Dr. Paul Nelson gave a lecture on Thursday, November 16 entitled “The Current State of Competition in the United States” organized by the Economics Club with the support of the SBE. More than 100 people were in attendance including students, faculty, and members of the local community. Dr. Nelson’s lecture described the rise of oligopolies over the last few decades and how innovation is pretty much the main hope to disrupt them.
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On September 22 the School of Business and Economics held an induction ceremony to welcome 10 new members to the Michigan Tech’s Academy of Business. The Academy honors outstanding business leaders, leaders in civic affairs, and those who have contributed significantly to the growth and development of the School of Business and Economics.
2017 Inductees
Alton R. Berquist
John F. Calder ’76
Marie Cleveland ’82
Douglas J. Hamar ’84
John J. Rockwell ’79
Carrie Schaller ’87
Ronald D. Staley ’80
Richard E. Ten Haken ’70
Robert S. Tripp ’67
Kevin S. Wampler ’86
