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Florida consumer confidence rises for third consecutive month, study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians rose three points in September to 70, marking the third month of increases since the index hit its all-time low of 59 in June, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, September 30, 2008.

Ideas about sex roles may affect wages more than economics, society

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Men’s and women’s attitudes about their proper place at work and home may matter as much as economic forces when it comes to how much money they make, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business, Family, Gender on Monday, September 22, 2008.

Individual economic troubles pose the largest threat to Florida tourism

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite rising airline ticket prices, scorching temperatures, terrorism worries and the ever-looming threat of hurricanes, out-of-state tourists are still lining up to fly to the Sunshine State – if they can find the money, that is.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Thursday, September 4, 2008.

Florida consumer confidence rises as residents adjust to bad economy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians made huge gains in August, rising six points to 67 from its revised July index, suggesting a turning point as state residents come to grips with the bleak economic picture, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.

‘Voluntourism’ draws convention-goers wanting to lend a helping hand

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Many convention-goers are volunteering for public service rather than demanding prompt four-star service for themselves, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business on Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

UF report: Florida dairy farmers made more on milk, spent more on feed in 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Wholesale prices for Florida milk hit an all-time high in 2007, but dairy farmers’ potential profits were reduced by skyrocketing feed costs, according to a University of Florida report issued this month.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Agriculture on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

Florida consumer confidence rises as residents look to the future

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians rose one point to 60 in July from its revised index and all-time low record in June, signaling that state residents may be looking ahead to when the housing market picks up, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

Charismatic managers inspire but also annoy workers to bad results

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Happiness may be contagious in the workplace, but enthusiasm is annoying, especially if it involves bosses who wave their hands and talk too loudly.

Filed under Research, Business on Thursday, July 24, 2008.

Fun at work makes it easier for employees to function on the job

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Having fun in the workplace is no joke when it comes to boosting employee productivity, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business on Thursday, July 17, 2008.

Florida’s rental markets latest to suffer ill effects in housing crunch

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The spread of “For Rent” signs is the latest bad news as Florida’s real estate market declines in all forms of rentals, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Monday, July 7, 2008.