &amp; Latin America Daily News \u2013 September 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed, international business professor Jerry Haar noted that among the most pernicious non-tariff barriers are those related to local content requirements (LCRs) &#8211; policies imposed by governments that require firms to use domestically manufactured goods or locally supplied services in order to operate in an economy. The downside is that these restrictions come at a high cost, especially in trade, since they distort flows, increase the costs of domestic production and transfer higher prices to consumers. <a title=\"Caribbean and Latin America Daily News \u2013 September 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsamericasnow.com\/caribbean-local-content-regulations-back-to-the-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fortune \u2013 September 3, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about business schools expanding International MBA programs as U.S. students increasingly look to study abroad to get a global perspective, Angel Burgos, executive director of MBA programs for the Chapman School, noted that \u2018international\u2019 is essential to how the world of business operates today. \u201cI don\u2019t think I know of a school that doesn\u2019t have some element of international within their business school, because it\u2019s so critical to be successful these days,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Fortune \u2013 September 3, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/education\/business\/articles\/2021\/09\/03\/international-components-now-are-fairly-ubiquitous-in-mba-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS Miami \u2013 August 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about COVID\u2019s impact on the global supply chain, logistics professor Craig Austin explained that Christmas shopping will be affected. &#8220;It is gonna be a strange Christmas season for us because the supply chain is not producing at the level they were with COVID-19 paralyzing ports. Three Chinese ports close. The volume of containers we need for the Christmas season will not be there,&#8221; said he said. <a title=\"CBS Miami \u2013 August 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2021\/08\/31\/supply-chain-interrupted-by-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Business Journal \u2013 August 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nFlorida International University&#8217;s College of Business will launch an MBA in business analytics in January 2022. The 16-month data-driven program includes online and in-person evening classes. <a title=\"South Florida Business Journal \u2013 August 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/southflorida\/news\/2021\/09\/01\/news-in-brief-for-the-week-of-sept-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boise Dev &#8211; August 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nAccording to a study from Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University, the Boise housing market is the most overvalued in the country \u2013 with homes in the area selling 80% above past values. The study itself ranked the top 100 largest metro areas in the US. <a title=\"Boise Dev - August 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/boisedev.com\/news\/2021\/08\/31\/boise-real-estate-overvalued\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Las Vegas Review Journal \u2013 August 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nSouthern Nevada homes are selling for nearly 42 percent above their long-term pricing trends, making it the ninth-most overvalued market in the nation, according to a recent report from professors at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. <a title=\"Las Vegas Review Journal \u2013 August 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/business\/housing\/home-prices-skyrocketing-in-las-vegas-across-us-2430780\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yahoo! Canada \u2013 August 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nResearchers from Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University determined that Boise is the nation\u2019s most-overvalued housing market. The study used Zillow data going back to 1996 to project where a local housing market should be today if it hewed to its historic trend. <a title=\"Yahoo! Canada \u2013 August 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.sports.yahoo.com\/news\/boomtown-today-boise-most-overvalued-100000481.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lakeland Ledger \u2013 August 30, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nLakeland is the most exposed of nine analyzed Florida markets to the effects of the pandemic-fueled surge in home prices. Two professors at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University primarily used Zillow to analyze the 100 largest metro areas in the nation and determine the impact. <a title=\"Lakeland Ledger \u2013 August 30, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theledger.com\/story\/business\/real-estate\/2021\/08\/30\/lakeland-housing-market-most-overpriced-florida-new-study-says\/5602244001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Florida Realtors \u2013 August 27, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nHomes in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties sold for 13% above their long-term pricing trends in July, a slight decline from the month before, when homes were overvalued by 16%, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. <a title=\"Florida Realtors \u2013 August 27, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridarealtors.org\/news-media\/news-articles\/2021\/08\/fau-economist-says-homes-less-overpriced-july\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fortune \u2013 August 26, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA new survey from Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University looks at the nation\u2019s most overvalued homes, with Boise, Idaho, topping the list. Homes in the Gem State sell for a stunning 80.64% premium, based on a history of past pricing. Of the 100 cities looked at in the study, 95 showed some level of overvalue. <a title=\"Fortune \u2013 August 26, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2021\/08\/26\/us-housing-market-real-estate-prices-overvalued-markets-mortgage-rates-buying-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Real Deal \u2013 August 24, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about unprecedented rent increases and never-before-seen demand that has made renting more out of reach for locals than ever before, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, discussed the approval process and credit check most renters are subject to. \u201cYou have to show a stronger hand in order to be qualified. This means tenants have to compete with each other,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Real Deal \u2013 August 24, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/therealdeal.com\/miami\/2021\/08\/24\/south-florida-apartment-crunch-locals-squeezed-out-as-demand-from-newcomers-leads-to-record-rents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS4 \u2013 August 19, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nGuided by the Small Business Development Center, David Zalcberg, owner of Smart Supply International which has freight forwarding facilities in Miami and Spain, diversified his business and sought U.S. government contracts along with updating his financial and business practices. \u201cWe were able to assist him with a paycheck protection program and also an economic injury disaster loan to keep afloat during the pandemic,\u201d Brian Van Hook, regional director of the Small Business Development Center. <a title=\"CBS4 \u2013 August 19, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2021\/08\/19\/miami-international-exporter-pandemic-hurdles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNN Dinero \u2013 August 14, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about the \u2018right to repair,\u2019 which would allow independent repair shops to repair electronic devices, Carlos Parra, clinical professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, noted that the focus should be on extending the life of the device. \u201cIt\u2019s an easy way to help bridge the digital divide of developing countries. During the pandemic, the cellular phone became an instrument critical for work and study,\u201d he said. <a title=\"CNN Dinero \u2013 August 14, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b5uOlswQerE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC6 \u2013 August 7, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a special report about switching careers during the COVID-19, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that the crisis, forced upon the population, has led many to reevaluate their choices. \u201cEven as people are dealing with unemployment, even as they\u2019re dealing with job loss, they\u2019re looking ahead and saying, \u2018How do I position myself better for the future?\u2019\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC6 \u2013 August 7, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/66386c18-c65e-445f-afc4-97298792d7fb\/clip\/70cf522d-0593-417a-ab51-b8794c99b805\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Motley Fool \u2013 August 5, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about stock market volatility, finance professor Suchismita Mishra discussed its impact, noting that it can be beneficial to buy stocks at the dip (down market) and hold to gain in the long run. \u201cAbove all, volatility will impact investing strategy as in general rational investors don\u2019t like too much swing (ups and downs) in their investment returns. But extent of this impact will depend on the investment horizon, composition of the current portfolio and investor\u2019s risk tolerance,\u201d she said. <a title=\"The Motley Fool \u2013 August 5, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/how-to-invest\/stocks\/stock-market-volatility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Florida Insider \u2013 August 5, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story about the price of homes in Florida cited a study conducted by researchers at the Hollo School of Real Estate at Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University, as of June 30, homes throughout Florida sold for 21.76 percent above their long-term pricing trend, an increase from 19.24% in May and 17.17% in April. \u201cMore people who rent and reinvest would help alleviate current pricing pressure, which is a good thing.