Jobs November 3, 2015 Poverty, disparity grow along with prosperity in Silicon Valley's boom Silicon Valley is entering a fifth year of unfettered growth. But the river of money flowing through it has also driven housing costs to double while wages for less-skilled workers are stagnant. The widening income gap is sparking debate, anger and sporadic protests.
Growth October 16, 2015 Why is Washington re-inflating the financial bubble? Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble.
Growth September 30, 2015 What say you? Questions (and answers) that should be heard at the next debate What would your administration do to reduce poverty and increase economic mobility?
Jobs August 12, 2015 Economist: Why I expect US job growth to slow in 2015 Friday the Labor Department is expected to report the economy added 245,000 jobs in December. That’s down from 321,000 in November, and a slower economic growth will likely drag on jobs creation through much of 2015.
Growth August 10, 2015 US economy: Why I'm optimistic about growth in 2015 Could 2015 be the breakout year for the economy?
Jobs July 31, 2015 Obama’s big government policies don’t create enough decent jobs President Obama has failed recovery effort has simply not delivered enough good paying, full time jobs.
Growth May 29, 2015 What Friday's GDP news means (hint: it's not good) Friday, the Commerce Department reported that first quarter GDP was down 0.7 percent.
Growth May 7, 2015 Mr. Obama, where are our 5 million missing jobs? The commerce department reported Wednesday that the economy contracted by nearly 3 percent from January through March. This dismal shrinkage in output has many Americans worrying about a dreaded double dip recession.
Growth May 7, 2015 10 years after Reagan’s death: How does Obama's record compare to Reagan's? I recently received several emails from liberals upset with comparisons I made between the economic records of President Obama and President Reagan, who died 10 years ago today on June 5.
Growth May 7, 2015 US economy: Expect all talk, no action from Fed Chair Yellen's testimony this week Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will testify before Congress Tuesday and Wednesday about the economy and future Fed policy. We won’t learn much about either, because the Fed refuses to recognize the facts on the ground.
Growth May 7, 2015 Why jobs are scarce, wages low and CD rates depressed Americans keep hoping for a robust recovery—one that delivers better paying jobs and decent returns on retirement savings.
