Economy

A paper co-authored by Brian Broughman, professor of law, proposes a new model for analyzing venture capitalist behavior. Read More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Immigration must be stopped before newcomers overwhelm our generous welfare system, producing babies with full citizenship rights who add even more strain on social services. So goes a familiar argument for sealing the borders of the United States. “In a lot of respects we have the discussion… Read More

Vanderbilt University contributed $8.9 billion to the health of Tennessee’s economy during 2013–14, according to a biennial independent economic analysis titled “Vital Stats.” Read More

Tighter regulation of financial institutions - especially "shadow" banking institutions - is needed to avoid another economic disaster like that of 2008-2009, says economist Margaret Blair of Vanderbilt Law School. Read More

An overview of financial pressures created by the federal budget sequester and other legislation now facing Vanderbilt University Medical Center and academic health centers across the country was presented March 12 at two leadership forums — the Spring Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly held that morning at Langford Auditorium, and a faculty meeting focused on impact on the research community the same afternoon in Light Hall. Read More

The fixation on maximizing shareholder value for stockholders at the expense of other stakeholders poses a serious threat to the American economy, said Vanderbilt Law School professor Margaret Blair. Read More

Tennesseans agree by a wide margin that the economy is the most pressing problem for state and federal government, and many believe higher taxation on the wealthiest Americans is one way to fix it. Read More

Your work has enabled Vanderbilt to remain strong during the economic crisis Read More

Richard McCarty (Daniel Dubois / Vanderbilt) Dear Faculty Colleagues, With the ongoing negotiations in Washington over issues that will affect the economy and undoubtedly our own institution, the university’s leadership has been fully engaged in planning for what is a most uncertain time. While the university’s financial and academic health… Read More