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 August 4, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about no-credit-check loans, professor Arun Upadhyay, eminent scholar in the Department of Finance, explained the risks and benefits. \u201cOne of the benefits of credit history is that it allows lenders to select those with good credit that minimizes their credit risk. Thus, they can offer loans at lower rates. But with no credit, lenders take a big risk and so, they will ask for higher interest rates,\u201d he said. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 August 4, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/pl\/no-credit-check-loans\/68084#expert=Arun_Upadhyay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Latin Trade \u2013 August 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed, international business professor Jerry Haar noted that Brazil needs economic reform policies that will stimulate business, requiring the government to increase fiscal or monetary stimulus into the economy. On the positive side, the Brazilian private sector is strong and competitive in a range of vitally important industries. \u201c\u2026 the biggest impediment to Brazil\u2019s pivot to economic and business resurgence is microeconomics, such as competitiveness, supply, demand, prices, productivity, and labor economics,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Latin Trade \u2013 August 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/latintrade.com\/2021\/08\/01\/brazil-needs-economic-reformm-policies-that-reignite-business-a-column-by-jerry-haar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC Philadelphia &#8211; July 30, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the new work fashion style that&#8217;s been called &#8220;workleisure&#8221; \u2014 a more put-together version of the athleisure, Manjul Gupta, assistant professor of information systems and business analytics, shared his thoughts. \u201cWhen I realized I had to go teach a business course to MBAs, the first thing I opened my closet to look for was my jacket blazer,\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC Philadelphia - July 30, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcphiladelphia.com\/news\/business\/money-report\/ties-are-out-and-stretchy-pants-are-in-the-office-wardrobe-might-never-be-the-same\/2904609\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boca Raton Tribune &#8211; July 30, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story about the price of homes in Florida cited a joint report from the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business and Florida Atlantic University. As of June 30, homes throughout the Sunshine State were selling for 21.76 percent above their long-term pricing trend, an increase from 19.24 percent in May and 17.17 percent in April. <a title=\"Boca Raton Tribune - July 30, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bocaratontribune.com\/bocaratonnews\/2021\/07\/boca-beat-7-30\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yahoo Deportes \u2013 July 30, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story about the end of the eviction moratorium in Florida cited a joint report from the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business and Florida Atlantic University indicated that properties in Southeast Florida are being sold for more than they are worth. <a title=\"Yahoo Deportes \u2013 July 30, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/es-us.deportes.yahoo.com\/atr%C3%A1s-moratoria-desalojos-angustia-florida-183509768.html?src=rss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 July 27, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the best markets to flip houses, William Hardin, interim dean of FIU Business, explained that simply buying a house and then immediately selling it for more is not really a viable model. Also, this is not a passive investment strategy and part or much of the returns are due to managing the process. \u201cTo do this long-term you really have to know what is going on in the market,\u201d he said. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 July 27, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/best-cities-to-flip-houses\/23158#expert=William_G._Hardin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 July 24, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed, international business professor Jerry Haar pointed out that companies and their shareholders would benefit significantly from aggressive recruitment, selection and promotion of high-potential women to their corporate ranks. What can be done to create equal paths to leadership for women? \u201cThe good news is that the increasing wave of diversity, inclusion and equity sweeping corporate America is opening up opportunities for women at all levels,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Miami Herald \u2013 July 24, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article252764668.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC5 \u2013 July 22, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the housing boom, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, explained that Florida properties are overvalued by an average 20%. The \u201cBuy vs. Rent\u201d index, conducted with Ken Johnson at Florida Atlantic University, indicated that houses are being sold for more than they are worth in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Miami and Tallahassee. \u201c\u2026 renting and reinvesting is a particularly good wealth creation strategy,\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC5 \u2013 July 22, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wptv.com\/money\/real-estate-news\/florida-real-estate-estimated-to-be-20-overvalued\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 July 22, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the current housing boom, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, noted that while rents for apartments, condos and single-family homes are rising as well, they are not increasing at the pace of the home-buying market. \u201cOur research on buy vs. rent indicates that, on average right now, renting and reinvesting is a particularly good wealth creation strategy,\u201d he said. <a title=\"South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 July 22, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-florida-homes-overvalued-20210722-vvidoaln7zfxjj4y6mozoqibja-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Business Journal \u2013 July 22, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about overvalued real estate property in Florida, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, explained that renting may be the better option. Despite rising home prices, research suggests that Florida\u2019s housing market will not collapse as prices are expected to level off in the future. \u201cMore people who rent and reinvest would help alleviate current pricing pressure, which is a good thing,&#8221; he said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MoneyGeek \u2013 July 12, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the best credit cards for students, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, explained that young adults must pay attention to managing their spending early on. What factors should students look for? \u201cAccess to bonuses and rewards. If they need to carry a balance they should also look for ones with lower interest rates,\u201d she said. <a title=\"MoneyGeek \u2013 July 12, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneygeek.com\/credit-cards\/college-students\/#expert=deanne-butchey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MoneyGeek \u2013 July 12, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the best credit cards for small business owners, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, pointed out that these can help build both personal and business credit, finance business charges and earn rewards. \u201cHaving credit cards help build credit but opening too many in a short period of time can hurt. Always have a plan for repayment,\u201d she said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC LX \u2013 July 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about changes in the supply chain, Craig Austin, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Marketing and Logistics, noted that the roots of the vulnerabilities began decades ago and were completely exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. in the 1990\u2019s the supply chain shifted to a \u201cjust in time\u201d approach where manufacturers would only order what they needed, with deliveries scheduled for when they needed it. &#8220;It only takes one of your supplies&#8217; suppliers to stop you dead,\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC LX \u2013 July 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/490d03c5-22e9-4af1-802b-7fbc19c451f5\/clip\/780b1c38-c644-4e3a-84ee-8fcfec1b6e1e\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC Boston \u2013 July 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about the impact of lessened production and delays of raw materials on global supply chains, Craig Austin, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Marketing and Logistics, explained these led to shortages and price spikes. The supply chain used to be less vulnerable before businesses changed their strategy. &#8220;There became a recognition that inventory is evil. And the reason is that it&#8217;s not free, there&#8217;s a cost to it. Your capital is tied up,\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC Boston \u2013 July 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcboston.com\/lx\/chlorine-lumber-shortage-cars-semiconductor-supply-chain-biden\/2422977\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Today \u2013 July 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about a record number of business openings in Miami-Dade County history fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, international business professor Jerry Haar, explained it\u2019s important to determine whether founders see opportunities in the marketplace and seize them or whether necessity forces them to start enterprises in order to earn a living. \u201cI want to see how many of these new enterprises are going to be around 36 months from now,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Miami Today \u2013 July 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamitodaynews.com\/2021\/07\/06\/pandemic-fueled-record-business-openings-wave-in-miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 July 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the increasing number of first-time home buyers, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, suggested they put a down payment of at least 20% and have a 2-3% of the home value in a cash reserve. Additionally, federal, state, and local policymakers should offer financial incentives to both developers and investors because it\u2019s the most effective way to increase the supply of affordable homes,\u201d he said. