Fred Giertz discusses the November 2008 U of I Flash Index

The U of I Flash Index, the first monthly barometer of the Illinois economy dropped to a reading of 100.0 for November, continuing a decline that began in July 2007. IGPA economist Fred Giertz, who has compiled the Flash Index since 1996, discusses the latest reading and its implications for the state's economy.

November 2008 Flash Index commentary by Fred Giertz

Don Fullerton discusses energy policy in WCIA/WCFN interview

IGPA faculty member Don Fullerton discusses some of the energy plans of President-Elect Barack Obama in an interview for The Morning Show on WCIA/WCFN-TV.

Don Fullerton on The Morning Show. 

Fred Giertz discusses the October 2008 U of I Flash Index

The University of Illinois Flash Index -- the first monthly barometer of the Illinois economy -- dropped to 100.6 in October, down from 101.1 in September. This is the Flash Index's lowest level since August 2004. IGPA economist J. Fred Giertz discusses the implications of this month's index.

 

October 2008 Flash Index commentary by Fred Giertz

For the People: Election 2008

IGPA and WILL-TV join in the production of "For the People: Election 2008," a television series that looks at major campaign issues and how Illinois might be affected by the results of the 2008 election. IGPA faculty members join WILL's John Paul to discuss these vital issues. The series is in four parts, airing on public TV stations across the state in October.

Constitutional Convention with Brian Gaines and Richard Winkel.

For the People: Election 2008

IGPA and WILL-TV join in the production of "For the People: Election 2008," a television series that looks at major campaign issues and how Illinois might be affected by the results of the 2008 election. IGPA faculty members and others join WILL's John Paul to discuss these vital issues. The series is in four parts, airing on public TV stations across the state in October.

Economy with Dan McMillen and Elizabeth Powers

For the People: Election 2008

IGPA and WILL-TV join in the production of "For the People: Election 2008," a television series that looks at major campaign issues and how Illinois might be affected by the results of the 2008 election. IGPA faculty members and others join WILL's John Paul to discuss these vital issues. The series is in four parts, airing on public TV stations across the state in October.

Energy with Don Fullerton and Andrew Morriss

 

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