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Business confidence in Colorado slips to 5th-lowest index in 20 years

June 29, 2022

Released by the Leeds Business Research Division at CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business, the business confidence index indicates how business leaders across the state anticipate the economy to perform in the coming quarter.

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Whistleblowers expose big fraud—What makes us so obsessed and what can we learn?

April 6, 2022

Why is society captivated by high-profile ethical cases like Theranos or Enron? Melanie Kay of Colorado Law explains what makes these cases so fascinating and what lessons we can learn to better society. Join a talk April 12.

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Economic optimism slips but still positive, business leaders say

April 1, 2022

The latest Leeds Business Confidence Index shows the 91ÖÆƬ³§-Ukraine war and inflation, among other factors, are top concerns for Colorado business leaders.

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5 things you need to know about the 91ÖÆƬ³§-Ukraine war

March 2, 2022

CU Boulder experts in 91ÖÆƬ³§ and Ukraine share insights into what has led to the crisis, how citizens of both countries are reacting, what effect economic sanctions could have on both 91ÖÆƬ³§ and the West and how Americans can help from afar.

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5 questions: Understanding the magnitude of Biden's pick—Ketanji Brown Jackson

Feb. 28, 2022

Professor Suzette Malveaux explains the historic nature of President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nomination, what Ketanji Brown Jackson would add to the Supreme Court and the challenges she may face in confirmation.

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Spreading love to singles on Valentine’s Day: Q&A with Peter McGraw

Feb. 12, 2022

In this Q&A, McGraw shares what it is that makes Valentine’s Day nauseating for singles, how single people can live their best lives and how we all can better support people, no matter their relationship status.

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Colorado economy gains momentum despite inflation, omicron

Feb. 3, 2022

Colorado’s economic momentum is expected to continue into 2022, according to the latest Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report prepared by the Leeds Business Research Division (BRD) at CU Boulder in conjunction with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office.

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Colorado to make full recovery in 2022, but some industries lag behind

Dec. 6, 2021

Employment in Colorado is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, according to the latest Colorado Business Economic Outlook, a yearly forecast compiled by the Leeds School of Business.

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Why it’s time to stop defining a nation’s success through economic growth

Nov. 18, 2021

A new paper out of CU Boulder argues it may be time to stop hyper-focusing on economic growth as a leading indicator of a society’s success because we may be headed for a long-run decline in growth this century, whether we like it or not.

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Colorado Law, Colorado Bureau of Investigation partner to review criminal cases for potential wrongful convictions

Nov. 18, 2021

The Korey Wise Innocence Project (KWIP) at Colorado Law will review 51 criminal cases where microscopic hair analysis was used as evidence. If it's determined the hair microscopy evidence played a central role in conviction, KWIP may take steps to challenge any potential wrongful convictions.

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