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 July 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/best-and-worst-cities-for-first-time-home-buyers\/5564#expert=Eli_Beracha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wall Street Journal \u2013 July 5, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about companies\u2019 savings in the years ahead as they scale back on office space after the coronavirus pandemic emptied workplaces, many are paying one-time charges related to plans to reduce their real estate footprint. Jonathan Milian, associate professor in the School of Accounting, explained that companies book impairment charges when they sublease office space for less money than what they pay for it. \u201cThe charge represents a decline in the asset\u2019s value,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Wall Street Journal \u2013 July 5, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/companies-cutting-office-space-predict-long-term-savings-11625493601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 July 4, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed, international business professor Jerry Haar noted that the U.S. failed to develop and implement a high-speed rail system as many developed and developing nations. \u201cThrough public-private cooperation and with the right funding models, the U.S. can join the ranks of Japan, China, Spain and other nations that are effectively meeting the transportation needs of their citizens and private enterprises,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 July 4, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/561531-the-us-is-a-first-world-nation-with-a-third-world-rail-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 July 1, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about MetLife Insurance reviews, international business professor Jerry Haar noted that customer reviews are a barometer but not a precise temperature gauge to determine if the company meets customers\u2019 needs. \u201cPotential customers should carefully read and weigh the negative comments as well as the positive ones to determine if the specifics of the evaluations address their main concerns,\u201d he said. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 July 1, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/ci\/metlife-auto-insurance-review\/63728#expert=Jerry_Haar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>KAKE-ABC.com \u2013 June 28, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about lessons for a post-pandemic world, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, spoke about the future of work. One of the areas in which we&#8217;ll likely see lasting, post-coronavirus pandemic changes is in how work is performed. &#8220;Companies are likely to think of remote work as a business continuity mechanism, one that they can readily shift to if new variants of the coronavirus emerge that get past the protections the current vaccines afford,&#8221; he said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>KTVZ-NBC.com \u2013 June 28, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about pandemics creating a \u201cbefore\u201d and \u201cafter\u201d &#8211; an experience that\u2019s associated with many traumatic events &#8211; Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, discussed changes that might stick around post-pandemic.<br \/>\nMore of our daily lives &#8212; such as meetings, appointments, trainings and activities both inside and outside of work &#8212; might be conducted online. And children could still take on extracurricular activities without the commute, he said. <a title=\"KTVZ-NBC.com \u2013 June 28, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/ktvz.com\/health\/cnn-health\/2021\/06\/28\/life-after-the-1918-flu-has-lessons-for-our-post-pandemic-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNN Health \u2013 June 28, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about trends and lifestyle habits that might remain post-pandemic, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, noted that whether parents continue to homeschool, their children could still take on extracurricular activities without the commute. He assumed his kids\u2019 art and music classes would always be in person with remote instruction being a suboptimal modality. \u201cI\u2019ve been surprised at how close online classes are to the in-person experience and am more open\u2026,\u201d he said. <a title=\"CNN Health \u2013 June 28, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2021\/06\/28\/health\/changes-after-covid-pandemic-1918-flu-wellness-scn\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Motley Fool \u2013 June 24, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about choosing the best car insurance company, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, discussed what shoppers should look at to feel more confident when selecting an auto insurance provider, including &#8211; excellent A+ rating by AA Best, efficiency in resolving claims, deductible coverages. \u201cTake advantage of multi-line discounts\u2026 examine safe driver discounts and those offered to college graduates,\u201d she added. <a title=\"The Motley Fool \u2013 June 24, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/the-ascent\/insurance\/auto\/best-car-insurance-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fort Worth Star-Telegram \u2013 June 22, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about inflated home prices in Dallas-Fort Worth, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, explained prospective buyers would be better off renting for a year or two and investing their savings for the future, building a nest egg superior to owning and building equity. \u201cMost people used to believe that renting was throwing your money down the drain every month without getting anything for it,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Fort Worth Star-Telegram \u2013 June 22, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/business\/growth\/article252061353.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WLRN\u2013FM \u2013 June 21, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about the challenges of housing affordability for millions living in South Florida, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, pointed out that the market has gotten even tighter. \u201cDevelopers are focusing on the higher end or the luxury simply because that&#8217;s where margins are higher. That is the incentive for them,\u201d he said. <a title=\"WLRN\u2013FM \u2013 June 21, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wlrn.org\/2021-06-21\/pride-parade-accident-how-florida-and-california-handled-covid-a-tough-housing-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNN en Espa\u00f1ol \u2013 June 17, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about Akamai Technologies\u2019 global content delivery network failure &#8211; which caused internet outages for Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange &#8211; Carlos Parra, clinical professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explained how these networks rely on cloud-based servers. \u201cThese allow for the transfer of assets needed for loading internet content,\u201d he added. <a title=\"CNN en Espanol \u2013 June 17, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/cnnespanol-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org\/c\/s\/cnnespanol.cnn.com\/video\/aerolineas-corte-internet-falla-informatica-pkg-michael-roa\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Insider \u2013 June 17, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about Miami\u2019s efforts to become the crypto capital of the world, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, noted that Miami\u2019s position as a major international financial hub plays an important role. &#8220;Customers or residents don&#8217;t need to go through a double foreign exchange transaction with huge transaction costs and delays,&#8221; said Subramanian. \u201cThis is particularly beneficial when it comes to paying taxes.\u201d <a title=\"Business Insider \u2013 June 17, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/currencies\/news\/miami-crypto-bitcoin-biggest-hub-expatriate-experts-florida-2021-6-1030532964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cointelegraph \u2013 June 11, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about Miami\u2019s efforts to become the world\u2019s Bitcoin and crypto capital, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, noted that Miami has other advantages over other emerging crypto hubs. \u201cMiami is an international city with a developed banking infrastructure, and many venture capitalists and high-net-worth individuals are interested in funding innovation,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Cointelegraph \u2013 June 11, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/miami-stakes-the-claim-to-become-the-world-s-bitcoin-and-crypto-capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS4 \u2013 June 11, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA special series about local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and their recovery efforts featured Premium Tech Coating, a company that makes the film used to tint the windows on cars and homes. The company was able to pivot to success with help from FIU\u2019s Small Business Development Center (FSBDC). \u201cWe got reconnected with them in terms of getting disaster loans, disaster capital\u2026 and they grew, hired more people,\u201d said Brian Van Hook, director of FSBDC at FIU Business. <a title=\"CBS4 \u2013 June 11, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2021\/06\/11\/pivot-during-pandemic-necessity-proves-to-be-the-mother-of-invention-for-one-south-florida-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mortgage