Political Economy

GOP Convention Expected To Boost Columbus Economy (WTVM 9 Columbus)

16 May 2008

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -- The Columbus Civic Center will be hosting thousands of Republicans for the State GOP Convention this weekend. With the slumping economy, the event is expected to boost the city's tourism industry.

It’s Not Always the Economy, Stupid (New America Media)

16 May 2008

It’s not the economy itself, but voters’ perception of where it is headed, that makes or breaks presidents.

Economy KOs chamber expo (The Business Press)

15 May 2008

A local chamber of commerce has been forced to cancel its annual business exposition for small companies because of the sluggish local economy.