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Senior Advisor Joel Naroff Speaks on State of Economy at Summer Brand Camp Conference (VIDEO)

June 25, 2015 / Comments Off on Senior Advisor Joel Naroff Speaks on State of Economy at Summer Brand Camp Conference (VIDEO)

ESI senior advisor Joel Naroff spoke on the state of the United States economy during the Summer Brand Camp conference that was held in Dallas from June 2-4. During his speech, Naroff discussed how realizing economic trends won’t stay the same is one of the most important factors in evaluating the economy. He said that changing […]

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ESI Releases Economic Impact Study on ODUNDE Festival

June 11, 2015 / Comments Off on ESI Releases Economic Impact Study on ODUNDE Festival

ESI has released its economic impact study on ODUNDE, Inc.’s annual ODUNDE Festival. Held annually in Philadelphia, the ODUNDE Festival celebrates the diversified African and African-American culture in the city. It is both the largest and longest-running African-American street festival in the United States; in its 40th year. Regarding the city of Philadelphia, ESI’s study found the […]

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ESI president Stephen Mullin to speak at LNG Exports ‘Exploring the Possibilities in Philadelphia’ event

April 9, 2015 / Comments Off on ESI president Stephen Mullin to speak at LNG Exports ‘Exploring the Possibilities in Philadelphia’ event

ESI president and principal Stephen Mullin is scheduled to speak at LNG Exports’ “Exploring the Possibilities in Philadelphia” symposium on Thursday, April 16 at Stein Hall on the campus of Drexel University in Philadelphia. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. The symposium will feature a keynote presentation by Jason French, spokesperson from Our Energy Moment, […]

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PennEast Pipeline to Drive $1.6 Billion Economic Impact, Supporting More Than 12,000 Jobs

February 9, 2015 / Comments Off on PennEast Pipeline to Drive $1.6 Billion Economic Impact, Supporting More Than 12,000 Jobs

Drexel University Analysis Details Economic Impact of PennEast Construction and Ongoing Operations WYOMISSING, Pa. – The design and construction of the PennEast Pipeline will generate approximately $1.6 billion in additional wages, revenues and investments to regional and state economies of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to a new Drexel University study released today. “PennEast Pipeline Project […]

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Adam Ozimek’s Paper on “The Regulation And Value of Prediction Markets” released by Mercatus Center

March 19, 2014 / Comments Off on Adam Ozimek’s Paper on “The Regulation And Value of Prediction Markets” released by Mercatus Center

ESI Director of Research and Senior Economist Adam Ozimek’s paper on “The Regulation And Value of Prediction Markets” was released by The Mercatus Center. Excerpt from the paper: ‘Prediction markets are exchanges where individuals trade what are sometimes called “event contracts.” Broadly speaking, these contracts specify some future event with different possible outcomes, define a payment structure based on […]

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Should We Stop Saying Delaware Valley Poll Results

November 6, 2013 / Comments Off on Should We Stop Saying Delaware Valley Poll Results

In a follow up to Stephen Mullin’s editorial, “Let’s get rid of the term “Delaware Valley,” the Philadelphia Business Journal conducted a reader poll to gauge the response. From the 606 surveyed, 67% believed it was time to retire the term. > Read more

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