Servicing News \u2013 June 7, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the intense demand for houses in South Florida, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, explained that he doesn\u2019t expect housing prices to appreciate at the same rate they have over the past year. \u201cThe good thing is that this is something that is coming gradually and levels off,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Mortgage Servicing News \u2013 June 7, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalmortgagenews.com\/articles\/will-the-housing-market-ever-slow-down-in-south-florida-it-might-take-longer-than-you-think\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ohio News Time \u2013 June 7, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about property title searches, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, noted it\u2019s a crucial step in a real estate transaction, and can have implications for a purchase if it turns up issues. \u201cA thorough title search will also likely include details about mortgages attached to the property, street and sewer assessments, taxes and any other title problems present,\u201d she said. <a title=\"Ohio News Time \u2013 June 7, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/ohionewstime.com\/what-is-a-property-title-search\/173503\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun Sentinel \u2013 June 4, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the current housing market and the challenges of buying a home, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, explained that many of the hottest markets are in rural areas because people flocked to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cStarting prices in those areas were lower, so they increased dramatically,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Sun Sentinel \u2013 June 4, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-south-florida-housing-market-ranks-nationally-20210604-qxvexsx2r5blnotrtyo5k6jt6e-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dallas Morning News \u2013 June 3, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the rising price of homes in Dallas, experts noted that \u201cconsumers would be better off financially by renting and reinvesting the money they would otherwise have spent on homeownership,\u201d according to a report a report released by Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, and Ken Johnson at Florida Atlantic University. <a title=\"Dallas Morning News \u2013 June 3, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/business\/real-estate\/2021\/06\/03\/is-d-fw-in-a-home-price-bubble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 June 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about balance transfer credit cards, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, explained that reducing the overall cost of debt makes it easier to pay off the balance faster. What is the biggest mistake people make? \u201cNot reading the terms and conditions and letting the expiry date of the offer pass by without paying the amount in full! The other mistake is still using the credit card,\u201d she said. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 June 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/wallethub.com\/credit-cards\/balance-transfer\/*expert=Deanne_Butchey__;Iw!!FjuHKAHQs5udqho!fiJgTLdzMm4c62MSZYT5HngoHBTBy3bn5D7oWaPKKMPpT03vbRwYOi0AU2aCKKJO$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bankrate.com \u2013 June 1, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about property title searches, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, noted it\u2019s a crucial step in a real estate transaction, and can have implications for a purchase if it turns up issues. \u201cA thorough title search will also likely include details about mortgages attached to the property, street and sewer assessments, taxes and any other title problems present,\u201d she said. <a title=\"Bankrate.com \u2013 June 1, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/mortgages\/property-title-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 May 22, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed, international business professor Jerry Haar noted that engagement and partnership with the private sector are necessary to guarantee that infrastructure projects are conducted efficiently, effectively and with improved service. Public-private partnerships are optimal. \u201cHarnessing and combining government investment, financing, oversight and accountability with private sector acumen in designing, planning and executing of projects will enable our infrastructure reform efforts to succeed,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 May 22, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/554901-how-to-build-back-better-with-public-private-partnerships?rnd=1621699798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC6 Facebook Channel \u2013 May 19, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a special report about the rise and volatility of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and others, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, described it as a rollercoaster ride. \u201cIt\u2019s very difficult to predict if a dip in prices is temporary or long-term because the margin of error is wide,\u201d he said, describing it as a \u201ccat and mouse game.\u201d <a title=\"NBC6 Facebook Channel \u2013 May 19, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/live\/?v=762730781104207&amp;ref=watch_permalink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Insider \u2013 May 19, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about what future of the workplace will look like, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that it can be hard for people who just joined a company out of college to make &#8220;deep connections&#8221; in virtual meetings. Being engaged with work is still possible for remote employees. \u201c\u2026 there seems to be a small but positive or a modest, beneficial effect of telecommuting on job satisfaction,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Business Insider \u2013 May 19, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.in\/careers\/news\/jpmorgans-and-weworks-ceos-say-remote-work-doesnt-work-for-young-ambitious-and-engaged-staff-and-research-shows-there-are-perks-to-returning-to-the-office-for-young-workers\/articleshow\/82750109.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forbes \u2013 May 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed piece, Dileep Rao, clinical professor in the Department of International Business, discussed the debate over taxing the mega-rich, noting that the focus should be on the need for more unicorn ventures to create wealth and jobs. To build the next generation of unicorn-entrepreneurs requires highly motivated and educated entrepreneurs, experts in emerging technologies and industries. \u201cEducating everyone needs money. Taxes. That\u2019s how we can keep the American dream alive for all,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Forbes \u2013 May 18, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/dileeprao\/2021\/05\/18\/can-higher-taxes-on-the-mega-rich-create-more-unicorn-entrepreneurs\/?sh=2a9635107b43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 May 5, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the steep price increase on goods and the heightened pressure on consumers\u2019 wallets, Adriana Madri\u00f1\u00e1n, consultant with the Florida SBDC at FIU Business, explained that the shortage of supplies is a key culprit. \u201cThe supply chain has broken,\u201d she said. \u201cYou have to add the cost of shipping because there are few containers to carry products.\u201d he said. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 May 5, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/article250541974.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AdvisorSmith \u2013 May 4, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the survival rates of businesses in the U.S., Brian Van Hook, director of FSBDC at FIU Business, explained that the most common issues that lead to business failure focus on financial and management difficulties. \u201cIt is important to ask questions, get the full picture, and ensure that whatever risks you do take, you have taken steps to ensure it is as calculated as you can make it,\u201d he said. <a title=\"AdvisorSmith \u2013 May 4, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/advisorsmith.com\/data\/small-business-failure-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Latin Trade \u2013 May 3, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed, international business professor Jerry Haar discussed the challenge of human capital and economic development in Guyana. An encouraging development is the recent announcement that the government will offer 20,000 online scholarships to prepare Guyanese for the energy sector. A bright future will \u201crequire a robust, transparent and results-oriented infrastructure development program and a system of efficient and effective public administration and business friendly tax and regulatory policies,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Latin Trade \u2013 May 3, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/latintrade.com\/2021\/05\/03\/the-challenge-of-human-capital-and-economic-development-in-guyana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNBC.com \u2013 May 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an opinion piece, FIU Business dean Joanne Li pointed out the urgency to make financial literacy in underserved communities a national priority. As the most important piece for economic development, legislature and leaders from both the private and public sectors must work together to prioritize financial literacy. \u201cWe need to invest in education for youths in underserved communities to develop this skill set,\u201d she said. \u201c\u2026 education breeds confidence and confidence breeds hope.\u201d <a title=\"CNBC.com \u2013 May 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/05\/02\/op-ed-why-financial-literacy-needs-to-be-a-national-priority.