Obamacare remains a politically-unpopular law, both with politicians as well as the public. What have been the benefits, costs and political consequences?
With U.S. Economic Growth Surging, What’s in Store for 2015?
After years of tepid economic activity, the U.S. economy has posted its two strongest consecutive quarters of growth since 2003. What’s in store for 2015?
The Arguments for and Against a Balanced Budget Amendment
With Republicans assuming control of the Senate in 2015, the chances of a balanced budget amendment passing will rise. Is it the right thing for the U.S.?
The Relationship Between Interest Rates, Inflation, and the Economy
With the U.S. economy beginning to pick up steam, interest rates are likely to rise in 2015. How do inflation, interest rates and the economy interrelate?
The Silent Economic Driver: The Labor Force Participation Rate
The U.S. labor force participation rate has been in decline since the late 1990s. How has it impacted the overall economy, and can the problem be reversed?
The U.S. Economic Confidence Index: Do the Polls Matter?
Although the U.S. is in its sixth year of expansion, public opinion polls on the economy are mixed. What does Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index measure?
Have Federal Reserve Policies Helped or Hurt the Economy?
The Federal Reserve employed a historic array of stimulus efforts in order to pull the economy out of the recession. Did the costs outweigh the benefits?
Why GDP Growth Doesn’t Always Spur Higher Stock Prices
The stock market has been on a historic run over the past four years, but despite recent good news with respect to GDP, has fallen back lately. Why?
Three Reasons Why the U.S. Economy Continues to Sputter
While the stock market booms, the economy continues to falter; unable to achieve even average growth. Why is the economy still struggling?
Is the U.S. Economy Heading Toward Another Recession?
For the past five years, the U.S. has posted sub-normal growth. In the first quarter, that growth turned negative. Is the economy entering a recession?