The Business Edge

Feliciano School of Business professor in the Department of Economics, Dr. David Axelrod, shares his insights and opinions on the question: Do we need a phase 4 stimulus plan?  As the Senate Republicans and House Democrats are debating the cost and measures needed in the next stimulus plan, Dr. Axelrod compares the previous plans and outlines his recommendation for the upcoming package.  Dr. Axelr...

Feliciano School of Business professor in the Department of Economics, Dr. David Axelrod, shares his insights and opinions on the question “Is the U.S. Economic Recession Over?” Dr. Axelrod discusses several questions related to this topic, including the following: May jobs report and its’ implications on the US economy Industries that are experiencing job growth  Predictions for the June jobs rep...

Dr. Handanhal Ravinder, Associate Professor in the Department of Information Management and Business Analytics, discusses the Feliciano School of Business MS in Business Analytics program.   The program is designed to meet the growing demand for business analytics professionals and prepare graduates to conduct planning, decision-making and operations using timely, fact-based insight and knowledge....

Dr. David Axelrod  discusses the roles of mental health and mental wealth in an economy producing the experience of freedom. The "Certainty Principle" and the "Growing-Healing Cycle" are described. The implications of uncertainty and the COVID-19 crisis on economic behavior and optimal policies are considered.  Dr. Axelrod received his Ph. D. in Economics from Rutgers Universit...

In this episode Feliciano School of Business alumnus, Jim Merli, discusses the recent impact of the coronavirus on the US stock market and his opinion on whether it's a good time to invest. He also discusses the recent stimulus plans and their affect on the market and recommendation on a fourth stimulus plan.  This interview was taped on May 20, 2020. Jim graduated from Montclair State Univer...

In this episode Dr. Edmond Berisha, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, discusses the current state of the U.S. job market.  He discusses several issues related to this topic, including the following: ·       The effects of high employment on the economy in both the short-term and long-term  ·       The job markets that have been most affected by the Coronavirus ·       The impact...

In this episode, Feliciano School of Business MBA Advisor April Sime discusses the new Bachelors/MBA 4+1 program for students.  She describes the benefits of the program, program requirements, course offerings, and pathway for students to be successful in the new post-covid economy by attaining this new degree.  The 4 + 1 Bachelors/MBA is a five year program, during which students will spend three...

In this episode Feliciano School of Business professor in the Department of Economics, Dr. David Axelrod, shares his insights and opinions on the question “What if Colleges Do Not Reopen Until 2021”.  This interview was taped on May 1, 2020.    Dr. Axelrod discusses several questions related to this topic, including the following: Short and long-term effects students can expect to see if colleges...

In this episode Dr. Deniz Appelbaum, Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting & Finance discusses auditing and accounting in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.  Dr. Appelbaum discusses a recent paper she co-authored which provided recommendations on how to continue the auditing process during this pandemic.   This interview was recorded on May 1, 2020. Dr. Appelbaum...

Dr. Jack Samuels, a professor in the department of Hospitality and Tourism, discusses the benefits of planning a vacation during the current coronavirus shutdown.  

Dr. Patrali Chatterjee, Feliciano School of Business professor of marketing, discusses consumer behavior during the Coronavirus pandemic.   In this episode Dr. Chatterjee shares her insights on how the pandemic is influencing consumer behavior, the factors driving this behavior, which industries are being most affected, and what changes in consumer behavior will result in the post coronavirus shop...

Dr. Jack Samuels, a professor in the department of Hospitality and Tourism, discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the cruise industry.   He discusses the future of the cruise industry and the impact on employment, U.S. economy,  and other related industries if the cruise industry ceases to exist. 

In this episode Feliciano School of Business professor of Economics, Dr. David Axelrod, shares his opinion on what impact the recent $2 trillion stimulus package will have on the U.S. economy.  This interview was taped on April 3, 2020. Dr. Axelrod discusses several questions related to the stimulus plan, including the following: Was the funding disproportionately given to large corporations? Will...

In this episode, Feliciano School of Business alumnus Jim Merli discusses the recent impact of the coronavirus on the US economy.  This interview was taped on April 3, 2020. Jim provides his opinion on the short and long term impact of the virus on the US economy and when and if the stock market will recover.  He also provides his perspective on the $2.2 trillion dollar stimulus plan and its impac...

In this episode, Feliciano School of Business Professor of Economics, Dr. Luis San Vicente Portes, discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the U.S. economy.   Dr. Portes provides his opinion on several issues related to the virus and the economy. including: - Short and long term impact to the U.S. economy - Stimulus plan - Federal Reserve interest rate cuts - GDP impact - Impact to the NJ econo...

In this episode, Feliciano School of Business alumnus Jim Merli discusses the recent impact of the coronavirus on the US economy.  This episode was taped on March 3, 2020, the day the Federal Reserve cut the interest rates by a half of a percentage point.  Jim provides his opinion on the short and long term impact of the virus on the US economy and when and if the stock market will recover.  He al...

In his new podcast series titled, The Future of Financing Freedom , Dr. David Axelrod, Instructional Specialist in the Department of Economics at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, considers the relationships between the concepts of finance, future and freedom in addition to presenting policy proposals based on these insights. In this episode we interview Prof. Julia P...

Dr. Ethne Swartz, a Professor in the Department of Management, explains the framework of creating social value. During this episode, Dr. Swartz will pull from her research findings, discussing social value seen while traveling in South Africa. She will also discuss the social value created by a local startup, founded through the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's annual Pi...

In his new podcast series titled, The Future of Financing Freedom , Dr. David Axelrod, Instructional Specialist in the Department of Economics at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, considers the relationships between the concepts of finance, future and freedom in addition to presenting policy proposals based on these insights. This episode considers the meaning and imp...

In his new podcast series titled, The Future of Financing Freedom , Dr. David Axelrod, Instructional Specialist in the Department of Economics at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, considers the relationships between the concepts of finance, future and freedom in addition to presenting policy proposals based on these insights. When it comes to financing critical projec...

In his new podcast series titled, The Future of Financing Freedom , Dr. David Axelrod, Instructional Specialist in the Department of Economics at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, considers the relationships between the concepts of finance, future and freedom in addition to presenting policy proposals based on these insights. Previously, we learned of the importance t...

In his new podcast series titled, The Future of Financing Freedom , Dr. David Axelrod, Instructional Specialist in the Department of Economics at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, considers the relationships between the concepts of finance, future and freedom in addition to presenting policy proposals based on these insights. What are the distinctions between: Income...

In his new podcast series titled, The Future of Financing Freedom , Dr. David Axelrod, Instructional Specialist in the Department of Economics at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, considers the relationships between the concepts of finance, future and freedom in addition to presenting policy proposals based on these insights. If freedom is not free, how we finance it...

In his new podcast series titled, The Future of Financing Freedom , Dr. David Axelrod, Instructional Specialist in the Department of Economics at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, considers the relationships between the concepts of finance, future and freedom in addition to presenting policy proposals based on these insights. Most modern economies are driven by busine...

In his new podcast series titled, The Future of Financing Freedom , Dr. David Axelrod, Instructional Specialist in the Department of Economics at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University, considers the relationships between the concepts of finance, future and freedom in addition to presenting policy proposals based on these insights. All countries need some governmental servi...