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Why Our Record Inequality?

Financial FAQs “Why are we the only developed country without universal health care, tuition free public college, mandated paid vacations and paid child leave, among other benefits, all major indicators of social well-being? We should not need a Michael Moore … Continue reading

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Where’s the Inflation?

Financial FAQs “Economic activity is expanding at a solid pace despite elevated uncertainty that owes, in part, to the conflict in the Middle East…Inflation remains elevated relative to the Committee’s 2 percent goal, in part reflecting supply shocks that have … Continue reading

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Defeating The Bully Mentality

Popular Economics Weekly “But nobody expects to see a lot of prominent Republicans declaring that rejecting Medicaid expansion is wrong, that caring for Americans in need is more important than scoring political points against the Obama administration. As I said, … Continue reading

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No More Jobs?

Popular Economics Weekly “Consumer confidence inched up in June as falling oil prices in recent weeks provided some relief to consumer inflation fears,” said Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board. “Consumer appraisals of current business conditions were slightly more … Continue reading

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Is It Lasting Growth?

Financial FAQs “Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the second estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Real GDP was revised … Continue reading

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Time To Pay the Piper

Popular Economics Weekly “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. [State of the Union Address January 11 1962]” President John F Kennedy Wikipedia Two of our largest domestic economies are heeding President Kennedy’s words, “when the sun … Continue reading

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Biden vs. Trump

Popular Economics Weekly “The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4 percent in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices advanced 0.7 percent in March and 0.6 percent in February. The April … Continue reading

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A Better World is Possible

Popular Economics Weekly “Today we won because the Hungarian people didn’t ask what their country could do for them, but what they could do for their country,“Prime Minister Peter Magyar NPR I never thought I would see the most famous … Continue reading

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Poor Economic Growth Ahead?

Popular Economics Weekly First-Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Decreased “On April 7, the GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026 is 1.3 percent, down from 1.6 percent on April 2.” AtlantaFed More warnings of slow … Continue reading

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What, Another Great Recession?

Financial FAQs “The conflict with Iran has already put fresh stress on the U.S. economy, as businesses are reporting rising prices, fewer orders and a decline in employment. A survey of service-oriented companies — the sector that employs most Americans … Continue reading

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