The Fed has pledged moderate inflation in the long run, but it is unclear whether it can deliver on that promise.
Global Issues
Uncertainties about financial risks, safety, and liability prevent the U.S. from fully embracing nuclear power.
Austerity is not a true choice as it is often portrayed in public debates. It's a fight about who is paying for past debt-fueled spending (creditor, debtor...
As we are celebrating Independence Day, it is fair to ask how independent we are today. When we grill our barbecues today, let's keep in mind those that our...
The US is the only country in the Western Industrialized World that taxes its citizens when living abroad. This requirement burdens them with tax complexity...
Financial globalism has become a controlling factor in U.S. economic and financial prospects and policy.
The Occupy movement has the wrong target. The problem in the in the industrialized world, be it the U.S., Spain, France, or Greece, is not the super-rich....
Innovative solutions to the current crisis in Europe are needed. The article proposes some ideas involving labor markets, capital markets, and smart tax...
New technology for diagnosing diseases could give patients more control over their own medical decisions.
Gold represents a new product with growing potential as the ultimate store of value for wealth preservation.
High gas prices have shifted public opinion on energy issues, says The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll.
Germany overcame an economic crisis by devising innovative supply-side policies. The U.S. should take note.
The relatively low cost of conventional energy is discouraging Americans from seeking out sustainable alternatives.
The Fed’s strategy of maintaining the asset/debt bubble keeps the economy floating barely enough to avoid the hard landing below.
More companies are working with suppliers to establish humane working conditions, but who steps in when problems arise?
