Hacks & ChopsProfessor of Business and Leadership Lynda Livingston was quoted as an expert in the 2023 WalletHub Economic Index. In the article, she weighed in on the effect of consumer attitudes on the economy, saying, "Before we stress out about some consumer confidence survey, each of us should ask ourselves if the fears being expressed are rational or irrational...If people want to freak out about something, it should not be consumer confidence–it should be legislator ignorance. Even if we skate past the debt-ceiling foolishness, we need to recognize persistent inflation as the potential threat it can be." Livingston also shared prudent steps individuals can take to protect their personal finances in times of economic uncertainty.
