Saturday, May 17, 2008

economic growth

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Service Sector Grows

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

Is the U.S. Slump Spreading? Part 1

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

Is the U.S. Slump Spreading? Part 2

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

The World Is Watching

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

Are the Good Times Really Over—for Good?

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

The Death of the Long Boom?

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

My Fantastic Four Favorite Books of the Year

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

A Chat With Jack Kemp

A message of hope amid the gloom. more >>

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

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

Bernanke Puts a Low Speed Limit on Growth

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

Bill McKibben: By Itself, Growth Isn't Enough

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

Where Are the Pro-Growth Presidential Candidates?

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 >>

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