August 6, 2009 at 10:17 am
The White House is unveiling a plan to overhaul the way America detains immigration violators, aiming to consolidate many in places more suitable for noncriminals who face deportation. School of Law Professor Susan Akram, an authority on immigration law, can discuss the potential impact of the ambitious proposals. Contact Susan Akram, 617-353-3060, smakram@bu.edu
August 6, 2009 at 9:32 am
With the July numbers showing sluggish sales, retailers already are looking toward this winter’s holiday sales with expectations of weak consumer demand to continue. School of Management marketing Professor Shuba Srinivasan says the back-to-school shopping period will be a leading indicator of the holiday season to come. “Frugality among consumers and deep discounting by retailers […]
August 5, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Sony has unveiled two new, reduced-price e-reader devices, aimed at making a dent in marketplace grip held by Amazon’s Kindle. College of Communication Pr0fessor Hyun-Yeul Lee, a communications technology expert, says Sony’s move speaks to how consumers are catching on and transitioning from paper-based reading to digital reading. “It is natural that as the market […]
August 5, 2009 at 11:23 am
In the run-up to NBC launching “The Jay Leno Show” 5-nights a week in prime time come September, the network is flooding the advertising marketplace — TV, movie theaters, billboards, on airplanes, in gyms, elevators, even taxi cabs — with promotions for the show. College of Communication advertising Professor Sue Parenio can discuss the unprecedented nature […]
August 5, 2009 at 9:27 am
With President Obama and Senate Democats trying to preserve a bipartisan deal on healthcare reform, Congress will head home for the August recess with a bill’s final shape still up for grabs. In a Reuters commentary, School of Management Professor Stephen Davidson suggests they consider creating a dedicated federal Health Insurance Fund (HIF) to pay […]
August 4, 2009 at 7:09 pm
August 4, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Looking to present a fresh face and new image as it focuses more on selling wireless products, Radio Shack is unveiling its new brand this week: “The Shack” — dropping “Radio” from the brand name. School of Management Professor C.B. Bhattacharya, a branding expert, says the shift makes sense. “There may be some consumer confusion in the […]
August 4, 2009 at 11:02 am
With her historic nomination in the balance, the Senate is debating whether to approve Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic justice of the Supreme Court — though the outcome is not in doubt. School of Law Professor Jack Beermann, an expert on the high court, can discuss the possible legal trajectory of the SCOTUS with […]
August 4, 2009 at 10:42 am
Deep in the healthcare-reform debate is a discussion of how Congress could lower drug prices for seniors enrolled in Medicare “Part D.” School of Law Professor Kevin Outterson, an authority on pharmaceutical law, has some provocative ideas. In a paper published in Health Affairs, Outterson details an approach to reducing drug prices for seniors by providing medications […]
August 4, 2009 at 10:34 am
Nutrition professor Joan Salge Blake suggests that sweet treats can be both healthy and satisfying. In a recent interview with WebMD, Salge Blake said that “Fruit is naturally sweet, abundant this time of year, super nutritious, and everyone loves it.” Salge Blake’s Sweet Treat Tip of the Day: “Take a carton of Yoplait Whips and […]
