Dean of UGA’s business school optimistic in annual economic forecast

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead speaks during the Georgia Economic Outlook presented by UGA's Terry College of Business at the Georgia Aquarium on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Ga. Avery Shenfeld is Managing Director and Chief Economist of CIBC Capital Markets. (Courtesy of UGA)

The University of Georgia Terry College of Business presented their annual economic predictions for the state on Friday at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. 

The forecast focused on how shifting monetary policies and global trade could impact Georgia in the coming year, in which Terry College of Business Dean Benjamin C. Ayers said he expects to see continued growth.

Ahead of the event, Ayers joined “All Things Considered” to talk about what he’s expecting heading into 2025 with a new presidential administration preparing to take office.