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Commentaries tagged with united states of america

July 21, 2019	Remembering Apollo 11I remember clearly the night of the landing, the grainy images on a small black and white TV, and the suited newscaster.
July 7, 2019	Independence Day ReflectionsPersonal liberty in the US has broadly expanded in both breadth and depth.
June 9, 2019	Recession Looking More LikelyBeyond employment and wages, other data indicate trouble ahead.
May 26, 2019	Honoring Our War Dead Demands Honoring the ConstitutionThe experiences of military service draw out the best and worst in soldiers.
May 12, 2019	Taking Seriously a Socialist CritiqueWhat part of criticism of our market economy is right, and what should we do about it?
December 16, 2018	Slowing Growth and Greater Risk in 2019We look to data indicators to anticipate changes in the new year.
November 11, 2018	Some Real Lessons of Veteran’s DayI think myself lucky to have been a soldier of this nation.
September 2, 2018	The NAFTA Deal Is Pure BaloneyNAFTA effects were mitigated by changes in productivity.
October 1, 2017	Tax Reform a Bipartisan IssueBoth corporate tax rates and income tax rates should be revised and standardized.
May 28, 2017	Public Corruption through the Prism of Memorial DaySome serve their country nobly, and some do not.
June 12, 2016	A Bad Jobs Report and the Limits of Economic PolicyPredicting a downturn is not the same thing as preventing one.
May 8, 2016	The Great Hoosier Jobs Lie of 2016Productivity has lead to a growing manufacturing industry, but fewer, better-educated workers.
April 17, 2016	Free Tuition a Gift to Rich FamiliesMost students already receive some sort of tuition discount.
March 20, 2016	Mysteries of Economic PopulismDiscerning actual policy recommendations from Mr. Sanders and Mr. Trump is not a trivial task.
August 16, 2015	What Drives the Fed Rate Hike Decision?What is the nature of their agreement and disagreements and how does it play into the public debate over economic policy?
July 12, 2015	Hazards to Our Recovery: China, Greece and TimeWith 84 months of (often sluggish) expansion, roadblocks lie ahead.
January 4, 2015	Oil Prices in 2015Petroleum prices are part of the costs of almost all goods and services.
November 30, 2014	Worries During the Forecasting SeasonAt this rate, our standard of living will double in 80 years.
November 2, 2014	Some Big Ideas for the ElectionThough a large swing is predicted to favor the GOP, it is clearly out of frustration with the current administration.
September 28, 2014	Deflation WorriesA deflationary world is one where consumers and business have too little money to chase too many goods.

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