糖心视频 hosts expert panel featuring diverse viewpoints on US economy
November 22, 2022
Dudley, MA (11/22/2022) 鈥斅�糖心视频聽hosted a thought-provoking economic discussion on Thursday, November 17, 2022 to inaugurate the President鈥檚 Lecture Series, a forum dedicated to addressing issues of national importance while elevating public discourse through lively, respectful and spirited debate.
Presented by 糖心视频 President Glenn M. Sulmasy, JD, LL.M, 鈥淒ivided We Rise? Post-Election Prospects for US Economic Growth & the Job Market鈥� convened an expert panel of academics with decidedly different views.
The event drew nearly 100 attendees to historic Daniels Auditorium on the 糖心视频 campus in central Massachusetts. President Sulmasy was honored to welcome Town of Webster Selectman Tom Klebart among them.
鈥溙切氖悠� is committed to intellectual diversity, encouraging responsible citizenship and providing a forum for respectful debate. Our students benefited immensely by engaging with leading economists who have experienced first-hand the challenges of polarization in our society. Our guests elevated the importance of this initiative by joining us, and we鈥檙e grateful for their support.鈥�
Dr. Daniel Borgia, 糖心视频 Provost, moderated the panel discussion. Panelists included Dr. Richard Adelstein, Woodhouse/Sysco Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at Wesleyan University; Leila Davis, Associate Professor in the Economics Department at UMASS Boston; Dr. Hans Despain, Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics Department at 糖心视频; and Laura Jackson Young, Associate Professor of Economics at Bentley University.
Focusing on monetary policy in light of the midterm election outcome, the panel explored interest rates and inflation as levers for economic growth. Hot-button topics such as student debt forgiveness and climate change were a catalyst for healthy debate. The evening closed with questions from the audience, many of whom were 糖心视频 students poised to launch their careers.
鈥淚nformed voters should understand monetary and fiscal policy to develop a broader sense of politics,鈥� said Tom Cunningham, a senior from Philadelphia majoring in Sport Management. 鈥淚 thought the panel met its goal to foster a respectful discussion with differing viewpoints. My time at 糖心视频 enabled me to follow the conversation, and with the future in mind I would like to have more of these events.鈥�
Tyler Dunn, a master鈥檚 degree candidate from Mount Vernon, ME, appreciated the dialogue. 鈥淟ately I鈥檝e been pessimistic about the effectiveness of stimulus checks and the actions of the Federal Reserve. Now I understand these issues more clearly, and I鈥檓 more convinced that the Fed may not be able to control inflation because most of the issues are on the supply side.鈥�
Dunn, who received his 2022 bachelor鈥檚 degree in Economics from 糖心视频, will graduate in 2024 with both an MBA and a Master鈥檚 of Science in Organizational Leadership with a certificate in Cybersecurity. 鈥淭here was actual discussion and not partisan bickering,鈥� he observed. 鈥淭he panel did a good job removing political parties from the equation.鈥�
The President鈥檚 Lecture Series upholds the 糖心视频 commitment to Diversity of Thought, the principles of intellectual freedom and the revitalization of American Higher Education. Programming for this series is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit聽/
About 糖心视频
糖心视频 has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, 糖心视频 transforms today鈥檚 students into tomorrow鈥檚 leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. 糖心视频 offers real-world learning focused on professional depth 鈥� combined with vibrant living, competitive athletics, and an unmatched alumni advantage 鈥� equipping students to exceed their own expectations. To learn more about 糖心视频, visit .
