economic

Democrats regained the congressional House. Now they should immediately confront the federal minimum wage rate issue. I’m among those that advocate a minimum wage rate gradually increased to higher purchasing power and thereafter monitored and (when necessary to retain its targeted purchasing...

:cool: :cool: :cool: In this excerpt from our recent "Turning Global Gains into Local Successes in the Digital Economy" event, RCP's Carl Cannon and Congressman Steve Chabot discuss Chabot's efforts to reform the Small Business Administration since taking over as Chairman of the House Small...

According to the official numbers, the economy is growing moderately well, compared with the weak growth during the Obama administration. The gross domestic product expanded at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the third quarter in 2017. That followed the second quarter’s 3.1 percent. So far...

Initial jobless claims increased by 38,000 to a seasonally adjusted 368,000 in the week ended Jan. 26. GDP reports stagnation and contraction for 4th Q 2012. Obamacare, tax increases, indecision, lack of leadership. It's not working. Blame Bush or Republicans or whomever you'd...

An interesting take on things: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-14/the-economic-case-for-same-sex-marriage.html

Gold hit 1800 a troy ounce not too long ago as investors continue to look for refuge from the economic worries in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere. It is at a nominal high, but still a few hundred/troy ounce below its all-time real high.

What are everyone's thoughts on President Obama's almost made-over economic team? Jack Law, from Clinton's administration, was made head of the Office of Management and Budget last year, Larry Summers left, and now Gene Sperling, another ex-Clinton man, takes Summers' spot. The move has some...

Who thinks the USA is headed for a major economic meltdown? Do you think we are too big too fail? If the USA collapses, it will probably bring down the world with it. Isn't that enough motivation for the other nations to work to prevent a collapse? Do you think the national leaders know...

Just ran across this piece on the Wall Street Journal by U.K. Conservative party leader David Cameron. In the piece, he shares his ideas on how nations should react and rebound to the economic crisis. link...

So Obama now has two separate plans for fixing our economy. An $819 billion dollar stimulus package and Geithner is working on a new plan (new details to be released later, cost unknown as of yet). Where in the world is this money coming from? After the first stimulus and after learning...

That's pretty much what every american wants. Some budget and balance Some shoot the dice Some scrimp and save Some invest Some just get by. All this is ok until America gets in financial trouble and realizes that some sacrifices have to be made. Some die hard patriots are...

It is well known that America is passing through its one of the biggest economic crisis these days. Banks do not have money. Other financial institutions are also crashing. In this time of crisis, Barack Obama is elected as president of America. In his speeches Mr. Obama has shown his...