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Finance

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Artificial intelligence
This ChatGPT-inspired large language model speaks fluent finance
Published May 31, 2023
Mark Dredze, associate professor of computer science, discusses BloombergGPT, the first large language model built specifically for the finance industry
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Finance
Avoiding financial hardships during an unstable economy
Published July 20, 2022
Carey professor shares the biggest financial mistake to avoid and discusses how some "good debt" could benefit consumers in the long run
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Q+A
Understanding SWIFT and economic sanctions
Published March 2, 2022
Alessandro Rebucci, an expert in global economics and finance, discusses how economic sanctions could affect Russia and the global economy
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Q+A
'Debt roulette' is an important political bargaining chip, finance expert says
Published Nov 24, 2021
As the Dec. 3 deadline to raise the debt ceiling approaches, Kathleen Day discusses the history of the debt limit and why it remains a critical economic and political tool
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Finance
Study shows new real-time method for identifying stock bubbles like GameStop's
Published March 16, 2021
Model developed by finance expert Nicola Fusari uses stock options to determine whether a spike in the price of a particular asset reflects real underlying value or is only a bubble
A seat at the table
Published Spring 2021
Reviewing Sociology Assistant Professor Christy Thornton's new book, 'Revolution in Development' / Johns Hopkins Magazine
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Health
Study suggests missed financial payments may be early indicator of dementia
Published Dec 2, 2020
Older adults who go on to be diagnosed with dementia are more likely to miss payments on bills as early as six years before a clinical diagnosis, study suggests
Stock market
Macroeconomics
Recession appears 'inevitable' amid COVID-19 crisis
Published March 16, 2020
Alessandro Rebucci, an expert in macroeconomics and financial institutions at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, says the shock to the economy caused by coronavirus poses formidable challenges
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Finance
'Volatility is back with a vengeance'
Published Feb 7, 2018
Alessandro Rebucci, an expert in international finance, weighs in on a tumultuous week for financial markets
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Bitcoin's boom
The future of finance?
Published Jan 8, 2018
Over the past year, bitcoin has soared in value, reaching as high as $19,000 per coin. But what exactly is it, and how does it work?