Commentary
How to Regain Control of the U.S. Oil Market
As economist, theorist, and philosopher Rudolph Hiferding once said, “The expansion of the market creates a need for enhanced and more regular supply, and this in turn impels commercial capital to acquire control of production as well.”
The Pros and Cons of Adapting a Universal Currency
Given the intricacies of utilizing different currencies, why can’t the world just adopt a universal currency to make things simple? That is one of the thoughts many people might have stumbled upon, once in a while.
Traveling Tips for Smokers
If you’re among the one in five Americans who still smokes or otherwise consumes nicotine, then traveling can be a rough and stressful experience in many situations.
How Low will Gasoline Prices Go?
The gasoline prices across the nation have been dropping for some time now. The real question is how low can these gasoline prices actually drop.
How Can Colleges Better Manage Grants And Scholarships?
Community investment in higher education has never been more important. Our ability to compete as a nation is dependent on the abilities of our most highly educated students.
Are State Governments Doing A Good Job of Keeping the Minimum Wage Successful?
Tweet There is a standard federal minimum wage required across the nation; however, each state individually may adopt their own rate, as long as it does not fall below that
Rising Unemployment Demonstrates Shallowness of America’s Recovery
Tweet Weak economy continues to plod along. The United States is supposed to be in the midst of an economic recovery, admittedly a very tepid one. However, for June 2011
Republican Landslide: Now What?
Tweet The Republican Party is being swept back into power in the U.S. House of Representatives and has chipped away at Democrat dominance in the U.S. Senate. President Obama, who
Jobless Recovery & Other Illusions
Tweet Economic funk continues The economic numbers continue to pour in with very few people believing that they offer a promise of a sustained recovery. That’s bad news for America,
Misleading GM Ad Spurs Controversy
Tweet General Motors is making a big deal about its recent repayment of loans to the American and Canadian governments, claiming that the money the automaker borrowed in 2009 has
The ObamaCare Express Cools…For Now
Tweet The pitched battle over health care has ended due to Congress working over the weekend to vote for the passage of what on the surface appears to be a
ACORN Scandal Reflects Poorly On Community Organizers
Tweet ACORN or the Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now has been receiving some unwanted media attention lately. It seems that a pair of undercover journalists visited an ACORN
Is The Obama Administration Fighting Against Americans?
Tweet Supporters of the president seem to be defensive over dissent. Dissent is the American way of life. For more than two centuries, Americans have spoken out about what they
Is Making A Profit Evil?
Tweet Businesses are under attack and it isn’t just the competition giving them a work over. The federal government, political activists and every day people are objecting to businesses making
Financing the Recovery: the State of Europe’s Financial Sector
The relationship between finance and growth is complex and not necessarily stable over time. Although there is no doubt that financial markets are crucial for the functioning of the economy, their exact contribution to growth is somewhat uncertain and varies over the cycle.