Tag Archives: GDP growth

Where are the Jobs?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly We know that economic growth has slowed in the first quarter—falling from 3.1 percent growth to 1.8 percent in the second estimate of Q1 GDP growth. But even with slower growth, all sectors are still hiring. And … Continue reading →

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The Japanese Lessons

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The Japanese twin disasters—an earthquake plus Tsunami—have highlighted both why Japan’s economy has basically sputtered since its real estate and stock bubbles burst in 1989-91, and why ours is taking so long to recover—we were not prepared … Continue reading →

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More Jobs in 2011!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The jobs market is in full recovery mode this spring. March seems to be the month when shoppers begin to shop in earnest and employers are hiring again. Both the service and manufacturing sectors of the economy … Continue reading →

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Which Deficit is Most Important?

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly All the talk of budget deficits really focuses on the wrong deficit. It is the output deficit of goods and services lost because of the Great Recession that is most important, not the state and federal budget … Continue reading →

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When Will Hiring Improve?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs All eyes are focused on the jobs market as September’s unemployment report showed progress in private hiring, but a loss of 50,000 education jobs, as states and local governments sliced more than 159,000 jobs off their payrolls. When … Continue reading →

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What is the ‘New Normal’—Part II?

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is sounding more optimistic these days. What is behind his optimism that seems to counteract the “New Normal” predictions of bond traders such as PIMCO and other fiscal conservatives who fear massive debts … Continue reading →

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Why Does The Fed Hesitate?

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke just gave his semi-annual report to Congress, and it looks like Bernanke and his Federal Reserve Governors continue to be cautious in advocating more stimulus.  He said that the Fed had more ways … Continue reading →

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