Economics prof. reveals video game-creating past

By Sean Ray | a&e editor While today he might be known for his innumerable editorials on fiscal policy, Duquesne Associate Professor of Economics Antony Davies had a hand in the creation of one of the largest video game companies in the industry, Take-Two Interactive, publisher of such games like “Grand Theft Auto” and “XCOM: Enemy Unknown”. Davies co-founded Paragon Software, which would eventually evolve … Continue reading Economics prof. reveals video game-creating past

DU weighs in on Fed interest rate debate

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke For students who have been eyeing a new car or considering taking out another school loan— now might not be a bad time. After weeks of debate that unsettled financial markets around the world, the U.S. Federal Reserve, also known as the Fed, announced last week that it will keep its current near-zero short term interest rate, rather … Continue reading DU weighs in on Fed interest rate debate