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The Jobs Are Coming

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The August unemployment report supported both sides of the stimulus debate. Democrats said it showed more stimulus was needed, while Republicans said employers were holding back because of too much government—too many regulations and a soaring deficit … Continue reading →

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When Will Real Estate Recover?

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

The Mortgage Corner Ah, that is the $64,000 question we have been asking since 2008, when housing imploded. Where are conditions improving, if anywhere? The Fed announced it would continue to hold down interest rates, and loan modifications are helping … Continue reading →

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Beware of Extraordinary Times

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Yes, Beware of Extraordinary Times is a much used saying these days.  It also applies to the extraordinary polarization of ideas in the economics profession at present. This is an election year, of course, which has distorted … Continue reading →

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The Debt Fallacy

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The European debt crisis has re-triggered the debate over budget deficits, and even whether Europe’s problems could trigger a ‘double-dip’ return to recession in our own economy. The contention is that Europe will be burdened with debt for … Continue reading →

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The Case for Sustainable Economics

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Behavioral Economist Robert Shiller said in a recent New York Times Op-ed said, “We need to invent financial institutions that take into account the kinds of communities we want to build. And we need to base this innovation on an … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Harlan Green is Editor/publisher of PopularEconomics.com, and contents provider of 3 weekly columns. Continue reading →

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