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UCF Economist, ChatGPT Share Concerns on National Debt

After last week’s downgrade of U.S. credit, the bots (and us humans) have reason for concern, UCF economist Sean Snaith says — pointing to his forecast prediction of a $40-trillion-plus national debt by 2026.

UCF Economist Says Florida Ready to Weather the Next ‘Economic Storm’

“Compared to what Florida went through in the two previous recessions, the next recession will be more akin to a tropical depression,” says UCF economist Sean Snaith.

UCF Economist: Florida May Be in a Recession, But Not as Bad as You Think

Economic expert Sean Snaith predicts the recession may even yield some relief for residents and businesses.

U.S. Forecast: Pasta Bowl Recession Should Help Squash Inflation

The Pasta Bowl Recession began with a whimper and will end the same way in 2023, predicts Sean Snaith, director of UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting.

Florida & Metro Economics Forecast: Pasta-Bowl Recession Headed for Sunshine State

The Institute for Economic Forecasting strives to provide complete, accurate and timely national, state and regional forecasts and economic analyses.

Inflation, Supply Chain Woes Will Linger in New Year, UCF Economist Predicts

UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting released its final 2021 quarterly Florida & Metro Forecast, authored by Director Sean Snaith.

High Costs and Low Supply from Post-Pandemic Surge to Ease Soon, Economist Predicts

UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting Director Sean Snaith shares findings in Q2 U.S. Forecast.

Historic Recovery Ahead for U.S. Economy in 2021, Predicts UCF Economist

Sean Snaith maintains a positive outlook on the months ahead, but it could take until 2022 for unemployment to fall back to pre-pandemic levels.

Florida Economic Forecast, Amendment 2 and BOGO

UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting released it’s third-quarter report this week.

Longest Economic Expansion in U.S. History Will Continue, Predicts UCF Economist

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. have one foot on the brake and one foot on the gas as political tensions and delayed policies are hindering economic…

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