May 31, 2023 | University of Pennsylvania professor presents primer on blockchain
Jacksonville Daily Record
Sarah Hammer, a professor of finance and law at the University of Pennsylvania, isn’t ready to say whether blockchain technology is a good thing or a bad thing.
However, during a May 31 presentation to the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, Hammer said people need to understand blockchain and its place in the world financial system.
May 17, 2023 | Stanford University’s John Taylor addresses inflation: Fed needs consistent policy
Jacksonville Daily Record
Stanford University professor and economist John B. Taylor addressed a key question May 17 at a meeting of the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville:
“Are we entering era of high inflation?”
APRIL 05, 2023 | CSX CEO wants to elevate company’s relationship with employees and the community
Jacksonville Daily Record
“You’re going to see a lot more people in Jacksonville, with pride, wearing CSX gear,” Hinrichs said in an April 5 talk to the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville. He likens it to Jacksonville Jaguars fans wearing team gear to games to show their enthusiasm for the team. “You should feel the same way about your company,” Hinrichs said during the luncheon event at the Downtown River Club.
APRIL 05, 2023 | CSX looks to ramp up connection with community as part of ‘transformation’
Jacksonville Business Journal
Over the past four years, as the railroad changed its operating model and focused on driving efficiencies, some things were neglected, Hinrichs said Wednesday while speaking at the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville’s Global Business Luncheon. In September, Hinrichs replaced Jim Foote, who had overseen CSX’s shift to the precision scheduled railroading operating model — a shift applauded by Wall Street but one that brought with it complaints from customers and a plunge in employee morale.
February 21, 2023 | Fiona Hill at World Affairs Council
WJCT – First Coast Connect
Fiona Hill is one of the world’s leading experts on Russia. She studied Vladimir Putin for decades and worked in both Republican and Democratic administrations. Tonight, she will headline the Global Issues Evening of the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville.
December 5, 2022 | Nobel laureate Maria Ressa
WJCT – First Coast Connect
Ressa has been honored around the world for her courageous and bold work in fighting disinformation, “fake news” and attempts to silence the free press. In 2021, Ressa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work. She’s speaking tonight in Jacksonville at an event hosted by the World Affairs Council. The event is at the University of North Florida’s Herbert University Center at 7 p.m.
October 25, 2022 | ‘The US and the Holocaust’
WJCT – First Coast Connect
We spoke with filmmaker Lynn Novick about the PBS presentation “The U.S. and the Holocaust.” She’s in town for an event hosted by The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville this evening.
John Aloszka, director of membership and communications with the council, joined us as well.
MAY 11, 2022 | Fed’s Bostic: Rising market yields show Fed retains credibility
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MAY 11, 2022 | Fed’s Bostic Backs ‘Moving More’ on Rates If Inflation Persists
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MAY 11, 2022 | Atlanta Fed president: High demand, supply chain issues at root of inflation
Jacksonville Daily Record
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MAY 11, 2022 | ‘Observe and adapt’: Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic on the fight against inflation
Jacksonville Business Journal
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APRIL 20, 2022 | The Economist economics editor: Stimulus, Fed mistakes, spending habits driving inflation
Jacksonville Daily Record
Henry Curr says prices could ease if consumers return to spending on services instead of goods.
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