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>KNEB-AM \u2013 May 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nThe University of Nebraska at Omaha unanimously confirmed Joanne Li as its 16th chancellor of. Li, currently the dean of the College of Business at Florida International University, will assume the role of chancellor on July 1. She will become the first woman of color to serve as UNO chancellor and the first Asian-American in the history of the University of Nebraska system to hold an executive leadership role. <a title=\"KNEB-AM \u2013 May 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/ruralradio.com\/kneb-am\/news\/joanne-li-confirmed-as-uno-chancellor-will-assume-role-july-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BBC \u2013 April 27, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the potential benefits of multitasking, Chaitali Kapadia, assistant professor of global leadership and management, explained that people can be \u201ca bit more opportunistic in the way we use multitasking.\u201d Research she co-authored reveals that busy periods of multitasking can actually fuel our subsequent creativity. Thanks to a \u201cspillover effect\u201d, the energy and excitement of hectic jobs can lead to more original idea generation. <a title=\"BBC \u2013 April 27, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20210416-how-multitasking-fuels-original-thinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 April 27, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about home buying and selling in South Florida, indicated that homes are overvalued by roughly 13%, according to a report released by Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, and Ken Johnson at Florida Atlantic University. \u201cWhile still far below the 65% overpricing achieved at the peak of the historic housing collapse of 2007, the size of the month-to-month jump is a concern,\u201d they said in a statement. <a title=\"South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 April 27, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/real-estate\/fl-bz-more-home-sellers-ss-prem-20210427-tjgzfmyxtbgvrk6233q5q5ty6u-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>VOA News \u2013 April 24, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the transition from working remotely to returning to in-person work at the office or workplace, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, noted that people need to adjust the routines and that could increase feelings of stress and anxiety. \u201cEvery time people are changing routines, it\u2019s not so simple as turning on a switch,\u201d he said. \u201cIt&#8217;s an adjustment. Yes, I do feel more tired at the end of it all.\u201d <a title=\"VOA News \u2013 April 24, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voanews.com\/usa\/all-about-america\/returning-office-after-covid-could-be-stressful\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS4 \u2013 April 22, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA special series about local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and their recovery efforts featured Amer-Plus Janitorial Maintenance, which was almost derailed by the pandemic. The company was able to pivot to success with help from FIU\u2019s Small Business Development Center (FSBDC). \u201cOur consultants were able to identify the right program for the business to go after and hold their hands through the process\u2026\u201d said Brian Van Hook, director of FSBDC at FIU Business. <a title=\"CBS4 \u2013 April 22, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2021\/04\/22\/miami-maintenance-company-small-business-development-center-survive-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forbes \u2013 April 21, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nQS Quacquarelli Symonds, the London-based company that specializes in analysis of global higher education, released its rankings of the world\u2019s best online MBA programs. The top-10 online MBA programs included Florida International University (Miami, Florida) at number 10. <a title=\"Forbes \u2013 April 21, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/michaeltnietzel\/2021\/04\/21\/the-latest-rankings-of-the-worlds-best-online-mba-programs\/?sh=17d5dd266916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNN Dinero \u2013 April 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about the cruise industry and how it has been affected by the pandemic, Gustavo Mosquera, assistant teaching professor of marketing, explained that it\u2019s critical, that the CDC to accept the safety requirements established by the cruise lines. \u201cThe hotel industry has been allowed to reopen,\u201d said Mosquera. \u201cCruise lines are key to the tourism economy and they\u2019ve set forth strict safety guidelines.\u201d <a title=\"CNN Dinero \u2013 April 18, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/a83f4769-2f7f-4f12-8e84-2fc334ab891f\/clip\/1f50577c-5e27-48ab-90f7-27c4fcff17be\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill &#8211; April 16<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed, international business professor Jerry Haar noted that despite the robust economic recovery populists \u2013 Republican and Democrat alike \u2013 are aligned in harping on the trade deficit and the alleged hollowing out of America\u2019s manufacturing sector. \u201cThe idea that the American manufacturing sector has been gutted is nonsense. What has been occurring for over two decades now is that manufacturing has become more capital and knowledge-intensive rather than heavy industry-based and labor intensive,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Hill - April 16\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/548568-hard-truths-and-tough-love-for-the-american-economy?rnd=1618526274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami New Times &#8211; April 15, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the use of digital currencies to pay county taxes, fees, and services in South Florida, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explained this would make it easier for foreign residents to make payments to the county. \u201cForeign investors and residents wouldn&#8217;t have to pay exchange fees to change their home currency into U.S. dollars and then back again,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Miami New Times - April 15, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miaminewtimes.com\/news\/miami-dade-county-may-let-people-pay-taxes-with-bitcoin-12117680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Telemundo 51 &#8211; April 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the increase of career changes amidst the financial uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that when people are out of a job, they begin to reevaluate their choices. \u201cEven as people are dealing with unemployment, even as they\u2019re dealing with job loss, they\u2019re looking ahead and saying, \u2018How do I position myself better for the future?\u2019\u201d he said. <a title=\"Telemundo 51 - April 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telemundo51.com\/videos\/videos-noticias\/cambios-de-carrera-durante-la-pandemia\/2180023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Omaha Daily Record &#8211; April 8, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story about the search for chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha reported that FIU Business dean Joanne Li is the priority candidate for the position. \u201cDr. Li has a deep understanding of the transformative role of higher education \u2014 shaped by her own personal experience \u2014 and a great appreciation for the unique mission of Nebraska\u2019s metropolitan university,\u201d said NU President Ted Carter. <a title=\"Omaha Daily Record - April 8, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omahadailyrecord.com\/content\/nu-names-joanne-li-uno-chancellor-priority-candidate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub &#8211; April 7, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the increasing need for financial literacy, Dileep Rao, clinical professor in the Department of International Business, noted that education should begin as early as pre-K by making numbers fun for students. \u201cFinancial literacy should be an integral part of all curricula,\u201d he said. \u201cIf you assume that every organization on earth exists to make human lives richer and better (hopefully), finance is at the heart of it.\u201d <a title=\"WalletHub - April 7, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/most-and-least-financially-literate-states\/3337#expert=Dileep_Rao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ValuePenguin &#8211; April 6, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the influence of market share ownership, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, discussed the impact that the large companies have on customers\u2019 buying decisions. \u201cMany times, when a company has a significant market share, consumers believe that existing clientele have superior information about the quality of the good or service,\u201d she said. \u201cIt is for this reason that positive online reviews are highly sought after.\u201d <a title=\"ValuePenguin - April 6, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valuepenguin.com\/largest-auto-insurance-companies#expert-deanne-butchey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC6 \u2013 April 5, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about pursuing job retraining programs or educational opportunities to recover from financial uncertainty during the pandemic, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that when people are out of a job, they begin to reevaluate their choices. \u201cEven as people are dealing with unemployment, even as they\u2019re dealing with job loss, they\u2019re looking ahead and saying, \u2018How do I position myself better for the future?\u2019\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC6 \u2013 April 5, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/responds\/pandemic-is-pushing-some-to-consider-changing-how-they-earn-a-living\/2421727\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC6 \u2013 April 1, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about non fungible tokens, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explained that these are unique and not interchangeable. The smart contract and origin are stored on a blockchain. \u201cIt\u2019s a digital contract and only those who have the private key can access the contract,\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC6 \u2013 April 1, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/giant-emerald-gets-tokenized-into-nft-in-miami\/2419707\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 March 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story on U.S. News &amp; World Report\u2019s 2022 rankings for graduate schools highlighted local grad schools. The College of Business Administration at FIU ranked No. 110. <a title=\"The Miami Herald \u2013 March 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/local\/education\/article250316809.