Study hails use of online reverse auctions (1/3/11) -- GovExec.com

Many thanks to Robert Brodsky of Government Executive, who has authored a very nice article on the release of our research report on the use of reverse auctioning at Customs and Border Protection. Read his piece below:

Study hails use of online reverse auctions (1/3/11) -- GovExec.com

David Wyld, Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University and Director of the Reverse Auction Research Center (http://www.reverseauctionresearch.com/)

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What economists say about Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2010. - By Annie Lowrey - Slate Magazine

The Top Word of 2010, according to Merriam-Webster, is austerity. Read a great commentary and analysis below:

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