economic growth

10 Cities Primed for a Real Estate Recovery

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - August 11, 2009

There’s still trouble ahead for many cities, but these areas are likely to avoid it. more >>

Why Obama Looks Like a One Termer

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - November 11, 2008

The weak economy could plague the new administration all the way until Election Day 2012. more >>

America's Phony Lost Decade

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 27, 2008

The past eight years have been a lot better than you may think. more >>

Don't Spread Wealth. Create Wealth

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 23, 2008

Strong economic growth solves a lot of problems. more >>

Obama: Why Reaganomics Didn't Work. Spread the Wealth

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 21, 2008

The 1980s tax cuts weren't really necessary, says the Democratic nominee. more >>

Big Trouble in Slowing China

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 21, 2008

Weaker economic growth could cause political instability. more >>

A V-Shaped Recovery. I Want to Believe

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 20, 2008

We might shift back into gear sooner than expected. more >>

Top 10 Cities for Jobs and Economic Growth

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 15, 2008

New report ranks the leading places for job creation and economic expansion in the United States. more >>

Obama: Higher Taxes Are Bad for Economic Growth

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - June 12, 2008

He may nix some of his own proposed increases if the economy is weak in 2009. more >>

Why Bernanke is No 'Obamacan'

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - June 5, 2008

The Fed chairman warns against protectionism and other policies that would reduce growth. more >>

The Strangest Recession in Economic History

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - May 29, 2008

This is the first economic "downturn" where the economy keeps going up. more >>

Service Sector Grows

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - May 5, 2008

Index improves after a three-month slide. more >>

Is the U.S. Slump Spreading? Part 1

By Kirk Shinkle - Money Matters - April 30, 2008

Yes. Remittances to Latin America are dropping. more >>

Is the U.S. Slump Spreading? Part 2

By Kirk Shinkle - Money Matters - April 30, 2008

No. Auto demand abroad is still high. more >>

The World Is Watching

By Kirk Shinkle - Money Matters - April 2, 2008

The IMF sees America's woes spreading. more >>

Are the Good Times Really Over—for Good?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 26, 2008

Some think so, but the economy isn't yet optimized for growth. more >>

The Death of the Long Boom?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - February 22, 2008

The housing crisis may launch a new economic experiment in big government. more >>

My Fantastic Four Favorite Books of the Year

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - December 27, 2007

With the economy slowing, these selections on the importance of growth are as timely as today's headlines. more >>

A Chat With Jack Kemp

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - December 21, 2007

A message of hope amid the gloom. more >>

The U.S. Economy: A 25-Year Boom—or Bust?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - December 5, 2007

In the end, both the data and common sense make the bullish case. more >>

Bernanke Puts a Low Speed Limit on Growth

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - November 20, 2007

The Fed's forecast predicts the economy can expand only moderately in the future. more >>

Bill McKibben: By Itself, Growth Isn't Enough

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - October 31, 2007

The author and environmentalist argues for economic changes that build community. more >>

Where Are the Pro-Growth Presidential Candidates?

Capital Commerce - March 6, 2007

While not discounting the importance of Ann Coulter's epithet and David Geffen's slams, someone might want to also ask the 2008 presidential candidates about their agendas to help grow the economy. Earlier today, the Labor Department reported that 2006 productivity growth was a so-so 1. more >>