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 March 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story on U.S. News &amp; World Report\u2019s 2022 rankings for graduate schools highlighted local grad schools. The College of Business Administration at FIU ranked No. 110. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 March 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/sur-de-la-florida\/article250325321.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Omaha World-Herald \u2013 March 31, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the search for chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), FIU Business dean Joanne Li was named as UNO&#8217;s priority candidate, in the running to become the first woman of color to lead the university. <a title=\"Omaha World-Herald \u2013 March 31, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha.com\/news\/local\/education\/dr-joanne-li-named-priority-candidate-for-uno-chancellor\/article_72ca2d5a-9234-11eb-a604-d33da299eaec.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tampa Bay Times \u2013 March 30, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story about the university programs in Florida that placed within the top 10 of U.S. News and World Report\u2019s latest edition of \u201cBest Graduate Schools\u201d noted that Florida International University, which ranked No. 3 for international business schools. <a title=\"Tampa Bay Times \u2013 March 30, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/news\/education\/2021\/03\/30\/many-florida-graduate-programs-grab-high-marks-in-us-news-ranking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Al Jazeera English \u2013 March 28, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about Florida governor Ron de Santis\u2019 claims that his COVID response, including refusing to shut down the economy or issue mask mandates, has delivered an economic boom for Florida, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, explained that it\u2019s too early to tell. \u201cWe cannot really measure the economics of it until we figure out what has it cost in terms of lives, what it costs in terms of security,\u201d she said. <a title=\"Al Jazeera English \u2013 March 28, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fdR5cWAej20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 March 19, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story on the stimulus aid package, experts offer strategies for spending the $1,400 wisely. A recent survey indicates 34 percent of recipients will save the money while 30 percent will use it for food and 22 percent for housing. Clinical professor in the School of Accounting Fred Perry explained that putting the money in a savings account doesn\u2019t reduce the economic impact, it extends the effect of the stimulus, which offers greater benefits for everyone. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 March 19, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/acceso-miami\/article248798955.html?ac_cid=DM409522&amp;ac_bid=-197013777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bankrate.com \u2013 March 19, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about mortgage rates and their impact on today\u2019s hot housing market, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business, noted that home prices would cool only if mortgage rates continue climbing past 4 percent, a figure not in most forecasters\u2019 outlooks for 2021. &#8220;An increase in interest rates in the short run will not hurt the housing market and will actually create urgency to purchase,&#8221; he said. <a title=\"Bankrate.com \u2013 March 19, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/mortgages\/will-rise-in-mortgage-rates-cool-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MoneyGeek.com \u2013 March 16, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about choosing the best car insurance company, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, explained steps drivers can take to lower their costs. \u201cBundle home\/auto if the insurance company offers both; avoid speeding tickets and other offenses; if one has a young driver in the household, shop around for discounts based on driver education,\u201d she added. <a title=\"MoneyGeek.com \u2013 March 16, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneygeek.com\/insurance\/auto\/cheapest-car-insurance-quotes-companies\/#expert=deanne-butchey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Atlanta Voice \u2013 March 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about resuming activities \u2013 and office work &#8211; in the new, new normal, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that when returning to work people should focus on being prepared for what you can control, which includes carrying hand sanitizer and wearing a mask. Overall, \u201ccut yourself a break,\u201d Gajendran said. <a title=\"The Atlanta Voice \u2013 March 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantavoice.com\/articles\/9-things-that-werent-scary-before-the-pandemic-but-are-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MoneyGeek.com \u2013 March 12, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about homeowner\u2019s insurance coverage, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, highlighted the significance of endorsements covering floods or earthquakes. \u201cThe property owners effectively &#8220;buy&#8221; additional coverage and protection, and your insurer will reimburse you up to those raised limits,\u201d she added. <a title=\"MoneyGeek.com \u2013 March 12, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneygeek.com\/insurance\/homeowners\/compare-quotes\/#expert=suzanne-hollander%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald &#8211; March 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessor Fred Perry was featured in an El Nuevo Herald podcast discussing the latest government economic package, stimulus check and other economic issues faced by U.S. residents. He shared insights on other benefits the package provides and also what impact the stimulus program Will have on the overall U.S. economy. \u201cThe situation we\u2019re living in requires bold actions,\u201d Perry said. \u201cAcross the globe, we\u2019ve been the country to suffer the most throughout this pandemic.\u201d <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald - March 18, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/article250028974.html?utm_source=pushly&amp;intcid=pushly_873946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen To It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNN \u2013 March 14, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about concerns for resuming pre-pandemic activities, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that when returning to the office, what may be scariest is the loss of control over your health bubble and routine. \u201cWhat you can do is accept that the transition will be scary, disruptive and slow,\u201d he said. \u201cFocus on being prepared for what you can control, which includes carrying hand sanitizer and wearing a mask.\u201d <a title=\"CNN \u2013 March 14, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2021\/03\/13\/health\/pandemic-anniversary-nervousness-wellness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Albany Herald \u2013 March 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about concerns for resuming pre-pandemic activities, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that when returning to the office, what may be scariest is the loss of control over your health bubble and routine. \u201cWhat you can do is accept that the transition will be scary, disruptive and slow,\u201d he said. \u201cFocus on being prepared for what you can control, which includes carrying hand sanitizer and wearing a mask.\u201d <a title=\"Albany Herald \u2013 March 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.albanyherald.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>KIRO News Channel 3 \u2013 March 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about concerns for resuming pre-pandemic activities, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that when returning to the office, what may be scariest is the loss of control over your health bubble and routine. \u201cWhat you can do is accept that the transition will be scary, disruptive and slow,\u201d he said. \u201cFocus on being prepared for what you can control, which includes carrying hand sanitizer and wearing a mask.\u201d <a title=\"KIRO News Channel 3 \u2013 March 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/kesq.com\/kunamundo\/noticias-cnn\/2021\/03\/14\/9-cosas-que-no-daban-miedo-antes-de-la-pandemia-pero-que-ahora-tal-vez-si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Limited Times \u2013 March 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about concerns for resuming pre-pandemic activities, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that when returning to the office, what may be scariest is the loss of control over your health bubble and routine. \u201cFocus on being prepared for what you can control, which includes carrying hand sanitizer and wearing a mask,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Limited Times \u2013 March 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/newsrnd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNBC \u2013 March 12, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a special report on the financial hardships faced by college students due to the coronavirus pandemic, FIU Business student Diosky De La Cruz described how she remained an essential worker at an Amazon warehouse but couldn\u2019t afford housing. \u201cMy friends were willing to help me, but with Covid, I couldn\u2019t go to their houses because I was working in an environment where every day someone new was positive for Covid.