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Dip in gas prices helps consumer confidence to recover August losses

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Falling gas prices boosted consumer confidence among Floridians by five points to 82 in September, causing it to recover some of last month’s losses, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

New study ranks UF top public university in tech transfer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is the top-performing public institution at transferring its research to the marketplace, according to a major new study by the prestigious Milken Institute.

Filed under Business, Research, Technology on Wednesday, September 20, 2006.

UF survey: State’s insurance crisis tops list of real estate trends

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s vast real estate market and ultimately the economy of the state are threatened by spiraling insurance rates, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Business, Florida, Politics, Research on Tuesday, September 19, 2006.