Arkansas Center for Research in Economics ACRE

10/03/2026

Election Day and early voting are fast approaching. Explore the state’s political landscape and the impact national politics will have on state and local races tonight at 6 on “Arkansas Week” with Ouachita Baptist University Professor of Political Science Emeritus Hal Bass, Hendrix College Professor of Political Science Emeritus Dr. Jay Barth and political strategist and former Republican Party of Arkansas Executive Director Richard Bearden.

Then, delve into the effects of persistent inflation, rising petroleum prices, the war in Iran and rising borrowing rates are having on Arkansas’s economy with Arkansas Center for Research in Economics ACRE Director and University of Central Arkansas Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl and University of Arkansas Center for Business and Economic Research Director Mervin Jebaraj.

Finally, take a closer look at how Arkansas’s farming sector is faring in the face of rising diesel costs and commodity prices that haven’t kept pace with University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Agricultural Economist Ryan Loy.

The conversation doesn’t end with the broadcast, though! Find additional information and links to helpful resources on the Arkansas TV Blog here: arkansastv.gov/blog/election-season-and-arkansass-economic-outlook-arkansas-week.

10/02/2026

RESCHEDULED: This event will now be on November 3 at 1:40pm

Next Thursday, we are excited to have Janet Bufton speak to students at UCA College of Business about Adam Smith and the importance of his 1776 book, "The Wealth of Nations." Join us at 1:40pm on October 8, in the College of Business Auditorium.

For more information, visit our website: https://uca.edu/acre/speakers-series/

10/04/2024

Did you know we were awarded the Access Arkansas Sunshine Award for exemplary government transparency by the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics?

https://conwayarkansas.gov/news/report-ranks-conway-as-top-3-performer-in-local-government-web-transparency

04/19/2024

How are younger generations accumulating wealth compared to past generations? Check out ACRE Director Jeremy Horpedahl's response on today's Cato daily podcast.

Listen to Housing Wealth and Generational Wealth from Cato Daily Podcast. Housing plays a large role in growing wealth for Americans, but it remains an area where economist Jeremy Horpedahl is pessimistic for the near term.

02/26/2024

Students from the ACRE econ reading group spent the weekend in Dallas with other student groups reading the same material. The students met keynote speaker Peter Jaworski.

12/04/2023

Can you believe the fall semester is almost over? ICYMI -- we've been busy! You know when the White House mentions you, you bring aboard two outstanding professionals, and are called upon to talk about FOIA, things are hopping! Check out the news.

https://uca.edu/acre/2023/12/04/wrapping-up-a-remarkable-semester/

11/28/2023

Michael Munger, PPE director at Duke, wrapped up our Distinguished Speaker Series this semester with a lively presentation about monopolies, politics, and platforms.
Duke Political Science
UCA College of Business

11/27/2023

How could ACRE be better? By bringing Heidi Saliba and Elise Ormonde to the team!

https://uca.edu/acre/2023/11/27/new-faces-at-acre-meet-heidi-saliba-and-elise-ormonde/

11/16/2023

ACRE Director Jeremy Horpedahl talks about the price of Thanksgiving dinner this year -- something we can be thankful for.

Continuing my tradition of Thanksgiving posts, Farm Bureau released today the latest data on the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal. There is welcome news for consumers, as the nominal price o…

11/16/2023

Should Arkansas enshrine its FOIA law into the state constitution? Voters may get a chance to decide. Joyce Ajayi's observations explore the pros and cons.

Arkansans have enjoyed a strong "right to know" about what public officials are doing with our tax dollars since 1967. But should that right be enshrined in our state Constitution?