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The Epicurus Institute™ is an economics research group. The Institute was created in 1998 to conduct research into economics, world affairs, business, politics and finance.
The Institute operates as a group of independent researchers, including academicians, business leaders, consultants and experts in their fields, providing input on a variety of issues through tools provided by The Institute.
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Small Business
Banking
The failure rate in small business is alarmingly high. We are presently researching methods and procedures that could lower the number of failures and improve small business longevity. Contribute your input and experience towards this amazing project. - Join us now.

Under the weight of pressures from the sub-prime mortgage debacle and deflating real estate values, compounded with a weakened US Dollar, banks are at higher risk now, than at any time since the 1930's. We're researching new procedures to help lower charge-offs and improve lending practices. - Join us now.
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Are you the type that looks at the world from unique perspectives? Donate your time, expertise or other resources to help us educate business. Please join us today. Reached a fork in the road in your business? Need research and information to make an intelligent decision? We're here to help. Please contact us today.
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HOT TOPICS
THE EPICURUS INDEX
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The Epicurus Index
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The Epicurus Index comprises twenty-seven stocks in retail, lodging, foodservice, restaurants, packaged goods, and other categories that provide a bellweather analysis of the Economy. Click here for more information.
CURRENT RESEARCH
The Afghan Conundrum
The mountainous region we know as Afghanistan has been the graveyard of empires since the days of Alexander the Great.
Housing Market Decline Puts Brake Pedal to the Metal
Problems in the U.S. mortgage market are meddling with the metals market, another example of the far-reaching impacts of the housing downturn, subprime mortgage meltdown and credit crunch.
Setting Standards
The Epicurus Institute has been engaged by the International Society of Business Plan Evaluators (ISBPE) to help develop the standards by which business plans should be evaluated.
Surviving Economic Slowdowns: Keeping Your Business Trim and Fit for Harder Times
A Perspective on Economics. By Robert Angelone, Ph.D.
The School for Management
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