Louisiana

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by Fox 8 Live about the effects of Monday's steep decline in oil prices on Louisiana's economy.

Peter Ricchiuti, William B. Burkenroad Jr. Professor of Practice in Equity Research and senior professor of practice in finance, was interviewed for a WWL-TV story about Bayou Steel Group's sudden closing and its impact on…

While drivers nationwide revel in lower gasoline prices, many in Louisiana are anxiously watching the cost of oil fall to its lowest levels in 18 months. In a state whose economy has for more than a half-century been closely…