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Don’t Blame Our Democracy…

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Please don’t blame our Democracy, old as it is—in fact, the oldest in the modern world—for the slowness of this recovery. Winston Churchill on hearing his Labor Party had been defeated in 1947, said in the House … Continue reading →

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The Recession is (Really) Over

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The Great Recession is officially over. We really can breathe a sigh of relief—even though job formation is just now picking up, while major segments are still stagnating; such as real estate, and motor vehicle production. But … Continue reading →

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Housing Affordability Still at Highs

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Popular Economics Weekly

The Mortgage Corner Bolstered by favorable interest rates and low house prices, housing affordability remained near its highest level nationwide for the sixth consecutive month since the series was first compiled nearly two decades ago, according to the National Association … Continue reading →

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