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UF Survey: Falling Gas Prices Restore Consumer Confidence In April

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Boosted by declining gasoline prices as OPEC countries agree to expand production, Floridians’ consumer confidence rebounded in April from a sharp drop in March, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, April 25, 2000.

Survey: Quality Of Life Scores Highest For Florida Entrepreneurs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Decent roads and a nearby airport are important, but good fishing and a short commute to work are among things entrepreneurs rate highly when choosing a place to grow a business, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Research, Business on Tuesday, April 25, 2000.

UF Study: Strong CEOs Garner High Salaries At Shareholders’ Expense

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most people are intimidated by asking for a raise, so imagine how much easier it would be if you could pick your boss, set his pay and be almost guaranteed a glowing job evaluation — regardless of whether you actually did a good job.

Filed under Research, Business on Wednesday, April 19, 2000.

UF Researcher: Education Trends Highlight New Statewide Statistics

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s high school dropout rates have declined while overall public school enrollment has grown, according to the latest statistics available in a new set of University of Florida publications.

Filed under Research, Business, Education on Wednesday, April 5, 2000.