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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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