Former head of the World Bank shares global economic insights during lecture at NDSU

For decades, Robert Zoellick helped shape America’s approach to the world — open markets, strong alliances, and steady leadership. Speaking this week at North Dakota State University, the former World Bank president warned those principles are slipping. From trade wars with Canada and Mexico to rising global instability, Zoellick questioned whether America’s word still carries

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Listen: When it comes to the economy, it’s all about uncertainty

Uncertainty can be just as damaging as the tariffs themselves. That’s the concern from economists like Mark Zandi, who warns that President Trump’s shifting trade policies are rattling businesses. After threatening steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico, then delaying them, then enforcing them—only to pause most again—companies are left guessing what comes next. Meanwhile, tariffs

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NDSU Economist Has outlook positive for North Dakota

NDSU Professor Jeremy Jackson is the Director of the Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise. And in that role, he’s developed a quarterly economic forecast model. The fourth quarter model was released in November and is showing positive signs for North Dakota’s economy. Catch the full news release below. —- NEWS

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