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The University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business was endowed with a gift from the Richards family to support continued excellence in education. This support has been instrumental in our ability to provide students with an educational setting where positive learning experiences prepare them for future positions of responsibility . . .
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Latest News
Sandra Thompson Passing
It is with deep sadness that we share with you the passing of Sandra Thompson. Sandra has been a lecturer in Business Education in the Richards College of Business since 2007 and has directed the Business Education Program for several years. Please join us in keeping her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- BB&T Lecture Series Featuring Dr. Curtis Carver - April 2014
- CBER Releases West Georgia Regional Update - April 2014
- Business Faculty Share Experiences with Students - April 2014
- Big Night Showcases Student Research - March 2014
- Wal-Mart Employer Showcase Provides Insight to UWG Students - March 2014
- Richards College Student Awarded First Place in Economics Paper Competition - March 2014
- Richards College Online MBA Program Named Fourth in Nation - January 2014
- UWG Sweeps Competition at 21st International Economic Convention - December 2013
- Richards College of Business Hosts "Cans for a Cause" - November 2013
- Economics Professor Creates Useful Economics Website for Students- November 2013
- UWG Alum Inspires Women in Business - October 2013
- Richards College of Business Hosts Brown Bag Lunch for Faculty - September 2013
- Richards College of Business Presents Mike McConnell, Executive-in-Residence - October 2013
- Jessica Jackley Shares Journey to Success with Students at BB&T Lecture - September 12, 2013
- Announcing 21st International Economics Convention Team - September 2013
- UWG's Innovation in Business and Beyond Encourages Creative Thinking - August 2013
- Southwire Welcomes First Cohort for Business Sustainability Honors Program - August 2013
Richards College Business Sense
Written by current and former Faculty, Staff, Current Students, Alumni and Corporate Partners
In this issue of Business Sense, Southwire Director of Internal Audits Ralph Sloan presents an innovative concept to supplement traditional financial instruments. Very interesting, indeed!
How to Shake Up the Financial System - What we really need is a completely new kind of financial instrument.
Banks have been around since before the Roman Empire. It started very simply; they accepted deposits and used those funds to make loans and profited from the spread. Although there are now seemingly limitless types of investment instruments and limitless forms of debt, as well as central banks, world banks, pension funds, exchanges, regulators and many other institutions that make up the "global financial system," the basic pinciple remains unchanged. Read More. . .
