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Why Are We Hearing About a Labor Shortage?Government benefits are not to blame.

Polarization of Jobs and PlacesUnfortunately, short-term spending policies aren't likely have much long-term effect on the decline of middle-wage jobs.

The Post-COVID World Favors High Quality-of-Place CommunitiesBetween 23 million and 35 million households will find themselves newly unencumbered by the need to live within an easy daily commute to work.

Economic Development Should Be About Value, Not CostIn the late 1970s–80s, you were taught that low tax rates and capital investment were the key to growth and prosperity, but that theory has not panned out as anticipated.

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May 2, 2021	Why Are We Hearing About a Labor Shortage?Government benefits are not to blame.
March 15, 2020	Federal Stimulus, Local Leadership Are KeyThe farther away government gets from us, the less useful it becomes in matters that directly affect our lives.
September 29, 2019	Indiana Has a Hospital Monopoly ProblemThe most profitable industry in our state pays no property tax, no income tax, but overcharges schools, city and county governments for healthcare.
July 1, 2018	Public Sector Union Hurting Municipal GovernmentsUnions flourished when workers were interchangeable.
July 16, 2017	Thoughts on the Universal Basic IncomeThis program would put more money in our paychecks but also would eliminate the social safety net.
February 21, 2016	Some Surprising Lessons from CarrierIt would be wiser to invest in making people more productive.
June 22, 2014	Accountants to the RescueGovernments must report the level and type of future payment obligations on pensions.
March 30, 2014	Where Is the Fraud in Benefit Programs?Most government assistance programs, including SNAP and disability assistance, experience abuse of 1.5 percent or less.
October 28, 2012	More Clarity on Gender and PayIt should not be surprising that the majority of wage differences between men and women can be explained by schooling, occupational choice, and experience.
May 14, 2012	A European and American RecessionAs disparate facts, the conditions in Europe and the U.S. are disconcerting.

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