Radford University experts available to discuss political disruptions, economic policy and post-election workplace stress
Radford, VA (11/22/2024) — Radford University professors are available to talk about the following topics:
On Thursday, former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration to become the next attorney general of the United States. Gaetz was president-elect Donald Trump's pick for the position. Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Political Science Chapman Rackaway, is available to speak with media about the reasons Gaetz was "the typical 2024 Trump pick," he said, and why Republicans pushed back and what it means to be a disruptive force in the House.
Email: crackaway@radford.edu
Office: 540-831-6602
Cell: 785-650-4554
Radford University Associate Professor of Economics Thomas Duncan is available to speak about President-elect Donald Trump's economic plans, including his aim to install a blanket tariff on all imports. "Tariffs are nearly always paid for in higher prices to consumers in the domestic economy," said Duncan, who also can address about deficits and potential tax cuts.
Email: tduncan13@radford.edu
Phone: 540-831-6057
With the presidential election behind us, tensions in the workplace could be running high, regardless of political preference. Molly Sloan, a Radford University Assistant Professor of Management in the Davis College of Business and Economics, is available to speak about strategies employers can use to assist their employees through post-election anxiety and potential conflict. Sloan researches work stress, employee well-being and how relationships among work, life and stress play out over time. "Dealing with post-election stress is additionally complicated because employees are going to have varying levels of comfort or discomfort engaging in discussions or even recognitions of stress surrounding the election while at work," Sloan said. "So, organizations need to tread carefully. Employees are likely to benefit most from demand-reduction, resource-addition that makes them feel heard, understood and valued."
Email: mmsloan@radford.edu
Phone: 540-831-5139
