V shaped economic recovery continues with June’s great job numbers
June's job increase figure was 4.8 million. The 11.1% unemployment number exceeded expectations, confirming that the US is in a V-shaped economic recovery.
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Morning in America? Mr Market tells Americans it’s time to get back to work
And all three major averages closed up between 1.5% and nearly 2% on Friday. Is Mr Market trying to tell us it's morning in America already?
Elizabeth Warren: Surprising champion of capitalism speaks out
Elizabeth Warren may be progressive, but she wants you to know that she loves capitalism. But can she be a progressive capitalist?
Democrat Socialist policies are the opposite of what Made America Great
Today's radical Democrat Socialist policies, if enacted, are precisely the opposite of what originally Made America Great.
Under erratic Erdoğan, Turkish lira tanks, U.S. stock market follows
WASHINGTON. Back in the mid-19th century, the once-powerful Ottoman Empire tottered on the edge of economic ruin. John Russell, a two-time UK Prime Minister, termed that country a “sick man.” And that epithet stuck. With a little embellishment. Other political wits Christened the Empire “the sick man of Europe.” Today, under Turkey’s modern dictator, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, ...
UBS Nobel Laureates Global perspective on economic theory
What happens when you put a panel of four of the brightest minds in economics together for a two-hour intellectual discussion? They ultimately disagree. A panel of Nobel Prize-winning economist delivered their global perspective on economic theory
Bank of India strategic economic policies impact on poverty
The impact on India’s poor as a result of India strategic economic policies reforms instituted by the Reserve Bank of India is altogether positive.
Paul Krugman: Nobel Prize winner still pitching his discredited Krugmanomics
Trump Derangement Syndrome can make anyone, even Nobel Prize winners, sound stupid. Take Paul Krugman. Really, I mean, take Paul Krugman.
Delusional Paul Krugman ignores the effects of Trump tax cuts
WASHINGTON, October 29, 2017 – In a recent New York Times column, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman said that President Trump’s proposed tax cut is “gift to rich foreigners.” Maybe Krugman doesn’t understand the effects that broad-based tax cuts have on the economy and on the middle class. Usually, if Krugman can be objective, he ...
DACA and immigration under the Trump agenda
By ending DACA and pushing for comprehensive immigration reform, Congress can get on with the people's business: fix a broken economy and maintain the laws.
In praise of post-Harvey price gouging
Harvey has created huge opportunities for profit, and profit attracts plumbers, carpenters and resources. How much profit is too much? How little is too little?
Two key concepts that make corporate change possible
Chandler-based Microchip (Nasdaq: MCHP) announced its quarterly results today for the period ended June 30. The company posted record revenue of $799.4 million but....
Donald Trump talks economics: Live Stream today 11:30 a.m. est
Speaking in Detroit, Trumps hopes to use the city as an example of what he describes as President Obama’s failed policies, painting Hillary Clinton as a third term for Obama.
Capitalism v Socialism: Key debate at FreedomFest
Capitalism and socialism are competing systems built on competing values. Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and Yale economist John Roemer debated both at FreedomFest.
Brexit, Trump and superstates: When economics isn’t enough
The Brexit vote wasn't an expression of racism and stupidity. It was an expression of hope and nostalgia, and of disgust. The U.K won't collapse because of it.
The decline of America’s freedom: Going the way of the T-Rex
Why is modern America so weak? Even a Tyrannosaurus rex can turn with time and decline turn in a chicken.
Bernie Sanders’ socialism: Is it really?
If we tax John to give to Mary without providing goods and services directly to Mary, we aren’t dealing with socialism, but with redistribution. If we take John’s business, that’s socialism.
Five reasons to be an informed 2016 voter for President
Regardless of your preferences, regardless of your choices, make sure your voice is heard this November: Vote.
Democrats’ competing economics: Socialism v. Crony Capitalism
While the candidates have competing ideas, both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton will have presidencies that end in America's economic destruction
Democrats endorse $12 minimum wage. Is that a good idea?
The increase in the minimum wage would result in slightly higher prices overall, but much higher prices for small business and companies in the fast food industry.