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UF Survey: Interest Rate Hikes Fail To Thwart Consumer Confidence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite rising interest rates and higher gas prices, consumers in Florida continue to be optimistic about the economy, according to the latest consumer confidence survey released by University of Florida economists.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, June 27, 2000.

UF Study: Even Savvy Kids Are Won Over By Entertaining Commercials

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kids aren’t nearly as savvy about advertising as they seemingly should be, considering how much TV they watch, University of Florida researchers have found.

Filed under Research, Business, Family on Thursday, June 22, 2000.

UF Researcher: Florida Public Schools Respond Well To Voucher Survey

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s public schools are flocking to answer questions in the first large-scale study of the effects of vouchers on both students who use them and those who do not, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Business, Education on Tuesday, June 6, 2000.