economy

Barack Obama's $5.6 Billion Valentine's Day Tax

Peter Roff — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:26:00 EST

An Americans for Tax Reform report shows the federal tax burden on love.

Two Big Problems With President Obama's Budget

Antony Davies — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:04:00 EST

Time after time, "stimulus" deficit spending fails to create economic growth.

Occupy Wall Street Must Learn That We Are What We Buy

Louis René Beres — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:30:00 EST

The core problem behind inequality is an economy driven by hyper-consumption.

Markets Unfazed by Moody's Six European Downgrades

Danielle Kurtzleben — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:25:00 EST

Credit ratings agencies lag markets, but their opinions still matter

A Bright Red Flag Amid Optimism on Jobs and the Economy

Heidi Shierholz — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:56:00 EST

There is little opportunity for workers to pursue better jobs.

5 Reasons It's OK to Feel Good About the Economy

Philip Moeller — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:27:00 EST

Loud voices and extreme views get attention, but the story for most Americans is quieter and better.

The Silent Victims of the U.S.-China Currency War

James Rickards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:13:00 EST

Citizens everywhere should realize that competitive devaluations are not a path to prosperity—they are a path to ruin.

The Federal Budget Is a Myth

Lenwood Brooks — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

Despite all the political jockeying, the budget is essentially meaningless to the president, Congress.

Six Unusual Economic Indicators

Danielle Kurtzleben — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

Considering buying new underwear? It may be a sign that the economy is doing better.

Mortgage Settlement a Distraction, Not a Solution

John Vogel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:54:00 EST

The $26 billion settlement with banks to modify mortgages promises more than it can deliver.

We Need Tax Reform, Not More Energy Taxes

Joseph Mason — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:00 EST

Raising taxes on domestic energy will cost the United States jobs and actually add to the deficit.

Deficit Reduction Won't Create Jobs

Dean Baker — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:06:00 EST

The economy has one major problem right now and that is a serious lack of jobs.

The Myth of Economic Inequality

Danielle Kurtzleben — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:05:00 EST

The problem may not be that the rich are getting richer; it's that the poor can't climb the ladder.

How Mitt Romney Should Respond to the Improving Economy

Scott Galupo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST

Even if the economy continues to improve, Mitt Romney still can present a better plan than Barack Obama's.

Could Strong Chinese Currency Boost U.S. Economy?

Danielle Kurtzleben — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

If China's currency gains ground, it could help other big exporters.

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich Don’t Get the Social Safety Net

Chad Stone — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:00 EST

Converting safety net programs to block grants would be a huge step backwards.

The Long Term Unemployed Aren't Lazy, There Just Aren't Any Jobs

Heidi Shierholz — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST

Congress should renew the current program of extended unemployment benefits.

6 Things That Could Derail the Economic Rally

Rick Newman — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST

Europe, housing, and Congress still represent big risks to the economy.

Freedom Is Key to Creating Jobs, Not Stimulus Spending

Matthew Mitchell — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST

The government can create jobs and economic growth by understanding the conditions that allow such to happen.

FCC Should Allow Verizon, AT&T a Fair Bid for Wireless Spectrum

Peter Passell — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:07:00 EST

When it comes to the development of high speed wireless Internet, big is not necessarily bad.

The GOP's Gloomy-Gus Problem

Rick Newman — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST

Republicans have an awkward mission: convincing voters that the economy's not really improving.

Obama's Mortgage Plan About Politics, Not Economics

Anthony Sanders — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:00 EST

Obama's housing plan is a political trick that carries little economic impact.

Underwater Mortgages Causing Downward Economic Spiral

Peter Tatian — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:00 EST

Restoring the housing market is key to the economic recovery.

Taxpayers Shouldn't Have to Pay for Underwater Mortgages

Mark Calabria — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:00 EST

Rewriting mortgages punishes lenders while doing little for the economy.

Cold Snap Could Put European Economies in the Deep Freeze

Danielle Kurtzleben — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST

Power outages, isolated towns may hurt the continent's fragile economic prospects.