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FAU BEPI Poll: Americans Hold on to Optimism About the ‘American Dream’ Despite Economic Pressures
Faith in the “American Dream” persists among Americans, even as inflation and housing affordability present hurdles, according to a new poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI).
FAU BEPI Poll: Half of Floridians Consider Leaving Over Cost of Living
The majority of Floridians are hanging on to the “American Dream,” but rising housing costs and everyday expenses make it difficult to achieve, according to a new poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI).
FAU BEPI Poll: Economic Strain Hits Hispanic Households Hard in Third Quarter
Hispanic consumer confidence dropped in the third quarter of the year as uncertainty and increased prices placed added pressure on their budgets, according to a poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative.
A Tale of Two Decades: Phil Smith Center Welcomes Dr. Burt Folsom
The Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise kicked off its fall 2025 speaker series with economic historian Dr. Burt Folsom.
FAU Report: Business, Job Growth Jumps in South Florida
South Florida’s economy continues to outpace national growth, driven by strong employment gains and a surge in business creation, according to a new economic outlook report from Florida Atlantic University.
FAU Economics Students Participate in Free-Market Policy Forum
Phil Smith Owls flew north to attend CAPITAF student colloquium in West Fairlee, Vermont. Located at Nobel laureate Milton Friedman’s former summer estate, CAPITAF aims to assemble curious minds to discuss public choice and policy in a Socratic-style format.