Economy and Business
Good-for-Nothing Commission
We have seen the future and it is grim. That glimpse of the road ahead arrived in the form of a preview of the Bowles-Simpson Commission’s report on the kinds of things government has to do (and not do) if we want to avoid economic doom.
Congress, Don’t Scrooge the Jobless
With the mid-term elections wrapped up, it’s time for another vote–one that will affect millions of Americans, our economy, and our country.
Bring Back American Manufacturing
The other day, I noticed that my new New Balance running shoes were made in the United States. I was thrilled.
Recession? What Recession?
You may not be familiar with the National Bureau of Economic Research. Who is? Regardless, it’s the official determiner of when we are in a recession and when we are not. Right now, we are not. The Bureau just announced the Great Recession ended clear back in June, 2009. Who knew? I thought unemployment was still around 9.5 percent.
Free Trade: A Corporate Scam
Free trade isn’t the only thing ruining America, but it’s a biggie.
Outsourcing Television
The unemployment rate remains near double digits, and many Americans have simply stopped looking for work. Yet somehow an NBC sitcom about U.S. jobs going overseas is becoming a hit.
Surprise! The People Speak
Michael Duke is the Big Wally of WalMart. As CEO of the low-wage behemoth, he siphons some $19 million a year in personal pay from the global retailer.
Mapping Global Wealth
Despite our global economic hard times, the world has more than enough wealth to ensure every adult on the planet a significant nest egg.
I’m a Genetic Lottery Winner–Tax Me!
I am one of those lucky Americans who won the genetic lottery. That is, I was born rich. And believe it or not, my family’s business success happened because of–not in spite of–our country’s progressive tax system.
Tax the Rich
Taxes, like death, may be certain. Unlike death they can be finagled.
