Edwin Sexton, professor of economics and business, will be in China in June and July as a member of a delegation of U.S. economists. CIG members note that their friends in other institutions are amazed that our cadets invest real money rather than playing with hypothetical investments and spreadsheet analysis. It makes a difference. These opportunities, coupled with excellent classroom experiences, talented faculty, and the VMI experience contributes heavily to the successes economics and business majors continue to relate. Though there are a large number of cadet leaders in the major, it is noteworthy that both this year's Regimental Commander and Honor Court President reside in the Department of Economics and Business.
Majors continue to meet rigorous standards that have long been a tradition in the department.
Col. Edward Daley became the interim department head during the Fall of 2000. In addition to those duties, he is teaching Business Finance and continuing with prior committee assignments. Floyd Duncan continues to have a particular interest in the role of the federal budget as it affects both the composition and size of the economy. Col. Edwin Sexton will be in China in June and July as a member of a delegation of U.S. economists who will meet with Chinese officials, including those from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, and who are involved in China's World Trade Organization accession negotiations. Col. Charles Fraley rejoined the department after extended service to the Institute as Director of Information Services.