Paul Isely is an associate professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business. His research has explored West Michigan's economy and its relationship to the national and state economies. He can address gas & energy prices, inflation, unemployment, interest rates, Federal Reserve policy, environmental policy and regulation.

Gerald Simons is an associate professor of economics in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business. He can talk about the candidates' stances on international trade and finance -- topics including NAFTA, CAFTA, the trade deficit, and the value of the dollar.