\u201d <a title=\"CNBC \u2013 March 12, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/03\/12\/college-students-worry-they-wont-graduate-on-time-due-to-the-pandemic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CreditDonkey \u2013 March 11, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nAs part of a special series on remote work, international business professor Jerry Haar discussed how the gig economy changing the workforce, describing it as the ultimate in outsourcing. \u201cThe gig workforce is great for many employers who can reduce the office space they need for personnel and boost productivity\u2026 hours worked not days on the job becomes the coin of the realm&#8230;no slack, no downtime,\u201d he said. <a title=\"CreditDonkey \u2013 March 11, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creditdonkey.com\/work-from-home-jobs.html#interview=jerry-haar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Built In \u2013 March 11, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story cause-related marketing and how brands are viewed more favorably when they are seen supporting charitable causes, Kimberly Taylor, associate professor of marketing and logistics, explained that cause-related marketing campaigns can&#8217;t be seen as an attempt to exploit the cause for gain, or consumers might turn away from the company. \u201c[Consumers] may begin to question,\u201d she said, \u201cif you are appearing to do something good when it\u2019s really just benefiting you in the end.\u201d <a title=\"Built In \u2013 March 11, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/builtin.com\/marketing\/does-cause-marketing-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNN Dinero \u2013 March 8, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a special report about the challenges businesses face as employees continue to work remotely, Gladys Simpson, an information systems and business analytics instructor, discussed if it\u2019s still necessary to gauge employee performance by the number of hours they\u2019re present on the job. \u201cIs it more important to have an employee that\u2019s happy, dedicated to the job, delivers positive results and can bring more financial gains to your business?\u201d she said. <a title=\"CNN Dinero \u2013 March 8, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/cnnespanol.cnn.com\/video\/trabajo-remoto-desafios-aumento-pandemia-revolucion-digital-intv-xavier-serbia-cnn-dinero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dallas Business Journal &#8211; March 8, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story on renting vs. buying homes in Dallas-Ft. Worth, the BH&amp;J Housing Affordability Index reveals that consumers will create wealth faster by buying a home. &#8220;As rates fall, potential buyers bid up prices in this very competitive market for homes,&#8221; said Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business and co-creator of the index. &#8220;Thus, a future rise in mortgage rates becomes the greatest threat to future housing prices.&#8221; <a title=\"Dallas Business Journal - March 8, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/dallas\/news\/2021\/03\/08\/dallas-housing-market.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Ladders.com \u2013 March 4, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about the increased use of channel-based messaging platform Slack, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that \u201cthis is not a normal time\u201d even for regular remote workers and that work itself may feel different than before. \u201cIt\u2019s not just work as usual but done remotely \u2014 it\u2019s work done remotely while dealing with what may feel like an existential crisis.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 March 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA news story profiled FIU Business new online MBA in sports management developed in partnership with Real Madrid Graduate School \u2014 Universidad Europea, highlighting that behind one of the popular f\u00fatbol team is one of today\u2019s most successful business empires. \u201cStudents have the opportunity to work with people who have real-world experience and in a global context,\u201d said William Hardin, associate dean of the Chapman Graduate School. \u201cThey gain a unique experience that simply doesn\u2019t exist in South Florida.\u201d <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 March 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/article249609773.html#storylink=cpy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Telemundo 51 \u2013 March 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nEl Real Madrid Club de f\u00fatbol y Florida International University llegaron a un acuerdo para ofrecer un MBA en negocios deportivos. <a title=\"Telemundo 51 \u2013 March 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/42bb845a-9863-4adc-bb72-dc8395ce2472\/clip\/8df2e3c6-f20e-4eee-a2df-a15c2f410851\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>KIRO-7 Seattle \u2013 March 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a special report about the rise of the &#8220;fake commute,&#8221; wherein people replace that daily transition between work and home with various activities, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management at Florida International University\u2019s College of Business, pointed out that working from home during the pandemic makes the \u201cjuggling act\u201d more difficult. \u201cIt\u2019s hard to smoothly hop on to a work-related Zoom call right after dealing with a demanding situation with kids at home,\u201d he said. <a title=\"KIRO-7 Seattle \u2013 March 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/trending\/coronavirus-fake-commutes-helping-some-employees-separate-work-home-amid-covid-19\/RIGMFL6MWFGMFI532GEEC5X6YU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fox 23 News \u2013 March 2, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about teleworkers struggling to maintain a healthier work-life balance amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management at Florida International University\u2019s College of Business, pointed out that people are forced to bounce between two all-consuming roles multiple times per day. \u201cI\u2019s hard to leave behind the stresses and mental worries of (a) work-related Zoom call and instantly switch to being a loving and caring partner or spouse,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Fox 23 News \u2013 March 2, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox23.com\/news\/trending\/coronavirus-fake-commutes-helping-some-employees-separate-work-home-amid-covid-19\/RIGMFL6MWFGMFI532GEEC5X6YU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNN Dinero \u2013 February 26, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a special report about the possibility of Miami becoming the next Silicon Valley, Gladys Simpson, an information systems and business analytics instructor, discussed the viability incentives for entrepreneurs and technology executives. \u201cMiami has the right ecosystem \u2013 judicial and taxes that make it attractive,\u2019 said Simpson. \u201cPlus, FIU, and other universities, have created programs to produce the human talent that can make Miami a technology hub.\u201d <a title=\"CNN Dinero \u2013 February 26, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/videos\/spanish\/2021\/02\/25\/miami-proximo-silicon-valley-empresas-inversionistas-tecnologia-florida-intv-xavier-serbia-cnn-dinero.cnn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS4 \u2013 February 24, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about small businesses and medical practices struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic, Brian Van Hook, director of Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU Business, discussed the assistance available to them, including PPP loans and bridge loans from the state. \u201cIn a normal year, we work with about a thousand businesses last year we doubled. Helped 2,000 businesses in the community,\u201d he said. <a title=\"CBS4 \u2013 February 24, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2021\/02\/24\/coronavirus-pandemic-dentists-survival-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 February 23, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about U.S. trade policies under Joe Biden\u2019s administration, international business professor Jerry Haar explained that the most important and most challenging trade priorities are: China, labor and the environment, trade enforcement and \u201cBuy American.\u201d He added: \u201cThe Biden preference for multilateralism\u2026 and a refrain from wielding tariffs as an ax bode well for U.S. trade relations over the next four years.\u201d <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 February 23, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/international\/539998-is-biden-pursuing-a-third-way-trade-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 February 14, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA special report about tech entrepreneurs and finance gurus relocating to Miami, John Nykolaiszyn, director of business career services at FIU\u2019s College of Business, explained that the local hiring landscape has is in the beginning stage. \u201cI haven\u2019t seen or heard any traction with our students or graduates.\u201d He added that Miami\u2019s talent is uniquely positioned because of its diversity&#8230; \u201cthat\u2019s major play for firms that move down here,\u201d Nykolaiszyn said. <a title=\"The Miami Herald \u2013 February 14, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article248811920.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily Free Press \u2013 February 8, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about a conference on healthcare and legal issues, Miriam Weismann, academic director of the Healthcare MBA program, delivered a keynote presentation &#8211; \u201cNot the Same America For All: The Discriminatory Impact of COVID-19.\u201d \u201cWe have unequal access to healthcare, we have discriminatory impacts on minorities\u2026 \u201cWe need to change the way we think about health care delivery,\u201d she said. <a title=\"Daily Free Press \u2013 February 8, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/dailyfreepress.com\/2021\/02\/08\/public-health-legal-experts-discuss-racial-disparities-inequities-in-health-care-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Univision Contigo \u2013 February 7, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about assistance for small businesses trying to recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray Juncosa, consultant with the Florida SBDC at FIU Business shared information about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) designed to help business owners in maintaining employees\u2019 salaries, covering utilities and other eligible expenses. <a title=\"Univision Contigo \u2013 February 7, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univision.com\/local\/miami-wltv\/contigo\/ayuda-a-pequenos-negocios-en-contigo-esta-semana-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC6 \u2013 February 4, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about South Floridian\u2019s financial struggles during the pandemic, many say another relief check would be a major help, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, explained that the funds have helped avoid a major recession or even a depression. \u201cThere\u2019s a big chunk of people who really need that money,\u201d she said. \u201cThey need to feed their kids.