Mervin Jebaraj

Economist Mervin Jebaraj gives his perspectives on the state of the U.S. economy, and provides analysis on recent comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell concerning interest rates.

UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj discusses the state's large budget surplus and latest jobs report.

Labor officials reported two weeks ago that Arkansas’ jobless rate in April remained stable at 4.4% from March and it was dramatically down from the 10% unemployment rate recorded in April 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj discusses the new COVID-19 relief package signed into law by President Joe Biden last week.

UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj discusses the latest jobs report, stimulus funding, and how alcohol sales have fared during the pandemic.

UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj shares his thoughts on what to expect in a Biden economy.