Economy – Vanderbilt Business Review

Who Pays for Progress? Examining the Cost of Nashville’s Success on Small Businesses

22

Nov

All Posts, Economy, Nashville

Who Pays for Progress? Examining the Cost of Nashville’s Success on Small Businesses

Kirk Fisher via iStockPhoto There is no doubt that Nashville has become more than just “Music City.” Now one of the nation’s hottest tourist destinations, the city is experiencing a sharp rise in capital and developments. However, the small businesses that helped create Nashville’s vibrant culture and authentic appeal now…

Austin vs. Nashville – Where’s Business’ Biggest Boom?

21

Nov

By Claire Auffermann

All Posts, Economy, Nashville

Austin vs. Nashville – Where’s Business’ Biggest Boom?

Ong-ad Nuseewor via iStockPhoto Weather isn’t the only thing that's hot in the Sunbelt – so are the job markets in rapidly growing cities like Austin and Nashville. The cities are often comparable regarding their presence in the business world, but Austin recently has come to be known as ‘the…

The Economic Impact of Self-Driving Vehicles

27

Oct

By Ava Nalavala and Ellie King

All Posts, Economy, Technologyking, nalavala

The Economic Impact of Self-Driving Vehicles

Scharfsinn86 via iStockPhoto Self-driving cars are becoming more prominent each year, with automakers, tech firms, and cities all investing heavily in their development. As these vehicles are developed and introduced, automated vehicle users, along with the overall society, will experience benefits. These economic and social benefits include safety, productivity, reduced…

Tennessee: Pros and Cons of Being a State With no Income Tax

14

May

By Abigail Herbert

All Posts, Economy, Nashville

Tennessee: Pros and Cons of Being a State With no Income Tax

pcess609 via iStockPhoto On January 1st, 2021, Tennessee became the second state, after Alaska, in the nation to eliminate its state income tax after the tax was eliminated through a gradual six-year process beginning in 2016 and ending in 2021. Prior to its repeal, Tennessee’s state income tax was known…

24

Apr

By Cathal Malin

All Posts, Economy, On Campuseconomy, malin, transportation, vanderbilt

Airline Prices: How you can find a fairly priced seat in a new world of high-fare flights

Photo taken by Cathal Malin It's no secret that airlines were hurting during the coronavirus pandemic. Airlines quickly accumulated a lot of debt and struggled to make ends meet. However, a post-pandemic surge in travel quickly helped airlines get back on their feet, and they certainly took advantage of this…

Bringing the WNBA to Nashville: Potential Economic Impact

11

Apr

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Economy, Nashvilleeconomy, jobs, nashville, sports, tolitano

Bringing the WNBA to Nashville: Potential Economic Impact

Yobro10 via iStockPhoto Buckle up, because there’s a chance the WNBA could be coming straight to the Music City, forming Tennessee’s fourth major league sports team. Last month, Bill Haslam, chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, and his wife, Crissy, placed a bid for a WNBA team based in Nashville.…

Rise of Nashville: Double-Edged Sword of Success

24

Mar

By Jake Seo

All Posts, Economy, Nashville, Opinioneconomy, nashville, seo

Rise of Nashville: Double-Edged Sword of Success

Image generated in Midjourney AI Nashville, the capital city of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University, has gone through remarkable transformation in recent years, but is it all a good thing? As the 21st biggest city in the US (ranked by population size), Music City has experienced considerable economic and…

Ghost Jobs: The Haunting Reality of Fake Job Postings

23

Mar

By Madison Keezer

All Posts, Analysis, Careers, Economyeconomy, internship, jobs, keezer

Ghost Jobs: The Haunting Reality of Fake Job Postings

Cecilie_Arcurs via iStockPhoto Do you ever feel like the job market is so scary it’s supernatural? You’re not alone. So-called “ghost jobs” are on the rise. These positions, which companies have no intention of actually filling, are discouraging and frustrating to applicants. Understanding what ghost jobs are and how to…

Return to Office: How it’s Reshaping Work, Wallets, and the Economy

02

Mar

By Madison Keezer

All Posts, Analysis, Careers, Economybusiness, economy, jobs, keezer

Return to Office: How it’s Reshaping Work, Wallets, and the Economy

ferrantraite via iStockPhoto During the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the workforce became accustomed to working from home. Gone were the days of standstill traffic during rush hour commute. Sweatpants during Zoom calls were here to stay. However, recent trends have indicated that the switch to working from home wasn’t the…