The Bulldog Business Show - December 1, 2024

Join host Scott Grawe, Dean of the College of Business at Mississippi State University, for an engaging conversation with Dr. Tom Miller, the Jack R. Lee Chair of Financial Institutions and Consumer Finance. In this episode of The Bulldog Business Show, Dr. Miller shares insights into his groundbreaking research on small-dollar credit alternatives, including pawn loans and interest rate caps, and their implications for consumers and policymakers. He also discusses the significance of the Lee Speaker Series, which brings influential Washington, D.C., leaders to campus, and how his work informs policy decisions on Capitol Hill. The conversation covers economic policy under changing political leadership, the importance of energy prices, and the federal bureaucracy’s role in shaping consumer finance. Tune in to explore how academic research at Mississippi State drives real-world impact for businesses, policymakers, and everyday consumers. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and YouTube.