VT Professor says believe it or not — the economy is doing well Ian Price January 14, 2021 1 minute read David Bieri Despite the many struggles that the world has been dealing with during the pandemic, a local economics professor says the global economy is actually doing well – believe it or not. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: One driver dies as pickups collide; charges pending against the otherNext: VT deals with $60 million hit from COVID impacts Related Stories Virginia Tech President Tim Sands set to step down Clark Palmer April 9, 2026 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026