\u201d <a title=\"NBC6 \u2013 February 4, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/multimedia\/struggling-south-floridians-await-stimulus-check\/2375657\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Business Journal \u2013 February 3, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nA story highlighted FIU Business new online MBA in sports management developed in partnership with Real Madrid Graduate School \u2014Universidad Europea. Florida International University&#8217;s College of Business introduced a Professional Online MBA in sports management, developed in partnership with the Real Madrid Graduate School at Universidad Europea. <a title=\"South Florida Business Journal \u2013 February 3, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/southflorida\/news\/2021\/02\/03\/news-in-brief-02-05-2021.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 February 1, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the annual Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition, FIU Business faculty members Karlene Cousins, associate professor of information systems and business analytics, and Seema Pissaris, clinical professor of international business, as well as Ricardo Weisz, consultant to the Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU, and alumnus Juan Carlos Abello (BS \u201909) were featured as judges. <a title=\"The Miami Herald \u2013 February 1, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/business-plan-challenge\/article248696805.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS4 &#8211; January 26, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about small businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic and the assistance available to keep paying employees and keep their doors open, Brian Van Hook, director of Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU Business, described them as the drivers of the local economy. &#8220;A lot of these small businesses, especially here in Miami, are the innovators that are coming up with new trends, products, services,&#8221; he said. <a title=\"CBS4 - January 26, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2021\/01\/26\/miami-dades-mom-and-pop-small-business-grant-program-now-accepting-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Financial Times &#8211; January 25, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the increase of MBA courses for esports and sports management, the Business School Briefing highlighted FIU Business new online MBA in sports management developed in partnership with Real Madrid Graduate School \u2014Universidad Europea. The program aims to prepare graduates to successfully and responsibly manage sports institutions. <a title=\"January 25, 2021 - Financial Times\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/a06e9724-d09c-4d3a-8f99-bfca1d66709d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AACSB Insights &#8211; January 25, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about FIU Business efforts to help other business students connect and thrive during the pandemic, Arijit Sengupta, associate dean for accreditation and technology systems, highlighted the Brave Zone, a series of webinars focused on topics ranging from mental and physical well-being habits to how to maintain motivation. The initiative was developed by the FIU student chapter of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. <a title=\"January 25, 2020 \u2013 AACSB Insights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/blog\/2021\/january\/brave-zone-a-safe-space-for-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Business and Wealth &#8211; January 24, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nSuzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, was appointed to the U.S. State Department\u2019s Fulbright Specialist Roster as Expert in Real Estate. \u201cI address this challenge by taking steps to build my knowledge, skills and reputation in real estate, build my network of real estate leaders who support the promotion of competent women,\u201d said Hollander, a real estate attorney.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS4 \u2013 January 22, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about Miami Mayor Francis Suarez\u2019 plan to bring tech companies to Miami, George Marakas, director of doctoral programs at FIU Business, explained that a possible boom in high-tech business will mean high-paying jobs for South Florida. \u201c\u2026 the agility that is necessary to bring something, a new technical idea out of the ground and bring it to fruition, really takes some entrepreneurial thinking,\u201d said Marakas. <a title=\"CBS4 \u2013 January 22, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/2abc7726-9823-4e61-8a33-686933503f43\/clip\/8e46f12c-f303-4b50-bfc8-8a561a53a0d0\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNN.com \u2013 January 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the rise of the &#8220;fake commute,&#8221; wherein people replace that daily transition with various activities, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, pointed out that working from home during the pandemic makes the transition between work and home difficult. \u201cIt&#8217;s hard to leave behind the stresses and mental worries of work-related Zoom call and instantly switch to being a loving and caring partner or spouse.&#8221; <a title=\"CNN.com \u2013 January 18, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2021\/01\/18\/success\/fake-commute-meaning-benefits-pandemic-wellness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Komu.com \u2013 January 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about how commuting may have been a ritual that was critical for their workers\u2019 mental health and work-life balance, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, discussed the \u201cfake commute.\u201d He noted the challenges of parent\/spouse and an employee multiple times during a day. &#8220;It&#8217;s hard to smoothly hop on to a work-related Zoom call right after dealing with a demanding situation with kids at home.\u201d <a title=\"Komu.com \u2013 January 18, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.komu.com\/abrightertomorrow\/the-rise-of-the-fake-commute-and-why-its-good-for-your-mental-health\/article_f323c072-59a6-11eb-add5-3370a0ea5dca.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FoxNews.com \u2013 January 18, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the possibility of a new pandemic spawning from China, Attila Hertelendy, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explained that the &#8220;threat still remains high&#8221; for another calamity from China. He noted that \u201cthere needs to be an overall improvement in collaboration among global governments, as well as to enhancing data-sharing agreements so that information can be reported in real-time.\u201d <a title=\"FoxNews.com \u2013 January 18, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/world\/is-anything-being-done-stop-another-pandemic-emerging-china\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 January, 14, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about Travelers Car Insurance, Anna Pietraszek, assistant teaching professor of marketing, explained the importance of customer reviews when making a decision about an insurance company. \u201cIt is not so much about the potential situation, but how a case was handled,\u201d she said. Base on the many choices that consumers have, \u201cAny insurance company needs to build top-of-mind awareness.\u201d <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 January, 14, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/ci\/travelers-car-insurance-review\/63732#expert=Anna_Pietraszek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bankrate.com \u2013 January 13, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the increased popularity of \u201chouse hacking,\u201d Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that the concept combines homeownership with landlording. The Federal Housing Administration offers loans to buy a duplex or triplex with a down payment of just 3.5 percent. \u201cThe approach appeals to buyers who are daunted by the responsibility of a monthly mortgage payment,\u201d she said. <a title=\"Bankrate.com \u2013 January 13, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/mortgages\/house-hacking-gains-popularity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 January 11, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about secured credit cards David Barman, associate teaching professor in the School of Accounting, explained that this industry provides an opportunity for consumers that might not otherwise qualify for an unsecured line of credit. He added that while secured credit cards minimize the risk on the financial institution, there still are associated costs with providing this product to customers. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 January 11, 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/credit-cards\/secured\/#expert=David_Barman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>24\/7WallSt.com \u2013 December 30, 2021 A story about sharp increases in home prices and the resulting bidding wars in which more than one buyer wants the same home cited a report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University ranks the top 100 most overpriced or underpriced metropolitan cities in the U.S. The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"parent":19558,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35167"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35167"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35167\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36465,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35167\/revisions\/36465"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}